Reviews of Dallas Zoo (Zoo)

Andrew Scott

Stupendous zoo. We really enjoyed our time there. Excellent giraffe exhibit and plenty of good spots to eat. Don’t miss out if you have the opportunity to go

gaurav gunjan

Nice place to visit in Dallas where you are very restricted when it comes to taking your parents or friend visiting Dallas for nearby outing. If visiting in hot sunny day make sure you have enough option to stay hydrated. Penguins and chimpanzees are my favorite but parrots and second to none. If you are expecting to meet Lion, make sure you visit when its not too hot, they don't like to show up if weather is not preferable. In terms of greenery and touch of natural habitat Fortworth Zoo beat this Zoo.

Joseph Cedeno

This is a cool place to see some of the animals up close. How often can you say I got to feed and pet a giraffe. You can grab a beer and big pretzel and check out the tigers.

Carrie Hatfield

This is definitely a happy place for me. All the keepers are really nice and we'll answer any question you have. Food isn't too expensive and they allow picnicking. I went on a day that wasn't very busy and there was barely anybody there and that is my favorite time to go. The only thing that would make it better is if they ran the monorail on those days but I get it because there's really not enough people to justify doing it. The dino displays are really neat if that's something that you're into. I would like to be able to go to one of their Brew in the Zoo things, but when you work in the service industry, you always work the hours all the fun stuff happens. *shrug* Definitely considering becoming a member though. Just on one day's worth of purchases, I saved enough for at least two adult admissions if not a little more. So basically, if you go to the zoo quarterly, the individual membership more than pays for itself. I'm just excited to go back to feed the giraffes <3

Tonya French

It's one of the best zoos I've been to. We stayed at the gorillas for a good 30 minutes they were putting on a show. The fries in the cafe were so good and the burger too.

Josh Brex

Very good zoo. Not the biggest, but a nice size. I travel a lot and I always try to make a point to visit the local zoo. Dallas didn't disappoint. It's clearly well funded, large enclosures, good amenities. And very thankfully, lots of shade. Going to a zoo during the day in Texas sun sounds like a bad idea, but the layout, and natural cover make this a very reasonable day spent out. Highly recommend. :)

Kathy Jimenez

Love this zoo!! Dinosaur photo ops were tons of fun. Enjoyed Keeper talks: Dino Soar, Gorilla and Wilds of Africa. Zoo staff were surprisingly friendly.and peppy, especially for such a hot day!

Adrian Velasco

Our first time visiting this Zoo and were amazed. We are members of the San Antonio Zoo and were able to use that at the Dallas Zoo. We love this zoo, dont know how to describe our experience but if you have not been there you will not be disappointed.

Collin Perry

Had a blast today! Even in the sweltering heat there's plenty of spots to stop and cool off. We have the Patron package membership and it's been worth every penny!

Jeffrey Curtis

This place is really amazing. I visited this place a few times with my nephew. Also some of of my family member of mine visited this place when there was here for a few days. Stuffs was kind.

Courtney Patterson

This zoo is huge and offers a really great variety of animals to view and learn about. Conservation is addressed throughout the entire zoo making it feel like the animals really matter. When we visited the zoo had a really cool dinosaur exhibit that included a number of animatronic dinosaurs and that was really special for my children.

Holly C

It's pretty cool but very congested. Typical zoo prices and it was over crowded but you get to feed the giraffes. That was awesome

Felisha Hernandez

Visiting from SA. This zoo was beautiful!!! They had a huge gorilla w the sharp teeth. And blue face . they have lemurs, penguins and we loved the dino ride! Nice beer garden too . 2 beers $14 not bad

Debra Johnson

What a great experience. We came from Denver and booked the Back Stage Safari. 100% worth it. We got to help train the Gorilla, pet and feed and Okapi, touch the flamingo, a monitor, a porcupine, and an animal that is so cute and amazing I forgot the name of it. This zoo has the best kids section ever. Such a neat play area. The employees were helpful and friendly. Definitely glad we came.

Joey Saida

As a family you are always looking for some good, fun times to have together. My kids loves animals and Dallas Zoo was one of our options. I would say we had a very good time. We used the train tour, feed the giraffes and enjoyed walking and viewing the animals. Crew is very nice, they got some shows as well. I would recommend to pay a visit with your kids.

Richard Gordon

Dallas Zoo is pricey based upon what is oferred and I have been to many zoos across the USA. The Wilds of Africa tram was closed and I understand this is a additional cost if I chose to ride it. You are not permitted to buy bottled water in a plastic bottle. If you chose to buy water, it will be in an 12 oz. aluminum can. Wife said it had a metallic flavor to it. You are permitted to bring your own bottled water but check their website for any restrictions.

Rochelle Sampson

Drove two hours today with my family to find out the largest and most appealing part of the zoo is closed. Would have been nice to have this posted on your website. We paid your parking and then decided to go elsewhere because we were extremely disappointed. I don’t think I’ll bother venturing your way again.

Kristen Davis

I worked an event at the Gorillas Exhibit and it was amazing Cant wait to go see the rest of the animals

Alli King

The kids got to feed and pet the giraffes it was a huge highlight of the trip. There's so much to see and do you wont regret the trip. But i wish we wpuld have waited til it cooled down some. It was HOT HOT HOT in July when we went. But we loved it! It was an incredible experience for the whole family all the adults, older kids and young ones too. We all were so glad we went!

Elise Atchley

They've really improved the facility since I was there last. My son loved the dinosaurs and the child play area. Need to remember to bring his swimsuit next time. The facilities were clean and the animals, though hot, seemed happy and we'll cared for. Sadly we came late in the day so didn't get to see the whole park. Next time!!

Polash Lesyk

We went several times to Dallas Zoo. This time we had a blast! We get to see lot of animals very close by . The Hippo came to us swimming and our daughter absolutely loved it. She sort of get to play with the penguins ! Wonderful experience!

Daniel Lee

We decided to head here on our last day in Dallas and it was worth the time. The staff was very friendly and the animals were out! We didn’t get a chance to see the hippo or the reptile exhibit. Our recommendation is visit the dinosaur exhibit and African exhibit.

Dustin Thompson

Had fun... great place if it's not to hot outside.. because on hot days the animals are all sleeping

Bill Ingram

Wonderful family time with accidental learning at every turn!

Wanda Veillon

Great place to take my grandchildren! I love that there is so much shade here to protect you during the Texas summers. Definitely get a membership if you want to go more than twice.

It's ALEX the Great

We loved visiting the zoo, but there is definitely some room for improvement. The carousel had some pieces not working and taped off and the monorail was not in service. The website is also lacking. I checked the website before visiting and didn't see anything about the monorail being closed.

