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.
Hours: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Meet our IF/THEN® ambassadors The Wilds of Africa tunnel has a fresh new look! The striking, 333-foot-long mural features 12 amazing women who are making a difference in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Their work promotes conservation, advances research, educates the public, and inspires those around them. This temporary installation is […]
Wild Walk: Adaptations Explore how animals use their adaptations to live in different habitats. We will observe a few Dallas Zoo animals and discuss how adaptations help them survive. Grade Level: 1st-8thTEKS: 1.10.A, 2.10.A, 3.10.A, 3.10.B, 4.10.A, 5.10.A:, 6.2.A, 7.2.A, 8.2.A. Wild Walk: Habitats Join us for an investigation into how animals interact with their habitat […]
Outstanding Okapi Facts Okapis are solitary animals that forage through the rainforest on their own. The only time two okapis are together is when they are mating, or when a mother is with her calf. Okapis’ signature stripes blend in with the few streaks of sunlight that make their way through the dense foliage, helping […]
Cheetah Fast Facts With short bursts up to 70 miles per hour, cheetahs are the fastest mammals on earth! Ever wonder why football and baseball players paint those black marks below their eyes? They borrowed the idea from cheetahs. Those black tear-shaped streaks help diffuse the sun’s glare. Some cats purr and some cats roar, […]
Fascinating Giraffe Facts Giraffes can live 10-15 years in the wild and over 25 years in human care. These gentle giants are the world’s tallest living land animals. An adult male can be 18 feet tall – that’s taller than three adult humans! Each giraffes’ markings are as unique as our fingerprints. Challenges in the […]
Saharan Hoofstock Fun Facts Somali wild ass can survive up to three days without drinking water. The term “Saharan hoofstock” is used to describe animals that live in hot and arid environments in Africa. This includes the Somali wild ass, addax, and scimitar-horned oryx. The scimitar-horned oryx was once considered extinct in the wild in […]
Big Tex(as) Native Wildlife Facts As the second largest state in the United States, we are home to a wide range of ecosystems; everything from dry deserts to swampy wetlands. Bracken Cave, near San Antonio, is home to over 30 million Mexican free-tailed bats, making Texas home to the world’s largest concentration of mammals! Texas […]
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“Playful Zoology lessons and teachers gave us the jump we needed to turn our yard and neighborhood into a learning area. My child excitedly anticipated outdoor excursions to look and listen for animals all around us.” Playful Zoology parent “Playful Zoology is a great source to get outside and learn from the comfort of your […]
Inspired by their nephew sharing stories about the wonderful experiences he had as an intern at the Dallas Zoo, Tim and Thom DeWitt felt compelled to start an endowment to ensure the Zoo’s college internship program would continue to inspire the next generation of conservationists and wildlife heroes for years to come. Even better – […]
