Summer 2023
Welcome to the summer issue of your Dallas Zoo member magazine, where you’ll find stories of celebrations of life – both new and remembered.
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.
Welcome to the summer issue of your Dallas Zoo member magazine, where you’ll find stories of celebrations of life – both new and remembered.
A HEARBREAKING ELEPHANT UPDATE We are heartbroken to share that our 7-year-old African elephant, Ajabu, passed away on Monday evening after a 12-day battle with the devastating viral infection known as elephant endotheliotropic herpesvirus (EEHV). This was his second fight with this insidious disease – he previously faced an active case of EEHV in March […]
Adopt-an-Animal Choose an animal to adopt Your symbolic adoption helps the Dallas Zoo provide top-notch care for our animal family and supports our vision of Creating a Better World for Animals. Available animals: African elephant African lion African penguin Asian small-clawed otter Caribbean flamingo Clouded leopard Nile hippopotamus Reticulated giraffe Ring-tailed lemur Sumatran tiger Two-toed […]
The Dallas Zoo is open 364 days out of the year excluding Christmas. Find general information about the Zoo on our website to plan your visit.
Back to the Main Site Welcome Welcome to your member-exclusive Dallas Zoo magazine. Thank you for supporting our vision of Creating A Better World for Animals. The “Mane” Event: Unique New Species Joins the Dallas Zoo Family by Chelsey Norris, Guest Contributor At first glance, one could mistake the Dallas Zoo’s newest residents for something akin […]
Love animals and want to help save them in the wild? Join the Dallas Zoo’s Wild Earth Action Team in taking hands-on action to save wildlife! We need your help to Create a Better World for Animals and people, not only around the world, but right here at home. No matter your age, there’s a Take […]
Back to the Main Site Welcome to Wild Edition! Your member magazine is now digital, which means you’ll be able to view videos, have interactive experiences, take deeper dives into stories, and more. Make sure to answer the two survey questions at the end of this issue so we can make Wild Edition the best […]
What to expect when you visit All guests, including Dallas Zoo Members, must reserve timed tickets and parking online prior to visiting. Your admission and parking tickets will be scanned at either the parking booth OR at the ticket booths as the Zoo’s entry. Face coverings are recommended but not required throughout the Zoo for […]