Sparkle Me Baybee

First time visiting this zoo being we are still fairly new residents of Dallas. This Zoo was worth every penny. The grounds were well kept. My kids thoroughly enjoyed it and we will most likely return.

Kelly Teel

The Dallas Zoo has improved so much over the years. Our family loves to see the animals. Lots of shaded areas to escape the heat too.

Jackie Smith

We loved it. We got a riding chair for him. $27. Not bad. With it we could stay longer. Every one who worked there were so nice. Have us information about the animals. We had alot of fu.

Trevor Pace

We visited from out of town and we really enjoyed it. My family felt like the Zoo built in ways to get really close views of the animals, closer and better than other zoos we've visited.

Sathish Kumar

A nice weekend getaway. We got the Maverick discount offer for being UT Arlington students. Animals are being well cared for. Some Reptile enclosures were dirty and couldn't see through some of them.

chancey barker

This is a nice zoo. I like the set up. Food at the grill was good. Only had maybe one exhibit without an animal. Lots of water fountains so you don't have to buy an overpriced drink. And it's got a kids area that has a "creek" like structure for little kids to play in. Overall we enjoyed ourselves.

Greg Concha

Got there a little late and not many animals visible. But again that's my fault. Nice scenic view. All in all, good experience

Scott Ames

We had a great x. Think some better directional markers would help. And better tasting burgers, hot dogs. Ones they have do NOT taste good!

Mary Carrillo

The animals were amazing. The zoo had lots of shaded areas that the animals were actually out & not hiding. Plus they also had cool rooms to take a break from the heat.

Jeremy Morris

Wonderful zoo to take the family to. It’s mostly shaded so you get a lot of cooler temperatures even in the middle of summer. They have a dinosaur exhibit going on right now which my children just loved.

Crimson Cayenne

A very well maintained zoo with plenty of animals to see. The signs beside each exhibit are very informative and useful. I love zoos, and this zoo will not disappoint, I can assure you. The animals are active and playful, too! Great for kids, a lovely way to spend an afternoon.

Hillary McBroom

Love the zoo! Huge habitats for the animals and lots to see! Wonderful kids area to take a break mid trip if you’d like as well. More expensive than some - I’d suggest becoming a member if you will go at least two times in a year. Membership includes discounts for other zoos, Fossil Rim, etc.

Jennifer Herrera

THEY WILL NOT REFUND PARKING IF YOU GET A MEMBERSHIP AT THE GATE!!!!! Even though it is not stated ANYWHERE online and the parking attendant said sometimes they do refund the $10 parking fee, they absolutely DO NOT. If you have any questions about membership, I suggest you call or email prior to your visit and purchase your membership online to save yourself the $10 parking fee. Hopefully they update this information online or provide refunds for parking like other establishments. We were excited to check out the Zoo, despite the 100 degree heat. The zoo provides an ample amount of shade and water features that help keep you cool enough to still be enjoyable. Noticed several water filling stations throughout the zoo and plenty of restrooms. Our daughter loved the petting goat area, although rather small. The children’s area is nicely shaded with a water feature and numerous benches for seating, but is lacking actual animal exhibits compared to other zoos we’ve been too. Definitely geared towards the 3 1/2-8 range with enough activities to keep the littles entertained for a bit. The Wilds of Africa area is fantastic and feeding the Giraffes is always a huge hit with my daughter. There are no scheduled feeding times so the Giraffe’s responsiveness can vary, but it does seem very intimate due to the size and proximity. This was hands down our favorite area in the zoo. We typically budget for several memberships a year and the lack of/conflicting information about parking was an annoyance that automatically left me jaded towards getting a membership here. Ultimately the small size, lack of unique animals, underwhelming amount of animals and annoyance with parking lead us to purchase a membership at the Houston Zoo. Not the worst Zoo, but does not rival Houston Zoo, Cincinnati Zoo, San Diego Zoo or Indianapolis Zoo. If visiting from out of town, the Dallas World Aquarium is a better value for the money and is a more unique experience.

Jessica Hudler

This place is wonderful, with many different things to see! There are a ton of animals and exhibits, a tram around half of the park, and even a place to feed the giraffe! We saw the baby hippo, and my kids loved it. There were all kinds of souvenirs and we got lucky to see the female african painted dog

Lisa R

Clean and lots to see! Feeding the giraffes was the highlight for us. ($5 for some romaine lettuce-- worth it to be so close!). Food was subpar. Bring your own. Looks like some people brought their own coolers.

Leona Softpaw

I love this place. Really good views of most of the animals and there are events and presentations throughout the day that are free to attend if you wanna learn more about certain animals. The looks were not out sadly when I went but the trip was still worth it. Really good place to being your kids.

tricia frazar

Nick was our guide for my son's kindergarten field trip. He was great with the kids. We had a wonderful time.

M Brown

A terrific zoo! The exhibits were well marked and presented, the animals seemed content, and the concessions were reasonably priced. The trails were all well maintained, the staff was friendly and informative, and the park was clean! I can't get over how wonderful Texas is about keeping its attractions in a condition people WANT to visit and enjoy. The grounds were inviting and looked like a great place to picnic. Penguin David make it even more affordable!

Yairh Navarro

One of my favorites Zoos in the world. Yes! I am serious. This place it’s located in a very nice green presentation little forest literally few minutes from downtown Dallas. They have shows and activities that are free and just so enjoyable. People it’s knowledgeable and always willing to assist. It’s very big and you will have to spare at least 5 hours if you want to enjoy everything. They have a kids zoo with a petting place for kids. They have a water park also your babies and also an nice birds area where you can buy sticks of food to feed them. Definitely a good place to visit weather you’re local or only traveling to Dallas or Fort worth.

Sue Burke

Plus side was that there was ample, friendly staff. That was great. Monorail does not run when it is hot outside.... it's Texas!!! Expected better habitats with better view of the animals. Couldn't see gorilla. Tiger hard to see. Did have one good view of lions with help of staff.

Sunny Cho

Nice zoo for the whole family. The new dinosaur attraction is quite nice, and my young boys liked it. My boys (6 & 4) loved the $2 kiddie train that goes through the dinosaur attraction area. However, one of the main reason that we purchased the family season pass was because it included 6 tickets (+2 for parking reimbursement) for the monorail. We've been to the zoo 4 times in past 10 months. The monorail was never in operation each time we went. Of course my boys were disappointed. That was the biggest thing they wanted to do at the zoo. I finally asked the employees when they expect to have it running. No one new. It appears that they have no plan to fix it anytime soon.

Sparkle Me Baybee

First time visiting this zoo being we are still fairly new residents of Dallas. This Zoo was worth every penny. The grounds were well kept. My kids thoroughly enjoyed it and we will most likely return.

