Dallas Zoo

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The Dallas Zoo covers 95 landscaped acres and is open every day, except Christmas Day. The Zoo is located three miles south of downtown Dallas at I-35E and Marsalis.

Hours of Operation:

Summer hours: 9am - 5pm
Winter hours: 9am - 4pm

The zoo is open rain or shine.

Admission

Ages 2 and under : Free
Ages 3-11 : $5.75
Adults: $8.75,
Senior 65+ : $5.00
The Zoo offers group rates for groups of 25 or more people, excluding youth ages 2 and under: adults - $6.50; children - $3.50; senior - $3.00.
Education group rates are also available; some restrictions apply.
Please call (214)670-6832 for more information.
Monorail:
For ages 3+ : $2.50 each tour (children must be accompanied by an adult)
Carrousel: $2.00
Pony rides: $2.00

Parking

$5.00 per vehicle

Location

The Zoo is located 3 miles south of downtown Dallas at 650 South R. L. Thornton Freeway (I-35E). From downtown, take I-35E South, exit Marsalis, turn left (onto Marsalis) then turn left onto the I-35E access road. You can also come to the Dallas Zoo by DART Light Rail whose station is less than 100 yards from the Zoo's entrance. This station is called the "Dallas Zoo Station". The Zoo Information Number is (214) 670-5656. The Dallas Zoological Society automated number is (214) 943-2771. Please do not bring pets, radios, music boxes, or roller skates to the Dallas Zoo; they upset the animals. Cameras and video cameras are welcome. Strollers and wheelchairs are available for rental on a first come, first serve basis at the Gift Shop. For further information, please call (214) 943-2771 x302.

Special Attractions

The monorail is open daily, weather permitting, and includes the "Wilds of Africa" exhibit and a real waterfall. The trip through the "Wilds of Africa" is a 20-minute narrated tour which takes you through seven simulated habitats of Africa. The "Wilds of Africa" also includes a free 1/4 mile nature trail where you can get a close up view of the animals. On the trail is the A. D. Martin, Sr. Forest Aviary which houses over 80 African birds. The trail then leads to the magnificent gorilla habitat, home of lowland gorillas. Guides at the Jake L. Hamon Gorilla Conservation Research Center will explain various types of gorilla behavior including foraging, exploring, and play. The gorilla habitat is currently undergoing renovation and will be open to the public early in May of 2006. The Gorilla Research station will re-open in June 2006.