Category Archives: Zoo News

The 5K race starts at the Zoo entrance at 8:15 a.m. and the route travels along roads around the Zoo perimeter and concludes at Cat Green in ZooNorth. The family fun run begins at 8:00 a.m. and the course remains inside the Zoo.

Costumed children become our creatures of the night when they attend Halloween Nights at the Dallas Zoo. The gates at 5 p.m. Admission is $10 per person ages 3 and older, which includes six coupons to use at the candy stations.

The Dallas Zoo hosts its third Zoo Tunes Concert, produced in partnership with Kessler Entertainment Group, on Saturday, October 6. Guests can enjoy live music, animal exhibits, food trucks, and much more.

The Dallas Zoo hosts Science Day, presented by Raytheon, on Saturday, September 29 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Teachers and homeschool parents can participate in educational workshops and earn Continuing Professional Education (CPE) hours.

Patricia McGill, Ph.D. has been appointed vice president of conservation & education for Dallas Zoo Management (DZM). A seasoned biologist, McGill brings more than three decades of zoological experience to this newly created position.

The Dallas Zoo hosts its second Zoo Tunes Concert, produced in partnership with Kessler Entertainment Group, on Friday, September 14. Guests can enjoy live music, animal exhibits, food trucks, and much more.

The Dallas Zoo announces its new Zoo Tunes Concert Series, produced in partnership with Kessler Entertainment Group. The first show on Saturday, August 11, features The King Bucks, hitting the stage at 8 p.m.

Nancy Saustad has been appointed vice president of development for the Dallas Zoological Society (DZS). She will serve as the administrative officer for the development department of DZS…

Each Friday through July 27 the Dallas Zoo’s Animal Outreach Team will pay a visit to Great Wolf Lodge, giving resort guests the opportunity to “meet” some of the zoo’s furry, feathered and scaly friends.

The Dallas Zoo welcomes Hyatt Regency Dallas associates for a workday in support of Hyatt Thrive, Hyatt’s global responsibility platform.