Dirk Lutzweiler

I attended the 'Brew At The Zoo' event. I thought it was a great idea till I realized it was $55 dollars for an event that you were only given 6 3oz. teaser tastes of beer, you could not see any of the inhabitants kept at the zoo and they stop serving beer almost an hour before their advertised hours for the event. I would not do this again...it is NOT worth what they charge, but then that's status quo for Dallas! Such that it is.

Debra Johnson

What a great experience. We came from Denver and booked the Back Stage Safari. 100% worth it. We got to help train the Gorilla, pet and feed and Okapi, touch the flamingo, a monitor, a porcupine, and an animal that is so cute and amazing I forgot the name of it. This zoo has the best kids section ever. Such a neat play area. The employees were helpful and friendly. Definitely glad we came.

Ralna Miller-Mitcham

We used to love going here on family trips, but it's not worth the drive anymore. The Monorail is always out of order!

Jade D

Fantastic zoo but if you're not a member will get pricey super fast. For a family of four (2 adults and 2 kids 3 or over) you're looking at $70 just to park and enter. Add giraffe feeding at $5, carousel & train at $2 a ticket. Extra for the monorail, bird feeding, snacks and easy an extra $30 for lunch. You could easily drop $100+ here without really trying. If you're going to visit more than once I highly recommend becoming a member

maggie garcia

Too hot outside to enjoy it but they have lots of areas with A/C to cool down. I saw some people with small coolers on wheels with long handles...that's the way to do it! Stay hydrated with lots of water. Full day trip with lots to see. We went on a Thursday and unfortunately the adventure safari monorail was closed.

Hannah Logan

We love going here. My daughter loves all the animals and she loved the merry go round too. It's a great place for kids and the tickets are inexpensive. A great way to spend the day if you're in Dallas

Laina Le

The animals weren't very active (except the penguins) and the zoo is a bit confusing to navigate. The heat is so horrible that we spent most of the time in the reptile building. We walked and tried to see everything but it was just too hot. I suggest bringing an electrical hand fan or something to stay cool. There are buildings to stop and rest at, which is where we spent most of our time.

Michelle Shryock

We are Zoo members and we love it! We usually go during the week when it's not crowded and it's so much fun. Having the dinosaurs there right now is a great addition because our son absolutely loves them.

Hasin Ishraque

If not for Dollar Day, would've been overpriced. All food and drinks inside are quite marked up, so be careful. Most of the animals were dormant for the most part. Really hot inside. Only plus side being vendors inside give out ice water at no charge.

Ron T.

Food and drink is a bit pricey hopefully it's supports the animals in some way. Pretty nice zoo animals are well cared for.

Andrew Smith

Family and I had lots of fun at the zoo. Huge variety of animals and exhibits teaching us about the environment the animals inhabit.

angel navarro

My son liked the experience with dinosaurs but the truth was that it was a difficult task to find the animals inside the zoo. there are few animals mostly only birds and reptiles and the place did not meet my expectations

ivonne estrada

Loved it. Their new dinosaur attraction is great I had a very good time last time I was there.

Alex Aroko

Great to know 2 vets are always available in the zoo. Animals have plenty of space to run around

Brooke Moore

Absolutely couldn't be happier with our decision to purchase a membership! There's too much to see in one day with 3 kids in tow, and we love having the freedom to take our time. My 6 year old daughter looks forward to nothing more than the Trading Spot in the children's zoo- she already collected interesting rocks and twigs and things, but was positively beside herself upon the discovery of a place she could not only find out information about her collection, but trade in her stuff for things she can't find in our yard/neighborhood. 5 stars ALL THE WAY!

allesandra dessimoulie

One of the best zoos I’ve been so far. Kids loved it. One day is definitely not enough to visit all the animals.

Samantha Salas

The Dallas Zoo does lives up to the name of being the largest zoo in Texas. I got through most of the south side but not quite the north side in about 4 hours. For $17 a ticket, I think it was worth the price but it isn't my favorite zoo (Fort Worth Zoo and the San Antonio Zoo are better). I took the train to get here so I didn't have to deal with parking. The Dallas zoo is family oriented and provides ample seating, mist/sprinkler areas, and lots of places to take pictures along with the children play area. I really liked how friendly the staff were and their patience in answering kid's questions. The zoo is a bit too big so there's lots of empty areas to walk through. Also, the experiences can be better advertised such as the elephant one. I couldn't find the area where the event would take place so I aimlessly walked around till I found other people.

Kristil Correa-Cab

It was way over crowded the day we went. The kids area was flooded with adults in the kiddie pool. People kept cutting in the restroom lines. Dollar day is for sure not a day for everyone but if you go any other day and pay full price its worth the trip. The animals were beautiful

Derek Selvidge

The reptile building was very impressive. I'm not sure I've ever seen that many cobras and put vipers. The giraffe exhibit was very good. Seeing the cheetahs with the zoo keepers was great. The cheetah was so close! Very cool.

Ryan Bricarell

Always a enjoyable and fun family time. My kiddos love the dinosaur land area, which I don’t mind the craft beer area as you getting to dinosaur land! Wish they had bottle water versus the cans is my only complaint. Annual member and we will keep coming back!

Ted Fetner

Beautiful day at a wonderful zoo. The layout is sorted into two areas separated by a tunnel that runs underneath the highway. The tunnel itself is fun and offers great adventures. There is a great variety of animals and other creatures throughout the zoo. They're are various treats as you move through the zoo, both for the animals and the humans. You can feed birds or giraffes. The elephant exhibit is massive and quite entertaining. Don't miss the otters!! There are more snakes in the zoo than I have ever seen and most are slithering about. A great day! Well-run zoo! #dallaszoo

Camile Moyes

We love the Dallas Zoo (eventhough everyone always down plays it in favor of the Fort Worth). It's kid section is perfect for our kids (ages 1 and 4) and the membership (Family Plus) is an unbelievable deal. It allows me to send my kiddos with grandparents or babysitters if needs be. Added bonus, the train stops right at the front gate--so convenient for days I take kids by myself.

Paul Johnson

Great zoo. Admission was similar to other zoos in the area. Good variety of animals. The enclosures are good for smaller children, the lion exhibit is glasses off inside the safari cafe. The giraffes have a feeding area $5 gets 3 pieces of lettuce, always a line here but the kids love it. Most of the exhibits are easily viewed by children without having to be picked up or carries. The zoo staff are friendly & always willing to stop & answer questions. Numerous places throughout the zoo to duck into some AC. Wheelchairs, strollers available to rent prices not terrible. There are shows throughout the day, educational and entertaining talking about several species. There are different talks from the keepers about the animals where you can see the animals up close & ask questions. The kids some is good, there is a nature trading station. I always forget to take something but my understanding is you get "points" for bringing in items like pinecones or crystals and so many points you can get a prize. Parking leaves something to be desired, plenty of spots, just a descent walk from the entrance.

