Dog Days at the Dallas Zoo

Save the Dates for our upcoming Dog Days events!

Sept. 18, 2026

Tickets on sale August 18

Oct. 30, 2026

Tickets on sale October 1

Bring your dog to the Dallas Zoo to explore together! Spend the day wandering select areas, enjoying wild adventures, and making unforgettable memories with your four-legged companion. Designed to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for guests, dogs, and Zoo animals — so that all paws have a great day!

Event Policies & Requirements

Please review the Dog Days event policies and requirements below before buying your admission ticket. By adding a dog ticket to your purchase, you agree to all Dallas Zoo Dog Days requirements.

Each dog owner who visits must:

Print, sign, and bring a copy of the waiver below to the Dog Days event.
Maintain control of their dog at all times.
Promptly clean up after their dog and dispose of the waste properly while on Zoo grounds.
Immediately remove their dog from any situation that causes stress, disruption, or unsafe conditions.
Follow instructions and requests from Zoo staff immediately.
Acknowledge that the Zoo reserves the right to ask a guest and their dog to leave the Zoo for safety, behavioral, or welfare reasons, with no refund.

Each dog who visits must:

Be at least four (4) months old.
Be in good health and free from injuries, contagious diseases, and parasites.
Be up to date on all required vaccinations (rabies, distemper, parvovirus, bordetella, leptospirosis, and current parasite prevention).
Not be subject to any quarantine, legal restrictions, or classified as dangerous or vicious.
Remain under the control of the ticket holder, who must be an individual 18 years old or older (limited to one (1) dog per adult guest).
Be kept on a 6-foot, non-retractable leash at all times.
Be well-behaved and comfortable in public environments.
Be friendly toward people and other dogs, and must not exhibit aggressive, fearful, or disruptive behavior.

Event Map

Use our digital map, available on event day, to plan your route and see where you can explore with your dog.