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Lions and African painted dogs are off-habitat for the time being due to maintenance happening in those areas.

Hours: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

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Giraffe Feeding

Family feeding giraffe at giraffe feeding platform

Giraffe Feeding

Get up close with our giraffe herd at the Diane and Hal Brierley Giraffe Ridge.

When

During normal Zoo hours

Cost

It’s $6 to feed the giraffes (or 2 for $10), but looking is free.

Meet our herd

Dallas Zoo is home to six reticulated giraffes, including one-year-old Kendi. Get up close with these gentle giants at our giraffe feeding platform on the Diane and Hal Brierley Giraffe Ridge.

Tebogo

Katie

Chrystal

Five

Ferrell

Kendi

While the giraffe feeding experience is available all day long, we cannot guarantee that giraffes will be active and willing to interact. The experience is always dependent upon animal comfort level and weather conditions – for your safety and theirs!Â