Kayla Lee

The zoo is very pretty and clean. There are a lot of shaded trails making it easy to walk around, as well as stations to cool off. The staff was very considerate and kind, going out of there way to help. I will definitely go again.

uack 7

After visiting this zoo a couple of times, we bought the year pass. It's already paid for itself and our family always has a good time.

Miranda Gantt

Quality over quantity! I hit every zoo I can on vacations and this one was great. Enclosures were amazing, staff very sweet, animals looked feed and loved. Personal fave was the bird enclosures.

Hannah Demuth

We had so much fun! Great zoo for a good price with lots to see. My favorite exhibit was the baby hippo, feeding the giraffe and the birds!

Tilly Willy

Great place to visit! We cannot wait till it gets cooler weather wise to visit. I found out the hard way that on Fridays toward the end of the school year, schools take field trips there, so there are a ton of school buses and schools there visiting. Just an FYI :)

Amanda Titus

This zoo should be the worst ever. Not properly arranged. Not enough animals. No Zebra, tiger, leopard, panda, rhino, orangutan's etc. The only cat was cheetah. Didn't get to see the lion. The species of birds i saw were not up to 10. Few gorillas, If u love snakes, that's your zoo. They also have so many rubber dinosaurs that moves. I think that is cool. Dallas aquarium has more animals than them.

Kendall Awtry

This place is awesome! I try to go with my daughter twice a week. She loves it. And the food is pretty good too.

SkyVzn El Daddy

Nice experience, animals were out and having fun, some sleeping but within sight. Dino exhibit was entertaining but Giants of the Safari was the best!

Ben Wiggins

You can tell the employees care about the animals and the facilities. Will definitely go back with my family. I would suggest bringing a cooler for cold drinks as the prices are high. That being said there are many areas to get out of the heat or be misted by water to help cool off.

Jessica Mueller

Love the Dallas Zoo! This time my son slept through most of the time we were there, but he did get to see the flamingos and ride the merry-go-round. It was hotter than hot out but there were plenty of misters and AC in appropriate places. Huge thumbs up to the "comfort station" for breastfeeding and pumping mothers. I stopped by there to pump during our visit and it was perfectly comfortable with a private room, sofa, rocking chair, changing table, outlets, AC, etc. and my son, husband, and mother were able to join me. It is a much appreciated space!

Chris Johnson

Travel to Dallas often and always feel like I’m mislead about FACTS of Dallas. The zoo being one. My brother in law and even Dallas folks alike claim to have the biggest zoo in Texas. Great! But you don’t have near as many animals as Houston and it’s no where near the the sophistication or modern zoos in the US. Stop exaggerating Dallas.

Mikey

Fantastic zoo! It wasn't difficult navigating around and there was shade everywhere to help keep the heat away. The animal exhibits are also top notch. You get right up there with many of the animals and the live shows were entertaining and educational. The dinosaur exhibit is also cool and the kiddo loved it. Definitely worth the visit.

Mikey

Fantastic zoo! It wasn't difficult navigating around and there was shade everywhere to help keep the heat away. The animal exhibits are also top notch. You get right up there with many of the animals and the live shows were entertaining and educational. The dinosaur exhibit is also cool and the kiddo loved it. Definitely worth the visit.

Daniel Rodrigues

I used to hate the Dallas zoo. But in the last 10 years it has improved so much it is my favorite place to go! The kids love the exhibits and there is so much to see it's impossible to do it all in one day. The new habitats are fantastic quality and of course the Dino's are always a treat. My only minor complaint is that the restrooms never seem to be clean.

Judy McCrary

Very beautiful zoo in Dallas. Not as big as Fort Worth Zoo, but then again it has a monorail, great view of exhibits, more personal, and not as much walking. Well worth your time to see, if you hold a membership from your local zoo you may get a discount it they are part of the same National organization

Anthony Quarm

The Dallas Zoo has come a long way in the past few years. The small cages for the felines have been ripped out, the Hippo's have received an amazing new setup and the African Savannah nearly doubled the size of the zoo. On the downside, they can't seem to keep the troublesome monorail running, and Zoo North is suddenly half full of animatronic dinosaurs instead of real animals, which is an odd choice. But that isn't reason enough to miss out on what the zoo does offer. I look forward to seeing how the old portions of Zoo North are redeveloped, as they used to have koalas, rhinos, kangaroos, and other interesting animals in the now closed off area.

Polly Phlebotomy

Probably the worst designed zoo I've been to. This place is a claustrophobics nightmare when they're busy. The paths and viewing points for the animals are way too small for the amount of traffic they get. There really isn't all the much to see and what little you do, you're lucky to be able to spend much time with or get much of a clear view. The elephant trainer was really nice and attentive in answering questions about them. If you wanna go, Jenny the elephant makes it worth it. They have 8 beautiful elephants and Jenny and Gypsy(though you couldn't really see her) were my favorite. There's also a little guy who apparently is quite the "brat" of the group. Adorable!

Ryan Parr

I was mostly familiar with the Ft. Worth Zoo, including school field trips, and family outings. For whatever reason I consider the Dallas Zoo underestimated, and enjoy the frequent buildings you can enter to escape the heat (which recently has been at the triple digits.) Frequently you can spot some sprinklers as well as cross the underpass that splits the park into two different categories. Part of the issue might be that no one tends to drive south of downtown Dallas, and it's a shame, because some of the most amazing places are present. For the price of entry (which is $10 for January and February) you can visit this park and actually glimpse into these animals lives, more so than any other animal exhibition I've come across. I actually felt more in tune with my childhood spirit, as if I was visiting the reverie of the 1990's Jurassic Park fascination with dinosaurs. This park really puts a great deal of attention into the interaction with visitors which is not something I've seen much of in other parks. . . It kind of makes me want to sign up and work here. . .

Brandon Jernigan

We love the Dallas Zoo. We have little kids (under 6) and they especially love the kids section of the zoo where you can play in the water on hot days. They also love the reptile section. Lots of mature trees provide good amounts of shade. Worth the visit for a few hours or the whole day.

Mike Marshall

Great zoo. Very pretty, very big. Watch the weather when you come, there's alot of animals from alot of different places. The Texas extremes are sometimes out of their temperature range.

April Luper

Great zoo. Lots of fun photo opportunities and Animals are well cared for. Wish they had more bathrooms.

Eileen Riverside

The McDonald's off Ewing is the best eating. It has an animal themed play place. We went for Halloween and they even dressed up the dinosaurs. Super cute. The zoo is smaller than some (I grew up in Ohio where Jack Hanna worked) and can be disorienting because it's oddly shaped. I think some of the exhibits are great for the animals but have low viewing. Do also realize they have a bunch of added stuff like trains and carousels but everything is extra. Parking is also $10 unless you're a member. My kids liked the elephants, penguins (which were in the wildlands of Africa), flamingos, and a long (ish) tunnel that goes under the freeway. There's also a cute kids play area that includes a petting zoo.

