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With our busy spring season upon us, follow these expert tips to find parking, beat the crowds, and make the most of your Zoo visit.

Safari Nights at the Dallas Zoo

Spend your summer Saturday nights Groovin’ on The Grove!

Zoo admission lets you see your favorite animals during the day AND stay for Safari Nights.

Take a trek of epic proportions at Destination: Dinosaurs Presented by Reliant. 

Enjoy special evening Keeper Chats and animal encounters.

Dance the night away to a new cover band every Saturday.

THE LINEUP

Concerts start at 7 p.m. on the grove

May 4

Hard Night’s Day

The Beatles tribute

May 11

The Elton Johns

Elton John tribute

May 18

The Selena Experience

Selena tribute

May 25

Heroes & Wreckers

country & pop hits

June 1

Shania Twang

Shania Twain tribute

June 8

Reputation

Taylor Swift tribute

June 15

Escape

Journey tribute

June 22

Like Combs

Luke Combs tribute

June 29

Mr. Inez

classic rock hits from ‘60s to ‘80s

July 6

Hazard County

country hits

While some animals will stay out past their bedtimes, most will be inside by the time the music starts. The Wilds of Africa area will close to guests at 8 p.m.

this means YOU are the party animals!

purchase

Food truck fare | Snacks | Sweet treats
Soft drinks | Craft beer | Wine

You can bring

Blankets | Lawn chairs | Coolers | Drinks | Snacks

No alcohol, glass bottles, or disposable straws

upgrades

Add these to your online ticket purchase

+$5 Adirondack chair rental

+$200 Private cabana / Members $180

Cabana Includes

Six Adirondack chairs, an oscillating fan, small table, and ice bin with waters

Optional: Add 18 wings with your choice of up to three flavors

Schedule

5 p.m.

Wild Encounters Stage Presented by Kimberly-Clark Corporation

5:30 p.m.

Maned Wolf Keeper Chat

5:45 p.m.

Tortoise Keeper Chat

6 p.m.

Elephant Keeper Chat

6:30 p.m.

Predator Keeper Chat
Animal Encounter at The Grove Stage

7 p.m.

Live Music on The Grove Stage

Open Until

7 p.m.

Lacerte Family Children’s Zoo
Gift Shop

7:30 p.m.

Destination: Dinosaurs Presented by Reliant

8 p.m.

Giraffe Feeding
Gorilla Trail
Kilimanjaro Kones
Safari Marketplace
Herpetarium
Mini Train
Prime Meridian Café

9 p.m.

Carousel
Zoo Closes

Schedule

5 p.m.

Wild Encounters Stage Presented by Kimberly-Clark Corporation

5:30 p.m.

Maned Wolf Keeper Chat

5:45 p.m.

Tortoise Keeper Chat

6 p.m.

Elephant Keeper Chat

6:30 p.m.

Predator Keeper Chat
Animal Encounter at The Grove Stage

7 p.m.

Live Music on The Grove Stage

Open Until

7 p.m.

Lacerte Family Children’s Zoo
Gift Shop

7:30 p.m.

Destination: Dinosaurs Presented by Reliant

8 p.m.

Giraffe Feeding
Gorilla Trail
Kilimanjaro Kones
Safari Marketplace
Herpetarium
Mini Train
Prime Meridian Café

9 p.m.

Carousel
Zoo Closes

Join Today

Become a Dallas Zoo member today to enjoy FREE admission, parking, and tons of other great perks!

Save the Date

VIP Safari Nights Party
June 1

VIP Safari Nights Party  |  June 1

Invitation to come.

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