Dallas Fort Worth Zoos, Aquariums, Wildlife and Petting Zoos
The Dallas Zoo, The Fort Worth Zoo, Dallas Aquariums, Wildlife and Petting Zoos in the Dallas - Fort Worth TX area are listed in our online directory below for zoos. See the animals in their natural habitat, experience wildlife up close or take a train ride tour.
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Phone: 940-686-4600
Address: 11670 Massey Road, Pilot Point, TX
Google Map: click hereHours: Open to the public Saturdays March-November
Cost: $12/Adults; $10/Children (ages 3-12) & Seniors; Children 2 & under - Free;
At Sharkarosa Wildlife Ranch our mission is to provide the North Texas community with the opportunity to experience exotic wildlife in a unique and personal setting.
Through our tours and various programs, we offer children and adults alike the chance to learn and interact with some of the Earth’s most exotic creatures!
Other than our "open to the public" Safari Days, Sharkarosa is open 7 days a week for private, guided tours by reservation only.
Great for Field Trips, home school groups, Boy Scouts or Girl Scouts, Youth Organizations & more!
Phone: 940-727-9097
Address: 1000 W. California St., Gainesville, TX
Google Map: click hereHours: 9 am - 5 pm daily
Cost: $4/Children ages 1-12yrs; $5/Senior Citizen & Military; $6/Ages 13 yrs +
"Bringing Families Closer to Nature"
Come visit the most exciting new exhibit to the Zoo, the African Savannah. The F/rank Buck Zoo is now the home to over 130 animals from 4 continents of the world! We are dedicated to delivering an educational, quality, family-oriented recreation and cultural facility that is a safe, enjoyable and exciting place for all to be entertained.
Phone: 254-897-2960
Address: 2155 CR 2008, Glen Rose, TX
Google Map: click hereHours: See website - hours vary per season
Ages: All Ages
Cost: See website - prices vary by day
Fossil Rim Wildlife Center is one of the most progressive conservation and education centers in the United States. Drive-thru Safari Park, petting zoo & more.
Address: 312 W. Vilbig St., Irving, TX, 75060
Google Map: click hereLocation: Fritz Park
Hours: Only open in June and July; Tues - Sat @ 10am - 6pm; Sun @ 2 - 6pm
Ages: All Ages
Cost: Free
The petting farm provides a peaceful setting
where visitors can enjoy the animals in a clean, well-shaded environment. A
variety of animals, such as cows, horses, goats, sheep, chickens, deer, turkeys,
rabbits, and even peacocks, reside at the farm. Visitors will observe eggs
hatching in the incubator and chicks in various stages of development. Come
watch the ducks and geese play as they swim and dive in their pond. The petting
farm isn't just fun - it's educational as well!
Phone: 972-442-6888
Address: 3430 Skyview Dr – Wylie, TX 75098
Google Map: click hereHours: Saturday & Sundays @ 11am - 6pm
Ages: All Ages
Cost: $10/Adults; $7/Kids ages 4-12; under 4 - Free
Wildlife Rescue & Education Center - In-Sync Exotics is dedicated to the rescue of neglected, abused and unwanted exotic felines.
Join us on the weekends for a self-guided tour of our facility. We also accept Group Tours & Night Tours.
Phone: 940-433-5091
Address: Boyd, TX
IEAS educates the public through school programs, tour lectures,support for conservation programs, and public appearances. The purpose and goals of IEAS are to provide a permanent sanctuary for
exotic animals that have been abused, abandoned, neglected, confiscated,
or previously owned by people unwilling or unable to provide for these
magnificent beings
Phone: 469-444-3050
Address: 3000 Grapevine Mills Pkwy, Grapevine TX
Google Map: click hereLocation: Inside Grapevine Mills mall
Hours: M-F @10am - 7:30pm; Sat @ 10am - 7:30pm; Sun @ 11am - 5pm
Ages: All Ages
Cost: $19/Adults; $15/Children ages 3 to 12
If you are fascinated by sharks or stingrays, then put the new SEA LIFE Grapevine aquarium on your must-do list in Grapevine. More than 30 spectacular displays of sea animals are on display for visitors to enjoy in this two-story 45,000-square foot aquarium.
Phone: 469-554-7340
Address: 1462 First Avenue, Dallas, TX
Google Map: click hereLocation: Fair Park, Dallas
Hours: 9am - 4:30pm 7 days/week; Closed on Thanksgiving & Christmas
Ages: All Ages
Cost: $8/Adults; $6/Children (3-11) & seniors (65+); Ages 2 & under – Free!
From stingrays and jellyfish to white alligators and snapping turtles,
come for an exciting multi-sensory experience – come for oceans of adventure!
The Children’s Aquarium has been designed with kids in mind. With eye-level,
interactive zones and exhibits, everyone can enjoy and learn something new about
our aquatic friends from around the world.
The Dallas World Aquarium
Phone: 214-720-2224
Address: 1801 N. Griffin Street, Dallas, TX
Hours: 10am - 5pm daily; Closed Thanksgiving & Christmas
Cost: $20.95/Adults; $12.95/Children 3-12 years; $16.95/Seniors 60 & older; Children 2 & under - Free
Phone: 214-670-6826
Address: 650 S. R.L. Thornton Freeway, Dallas, TX
Google Map: click hereHours: 9am - 5pm Daily
Ages: All Ages
Cost: $15/adults; $12/Kids (ages 3-11 yrs) & Seniors; 2 & under are Free
The Dallas Zoo, the Largest Zoological Experience in Texas, is widely recognized for our outstanding Lacerte Family Children’s Zoo, Wilds of Africa exhibit, and award-winning Jake L. Hamon Gorilla Conservation Research Center!
Phone: 817-759-7555
Address: 1989 Colonial Parkway, Fort Worth
Google Map: click hereHours: Oct - Feb @ 10am - 4pm Daily; Feb - Sept @ 10am - 5pm M- F; 10am - 6pm Sat & Sun
Ages: All Ages
Cost: $12/Adults; $9/Children 3-12 yrs & Seniors; Free - 2 & Under
The Fort Worth Zoo has been named one of the most popular attractions in the Dallas/Fort Worth area.
12 permanent exhibit areas — Penguins, World of Primates, Asian Falls, Raptor Canyon, Cheetahs, Flamingo Bay, Meerkat Mounds, Australian Outback, African Savannah, Parrot Paradise, Texas Wild! and the Museum of Living Art (MOLA).