Vivianna Solis

The Dallas Zoo is always a great experience. Especially when there's new interactions such as the dinosaurs. The show with the birds is great.

Sierra Hamilton

Lovely flowing setup up. More park like than a lot of zoo's. Had a great time. Plenty of shade and buildings to cool of in.

Bre and Chad Simpson

Lots of fun. Super clean. Great areas for the kids to play. Pay attention to the weather before you plan a trip!

Christa Diepenbrock

We loved the baby

JESSICA Medina

We got to experience the dinosaur exhibit... Yay!!! My son absolutely loved them all. They had ones that moved, spit, roared you name it they had it. Even one that smashed a Ford mustang (which was my sons favorite part).. This was definitely worth the visit.

nina mcgowan

Love this zoo. Dallas and ft worth both have pretty amazing zoo's its honestly which you prefer. I give both 5 stars for their own uniqueness. We went to both equally the same amount of times. Although ft worth has better parking!

Ben Harris

Our family always has a good time here especially since you can bring your own food in and there’s always a special exhibit or something cool going on

Partha Pattanaik

Its good place. Its conveniently situated almost at the heart kf the city. There are places for all ages. Children to young to old. It is worth to get the annual pass if you are local. They must open it after 5. 00 PM on week days. That will be good.

Doug Winder

Went February. Everyone had a good time. Would go back.

serena perez

Love the zoo! My daughter loves going! Being a member is the way to go! Discounts are always great! My only complaint is they should post when an animal is not in exhibit or post more signs on what members get for free.

Morgan York

Great family place! Worth having a membership to. We love walking around, rising the monorail then taking the kids to the childrens area where they can cool off in the cute water "creek".

Mike Watson

Loved it, kids enjoyed it too, also the staff takes very good care of the animals, loved how you can feed the giraffes

Avery Taylor

Nice family outing. Open to Baylor Scott and White employees only...able to move around without a plethora of individuals interrupting the moment.

abraham gebretensaye

Love dallas zoo, clean,close by to my house,pretty much have lot of animal. The safari it feel like African open zoo.

Annie Nielson

Overall a great experience! Loved the tiger, the cheetahs, the otters, the gorilla babies, and more! There were some experiences that lost this zoo a star though, like the bathrooms being out of soap, the feminine hygiene dispenser being broken (although the first aid center people gave me what I needed when I told them), and the relatively large amount of walking per animal you get to see.

Michelle Hood

Sooooo much fun, both for my husband and I and our 2 year old. She had a blast in the children's areas but her all time favorite is the dinosaur exhibit. Well, side from the carousel. It was probably worth the membership price just for her to have unlimited access to the carousel. We ride probably 6 or 8 times a visit.

Ernest Margaryan

Great family place! Worth having a membership to. We love walking around, rising the monorail then taking the kids to the childrens area where they can cool off in the cute water "creek".

Jamie Williams

This is a pretty good zoo. The layout is is good with cool exhibits and a decent amount of a variety of animals. My son enjoys going there. There are your standard array of small cart vendors as well as a few restaurants and a gift shop. Lots of different little "shows" and "experiences" and the kids section specifically is a ton of fun.

Julio César Biar

A good zoo, the animals seem healthy, although the tiger seems very lonely. Birds of prey deserve broader accommodations. The best areas are elephants and giraffes. The attention given to children deserves special mention. This is a place I like to visit.

Tank Simon

Drove from Houston to experience this place with my family, was well worth the drive. Spent 3.5hrs there taking pictures & listening to knowledge been shared about every animal there. Place is extremely clean & workers are extremely friendly, will definitely be back in near future.

Patty A.

The children's zoo area has a place for them to splash, pet goats, feed Koi, and explore. Great zoo for families! Wilds of Africa is pretty neat! Has picnic area where you can eat your own lunch and places to buy food/snacks if you don't take any in.

Ysenia Orellana

I really enjoy going to this zoo. I remember thinking the Fort Worth zoo was better, but not anymore. My son enjoys seeing the animals and playing in the kids area. It is very fun. We have already gone two times so far this year and plan to go again this summer!

Cyrus Baty

The Dallas zoo was pretty fun, even for two adult friends hanging out! The enclosures for the animals were very large and had a lot of natural vegetation in it which was very nice to see! The African portion of the zoo was my favorite because the elephants were enjoying showing off! The bathrooms were clean and there were plenty of choices for drinks, food, and snacks! Overall, a pretty good experience!

Cyrus Baty

The Dallas zoo was pretty fun, even for two adult friends hanging out! The enclosures for the animals were very large and had a lot of natural vegetation in it which was very nice to see! The African portion of the zoo was my favorite because the elephants were enjoying showing off! The bathrooms were clean and there were plenty of choices for drinks, food, and snacks! Overall, a pretty good experience!

Latha Jayabalan

Superb experience. We can see lot of animals. Kids are enjoyed a lot. Children's place was so good

Robert Peña

Parking seems to fill up quickly. Bring some comfortable shoes because you can easily get over 10000 steps. There are two parks but we were able to see everything in about 5 hours. Overall the parks seemed very well kept and everyone had a great time.

Pam E

Decided to take my kiddo to see the elephants. It was a super hot day, so I was appreciative for all the shaded areas. There's plenty of shade for those for summer days and areas you can walk into in order to cool off. In the kids section, there's a stream for the littles tho splash around. Very close to the stream is a goat petting pen. My kiddo really enjoyed it. There were plenty of animals to see. I would recommend spending at least 4 hours in order to really see all the animals. The food is a bit pricey, as to be expected at any zoo.

Weasel Cookie

My kids had a blast. They have a lot of misting fans hanging around to keep you cool. There are restaurants and snacks throughout. The Animals are awesome

Jayachu TV

Dallas zoo is a must visit place in Dallas. It is maintained well. It has lots of eating options. The train covers half of the zoo, but unfortunately when we went the train was unavailable for the day. Some animals like giraffes can be fed for $5. There is a bird show for 20 minutes every day and it happens in the amphitheater. The timings are displayed near the amphitheater. Paid Parking is available for the zoo. The best part of the zoo is the elephants and the giraffes. There are few rides for the kids like a small train and a carousel. There is also a membership facility for the zoo.

