Inspiring passion for Nature and Conserving Wildlife

General Info

Founded in 1888, the Dallas Zoo was the first Zoo in the southwest. The Zoo's Giants of the Savanna Exhibit is the only multi-species zoo exhibit in the United States to mix elephants and other species in the same habitat. The zoos also has an exhibit with three different species of flamingos Caribbean, Chilean, and lesser flamingos. In addition, the Zoo had three successful hatchings of flamingo chicks in one year.Twenty percent of the okapi in the United States and Japan were born or bred at the Dallas Zoo. Zoo Membership packages are available.

Extra Phones

Education Programs: 469-554-7300

Membership: 469-554-7400

Hours

Regular Hours

Mon - Sun:	9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Categories

Zoos, Animals-Circus, Zoo & Preserve

Services/Products

Exhibits: Giants of the Jurassic, Giants of the Savanna, Wild of Africa, Children's Zoo, Backstage Safari Guided Tour, Educational, Volunteer and Conservation Programs

Payment Options

Location

The Zoo is located three miles south of downtown Dallas, on I-35E at the Marsalis exit.

Neighborhoods

Cedar Crest, South Central Dallas, Botello, Southwest Dallas

Amenities

Zoofari Market Gift Shop, Zoofari Food Court, Carousel, Picnic Area, Stroller and Wheelchair Rentals, Facilities Rental for Special Events

AKA

Zoo City of Dallas

Other Links

http://www.dallaszoo.com

Education