Dallas Zoo

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A large zoological park featuring expansive habitats, immersive African wildlife experiences, and a diverse collection of animals from around the world in a spacious, easy-to-explore setting.

Setting
Primarily Outdoor
Open
Year-Round
Known Species
244 species

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Why Visit

Dallas Zoo combines broad naturalistic habitats with themed exhibit areas that showcase wildlife from a variety of continents, creating a full-day experience centered on exploration and animal observation. The zoo is especially known for its expansive Giants of the Savanna habitat, where elephants, giraffes, zebras, and other African species share a large mixed-species landscape that reflects the openness of the African plains. Throughout the grounds, immersive exhibits and conservation-focused interpretation encourage visitors to understand the relationships between wildlife, habitats, and the challenges they face in the wild.

Visitors can encounter gorillas, chimpanzees, lions, tigers, elephants, giraffes, reptiles, birds, and many other species across a combination of outdoor habitats and indoor exhibit spaces. Walking trails connect regional areas that offer varied perspectives on wildlife while maintaining a relaxed pace through shaded landscapes. The combination of large-scale African exhibits, diverse animal collection, and thoughtfully designed habitats makes Dallas Zoo particularly appealing to travelers seeking one of Texas' most comprehensive wildlife destinations.

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650 S R.L. Thornton Fwy · Dallas, TX 75203

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