Krystal Robinson

We spent the entire day here & still didn't see it all! Such a beautiful zoo. We loved that they had misters all around the zoo for you to be able to cool off & indoor ac areas also. We ate at the food court where you can sit and look at the lions while you eat the food was good. The only thing we found disappointing was they kept telling us at the entrance and shop that they had the lion cub they have is the one who stared in the new lion king so my kids were so excited to see it then when we got there he wasn't out. They had a fun area with animatronic dinosaurs that move, make sounds & some even spray water seeing them was alot of fun and a nice surprise we weren't expecting.

Alexandra Swainston

The zoo itself is incredible. The staff is extremely knowledgeable, the animals are well taken care of, and the park is kept clean. But my favorite facts about the Dallas Zoo are that they partner with over ten different conservation groups to protect our planet's animals, and they go out in the field to do things like rescue almost 2,000 baby flamingos. They are playing a significant role in preserving different species, and saving them from extinction and from absolutely appalling situations that we as humans have created.

Amanda Cooper

My family and I liked the zoo there. It was educational, and had many features most zoos dont have. The only thing that could have been better was there were some animals we didnt get to see due to construction of that part of the zoo. Some of the other animals were not active I believe from it being in the heat of the day. Other than that, we liked our experience

Shaquita Johnson

WE ALL ENJOYED THE BEAUTIFUL ANIMALS! AND THE EDUCATION, MY CHILDREN LOVED SEEING THE LIONS AND cheetahs!

Karina

The zoo was very clean and beautiful! No dirty smells. Restrooms were clean. Picnic area available. The animals look very happy and well maintained. Bring your walking shoes! Small kid area but they will enjoy it!

jordyn Kayy

Had a good time visiting. Wish there was more animals to see, but there are awesome spots to feed giraffes and you can even eat in one of the cafes where you can watch the lions while you eat inside.

Jeremy Jones

A pretty good experience. There was a good selection of animals. Only one tiger that I could see though. Sometimes it was difficult to see the animals, but it was probably better for their sake. The map they gave us was out dated and the awesome looking mono rail was down.

Mango Turtle

It's in my opinion one of the best zoos i've seen. It has a great variety of animals good food and drinks. Misters if you get hot. And good art on the walls between the North and South side. Plus you can get great pictures.

Cieslak Coaching

Dallas Zoo is so amazing and so big. We didn't made it to see the whole Zoo in 5 hours. You will need at least a whole day. The concept of how they organized it is amazing. The entry is affordable but drinks and food in the restaurants are not really cheap. All in all a perfect day. We all enjoyed it. Dallas Zoo is comparable to the best zoos in the world. Excellent quality!!! God bless you

Kristin Tolentino-Souther

A really great zoo with lots of shade and talks throughout the day. Make sure to come early because the animals tend to be more active earlier in the day. Visited the Serengeti Grill before noon and got to meet the lions face to face!

Aaron Nelson

We had an amazing visit to the zoo during our trip to Dallas. The animals all appeared healthy and were pretty active the entire time. Very clean and helpful staff and the entry fee was reasonable for a large city zoo. The gorilla habitat is pretty awesome. We really had a good time.

Sue Burke

Plus side was that there was ample, friendly staff. That was great. Monorail does not run when it is hot outside.... it's Texas!!! Expected better habitats with better view of the animals. Couldn't see gorilla. Tiger hard to see. Did have one good view of lions with help of staff.

Jeff

The dinosaurs aren't even real?!? Great zoo, great exhibits. But in the expensive side as far as zoos go. Family friendly, all that. It's literally just a zoo.

Courtney Johns

Great visit! We went to see the Dinos, the baby hippo and baby gorilla..so cute! Very hot but there were plenty of misters to help keep you cool. Only 4 stars because the monorail was not working.

Anna Tharp

My boyfriend and i took my 14yr old son. We had such a good day! I hadn't been to the zoo in years. Great day!

Darilyn Matsuoka Sprague

We visited for the first time today. Spent almost all day there and didn't get to see everything. The kids loved it. We purchased the family pass to return to finish seeing all the exhibits.

Ridhi sarda

It's huge!! Has interesting exhibits such as the children's zoo where you can go and pet farm animals. Membership is Totally worth it as you will be visiting multiple times :)

MA Neighbors

Beautiful as always. Loved the dinosaurs! The baby hippo was so cute in the water with it's mother. Had many places to sit and cool off and many trees to provide shade. Had a great time. Kids loved it.

Jackie Cardenas

First time here and I love it! Lots of shade and has a tunnel that splits the zoo. They have a small stream area for kids to play in so don't forget bathing suits. They also have a train ride, but was closed due to rain. There are so many shows and talks with the animals. Get ready for a lot of walking though! We will defenitly be back

Uli Homburg-McKye

Fun place to go and watch nature and it’s creatures... almost 100 but still exciting!

Derrill Watson

Beautiful zoo, very nice to walk and look around. My kids Love the kids area with the splash stream. Good mix of animals. The dinosaur exhibits are all eye catching.

Cassandra Sears

Loved it! My kids had a great time! They have a great kids play area with splash pad thing

Sunny Cho

Nice zoo for the whole family. The new dinosaur attraction is quite nice, and my young boys liked it. My boys (6 & 4) loved the $2 kiddie train that goes through the dinosaur attraction area. However, one of the main reason that we purchased the family season pass was because it included 6 tickets (+2 for parking reimbursement) for the monorail. We've been to the zoo 4 times in past 10 months. The monorail was never in operation each time we went. Of course my boys were disappointed. That was the biggest thing they wanted to do at the zoo. I finally asked the employees when they expect to have it running. No one new. It appears that they have no plan to fix it anytime soon.

Jason Rutel

Always a great experience at the Dallas Zoo. Pro tip, if you park on the backside in the second entrance, it makes getting in and out a breeze! We love seeing all the animals and even have a season pass!

Thomas Huston

Was in town for the football game and decided to see what Dallas had in the way of attractions. Found out about the zoo from a brochure in the hotel lobby and decided to visit. Sure glad we did the Zoo is just the right size we were able to see all the animals in approximately half a day. The exhibits are nicely displayed an all the animals are extremely well cared for. I was very impressed with the Dallas Zoo and recommend if your in town or you live locally stop by the animals will be glad you did.

lukenrobyn creighton

It’s quite large. We went on a Saturday so it was crowded. But the animals were well-cared for and the keeper talks were engaging. We hope to go again soon. Oh, and our kids loved the otters and the dinosaurs. We were sorry to hear they lost a baby giraffe a few days after we left.

Pat Roe

I love the way they set up the Zoo. Once you get in and start to the exhibits you can stop and take pictures with the animals that are painted on the walls. You can also feed some of the animals and great places to eat.

