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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Frank Buck Zoo

Phone: 940-727-9097
Address: 1000 W. California St., Gainesville, TX
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Hours: 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.

Fossil Rim Wildlife Center

Phone: 254-897-2960
Address: 2155 CR 2008, Glen Rose, TX
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Hours: 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.

Fritz Park Petting Farm

Address: 312 W. Vilbig St., Irving, TX, 75060
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Location: 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!

In-Sync Exotics

Phone: 972-442-6888
Address: 3430 Skyview Dr – Wylie, TX 75098
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Hours: 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.

International Exotic Animal Sanctuary

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

SEA LIFE Grapevine

Phone: 469-444-3050
Address: 3000 Grapevine Mills Pkwy, Grapevine TX
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Location: 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.

The Children's Aquarium @ Fair Park

Phone: 469-554-7340
Address: 1462 First Avenue, Dallas, TX
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Location: 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

The Dallas Zoo

Phone: 214-670-6826
Address: 650 S. R.L. Thornton Freeway, Dallas, TX
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Hours: 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!

The Fort Worth Zoo

Phone: 817-759-7555
Address: 1989 Colonial Parkway, Fort Worth
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Hours: 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).