Yairh Navarro

One of my favorites Zoos in the world. Yes! I am serious. This place it’s located in a very nice green presentation little forest literally few minutes from downtown Dallas. They have shows and activities that are free and just so enjoyable. People it’s knowledgeable and always willing to assist. It’s very big and you will have to spare at least 5 hours if you want to enjoy everything. They have a kids zoo with a petting place for kids. They have a water park also your babies and also an nice birds area where you can buy sticks of food to feed them. Definitely a good place to visit weather you’re local or only traveling to Dallas or Fort worth.

Julianna Akuchie

This zoo was a pleasant suprise! It's smaller but very nice. I really liked the exhibit layouts.

Enrique Pompa

It was a great walking experience...I suggest to go right before they close because there are not many people anymore and it is more enjoyable. It is a small zoo but well taken care of and friendly staff.

ellie

The monorail rarely works and they should offer a heavier discount for members since that's supposed to be one of the perks.

Eva Bielecki

Hidden gem! Awesome animals, lots of shade, clean restrooms. Would be 5 stars if it weren’t so expensive... 1 parent $17 + 1 child $14 + 1 car parking $10 = $41 just to get in

Manaswini Mishra

It’s very good.. beautiful around 2000 animals are there , beautiful monorail.. African safari is superb. My kid enjoyed a lot. We took their memberships. one of the best zoo I saw. Really very friendly staff and knowledgeable. My kiddo love to see the animals.

Darrell Drake

We had a great time! We must have come 4 times so far with our small kids and every time is more special because the kids interact differently with the exhibits, and it seems like they’ve really made an effort to update the exhibits too. I used to be angry the idea of dinosaur exhibits at a zoo instead of a museum, but this time the dinosaur stuff was much more interesting and sort of kind of connected to other real living creatures, so I give it a pass. Caught a lot of the hourly keeper talks and shows which were also fun. And this time for the first time, basically made it to all the major sections within the same day, which will never happen at Ft Worth. Wish the parking wasn’t so expensive but overall can’t complain, very good value for an entertaining day out.

Kelsey Bunting

Had fun with my family here. The only thing is that the safari train hasn't been open the last couple of times we have gone but it doesn't stop the experience from being great. The food and drinks are a little pricey but i guess that just comes with it. Just bring water cause it was very hot outside but its like $2 for a can of water and its aquafina. Other than those things it is a great place to bring the family to have fun.

Mayoussa A

Here are some things that I liked about the Dallas Zoo. It has many shaded areas during the summer, and there many animals. You get a map when you go in, and the employees are friendly. The map is very clear, and easy to read. They have a gift shop, and snack shops all over the zoo. You can also feed the giraffes. The also have a kid's section.

Steve Koskei

Great zoo..spacious and animals seem to have a natural habitat and not just in enclosures..the tunnel shows endangered species to learn about measures to raise awareness on conservation taken by the zoo..enjoyed the visit.

Andrew Cortez

We took our 16 month old here on the 4th of July. He loved it. It was hot but we were able to go inside the cafe to cool off. We ordered a veggie burger, grilled cheese and chicken fingers. We will definitely be back, but maybe more in the fall when its cooled down.

Matt Varnado

The Dallas Zoo never fails to impress. Huge habitats, great shows, even the food and bathrooms are top notch. Don't miss feeding the giraffe on the Wilds of Africa side if you have kids!

Darling_Nikki901

Super nice... we got there an hour before closing, so most of the animals were not out. Overall VERY clean, cool water fans, and nice food trucks.

Whitney

My family and I were not too pleased with this zoo, due to the fact every employee we encountered was rude and it really killed the vibe for us. Also, a lot of things were closed, off exhibit or not working during our visit which was kind of a bummer (we understand sometimes animals are taking off exhibit). We just overall didn't have a good time here. Maybe we hit it on an off day?

Lori Kraus

Very nicely updated! Lots to see! Easy to maneuver with a big stroller. The season pass is definitely worth the money!

Matt Vielbig

This is such a well designed zoo! The animals have so much space and everything is designed for close up encounters. They also tell you when an exhibit is closed, which is nice.

Dirk Lutzweiler

I attended the 'Brew At The Zoo' event. I thought it was a great idea till I realized it was $55 dollars for an event that you were only given 6 3oz. teaser tastes of beer, you could not see any of the inhabitants kept at the zoo and they stop serving beer almost an hour before their advertised hours for the event. I would not do this again...it is NOT worth what they charge, but then that's status quo for Dallas! Such that it is.

James Prado

Best zoo I've been to so far, and been to many zoo's. When we went it was the dinosaur theme for halloween, and I was like a 5 year old all over again when I obsessed over dinosaurs. My family and I loved the underpass to go to the other side of the zoo was completely blown away. The animals habitats were great we also experienced elephants protecting their young because something scared them. It was awesome at one moment they were calm, and in a split second they surrounded the baby elephant from whatever scared them.

Maureen Sutton

Pretty good zoo. Cages are clean, they are some cool animals. I've been to maybe 20 zoos in my life and this one is definitely one of the better ones. It doesn't knock your socks off...but I've been too much worse.

Athena Fisher

Used to go all the time when I had our membership. My son loves the kids area! Always something good to do on a day off.

Angela Gonzalez

Had so much fun with our daughter and twin boys thanks to the city of dallas District 6 for the free tickets.

carian rickard

My kids love coming to the Dallas Zoo. We always have a great experience. Everything is well spaced and placed that even when they are busy you don't feel over crowded. The membership is completely worth it, we come very often. We don't have to rush though and take it all in with in a few hours. We can actually take our time and enjoy every aspect of the zoo.

Isaac Phoenix

Love the Dallas Zoo. So much interactivity that really brings the experience to life, especially compared to other zoo's that do little more than Google Images.

Kesmia Tarek

Dallas zoo is awesome. The best family place to take your kids to. It’s so big i thought I’ll never finish it. Totally worth it.

Michelle Dwyer

Great zoo! Lots of animals out. Lots of walking, but that's typical of any zoo. Kind of expensive if you aren't a member. Food was pretty good, and employees were friendly.

Brack Slaughter

Nice smaller zoo with an easily understood layout. The monorail never runs apparently according to the staff. The animals were allowed into an enclosure not visible by the public when temperatures reach 100. (This primate was walking around in the heat, but the chimps at the Dallas zoo can't sit in the shade.) Head's up: the best view of the lions is from the zoo restaurant's observation wall as the big cats enjoy the a/c cooled glass. I enjoyed just how close I was to the animals

Megan Eberhart

We took a trip out there today and the staff told us that the lion, elephant, and giraffe exhibits were closed. Then after I paid the $34 to get in, they tell us that the entire worlds of Africa is closed. So basically, only got to see a tiger and monkeys and look at some mechanic dinosaurs.

Tanya Brooks

It was a very hot day and would have loved to find cooling towels and/or hand towels for sale in the gift shop. We still had a blast despite the heat!

Jason Jung

When we went the giraffes were not there that day, the place seemed dull, the train was not working, its website boasted so much more than what my family experienced there that day.

Tobey Pearson

The zoo is always fun. Love the new (is it still new?) Savannah. We had a great time even though we don't have kids.

Jon Oelerich

This was a fun experience. A lot of animals and a nice day made for a fun time.

Rose Nir Silva

A great Zoo . Parking is paid. There are special " dollar days ". It cost only a dollar but you must ask on which dates. Big crowds visit this Zoo. Souvenir shop available. Animals look comfortable. Love it. Worth a visit. Very spacious parking, but not free.

Sarai Dominguez

It was pretty fun! It had been a few years since the last time we went, so today I got to see so many new updates and new stuff they have done. It was pretty cool.

Jacob Ryckman

I have been going to the Dallas Zoo since I was a kid, and in that time it has really grown and become a phenomenal place to visit. The exhibits are large, and you can tell that the animals are well taken care of. All of the staff is passionate about the zoo. It is easy to navigate, and there is so, so much to do. I love all of the unique events they have, too!

Claudia Robledo

The best thing I love here is the children's area no one could compete. Ft. Worth is catching up though with all the upgrades and water park. Come on Dallas I'm rooting for you guys we had a blast there though

Michael May

I was told that the Fort Worth Zoo was nicer and larger but we had plans later that evening so we thought we'd like a smaller zoo. Idk how big the Fort Worth Zoo is but this is actually a nice zoo. Plenty of animals and it's easy to get around. Can be done in a matter of 3 hours for those not wanting to spend all day at a zoo.

Ariel Tyler

Kids loved it. Amazing area for kids to play and cool off in the water. It should be all year around for the splash pad for kids.

Kaitlyn Carson

I take my son and husband here at least twice a month. It’s great for family time.

Joseph Hoover

Enjoyed visiting the Dallas Zoo. It's a fairly compact zoo, making it easy to get around and actually get close enough to see the animals.

Steven Allen

Amazing place! We've been to many Zoo's across the world and this one was fun of our favorites. Zookeepers interact with the guests and get the animals to do fun things. Our kids loved it as it wasn't overly huge and setup in a nice convenient way to see everything.

Bradley Grace

Very nice zoo. well maintained and clean. price isnt too bad either.

James Adado

Nice city zoo. Reasonably priced (military discount but you must ask). Very hot day. I took the bus/train from hotel to the zoo. Easy trip and arrived around 9:30. Already hot. There are a few buildings with air and even a few misting stations around the zoo. Tram was not running. I stayed until about noon. I was alone so I could see all the sights in that 3 hours. The animals were all pretty active in spite of the heat.

Kaiju Kid

If you're visiting Dallas and love animals, do yourself a favor and stop by the zoo. Not particularly the biggest zoo, but one of the best in Texas. All the favorite animals you expect to see are on display from tigers and giraffes, to gorillas and reptiles. They also have seasonal events like animatronic dinosaurs and a Halloween theme. It can be quite hot if you go in summer, but on average it only takes about 3 and a half hours to see everything if you don't stop to eat. After all, they do have a casual dining cafe on the premises if you want more than a bag of chips to munch on. A dart rail station is conveniently located in front of the property, so you can ride there versus paying the zoo parking fee.

Brooks Rowe

I have not been to this zoo since I was a child. We we're surprised and very impressed at how the zoo was ran, clean and options for refreshments. The enclosures for the animals was very impressive! The monorail was very neat, it takes you through places that you can't walk and see and is worth every penny spent. We got close enough to feed giraffes and look straight into their eyes. The zoo has places at most of the big attractions where you can step in and get out of the elements. My 17 year old has much fun as our 8 year old and that is saying alot

Justin Kargel

I remember the Dallas zoo being a pretty big letdown growing up, but they have really turned the place around. There's a lot more for the little ones to interact with, almost all the exhibits are full, the animal habitats are well done, and the animals all seem very well cared for. Definitely worth a visit.

Maria Warren

It's such an amazing and wild adventure for my grandkids and I! There was so many new and exciting changes this trip! Thank you for such a great get-away and fun day!

Tiana Lightfoot Svendsen

Membership more than pays for itself. Special events are outstanding - I prefer Boo at the Zoo over the traditional trick-or-treat experience for my little one and Zoo Lights can't be beat. Staff are super helpful - Hin took several pictures of my family for us and was so fun about it.

Vvv vvv

We are zoo people. Hands down, we love the zoo. We have been to zoos all over the state and the Dallas Zoo is one of our faves! Usually packed but there is plenty of room for all to enjoy! The animals here aren't very shy so any time of the day you're sure to see some of your favorites! The animals look happy and well fed and some of them love to put on a show! The carousel at the entrance is fun but nothing beats the gorillas! They have several areas to view them and they'll make your heart smile?

Valerie Akinwande

It's a nice zoo, but it doesn't have much compared to other Texas zoos I have visited (Houston, Ft Worth, San Antonio). Came here with family so it was more about their company thank the actual experience with the animals.

Olivia Foster

We visited for the first time today from Oklahoma and had a great time!!! I love that the exhibits allow you to see the animals up close. We really enjoyed the gorillas, elephants, chimps and giraffes. I think we spent about 4 hours there (with no kids) and honestly could have stayed longer. Highly recommend!!!

Ann Roe

Great to go when it's cool but didn't see all the animals cause they either wasn't out or not there

steven slovacek

Had a great time. Just right to have family Sunday after church funday.

The One And Only One

Kids love this place, special when the weather chill out, we can walk around for whole day to enjoy seeing animal come outside their case.

John L

Really nice zoo. I haven't been here in close to 20 years and was pleasantly surprised at how this zoo has been maintained and updated. Animals appear to be well taken care of. The exhibits are nice and set up for great viewing. The children's zoo area is fantastic. Take a towel because the water play area in the children's area is a blast.

Tyler Mason

I love the Africa area, as it’s really unique among zoos I’ve been to. There’s a lot of shade trees, too, which is also nice. The dinosaurs exhibits, though temporary, were also really neat. Great zoo, great trip!

Adam Baca

I loved seeing all of the amazing animals! Really enjoyed the cool buildings when it got too hot, you could just walk into an air conditioned room and cool off for a bit. The dinosaur exhibit was awesome!

Sondra Gates

Seeing animals is always an enjoyable experience. When the 20 oz soda machine ate my $4 the lady in the gift shop gladly let me select a soda from the gift shop cooler.

Holly Salinas

We went to the Fort Worth zoo this weekend and can now say we prefer the Dallas Zoo 100% more!

Christopher Beck

Park is not as big as fort worth but I really like coming here with my kid.

Tommy James

Awesome zoo go to closer to the animals an enjoying our doors have places where you can stop go inside cool off one with lions view ..