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Largest zoo in TX. Home to 2000+ animals 400+ species. Committed to Engaging People & Saving Wildlife Welcome to the Dallas Zoo!
Tiger cubs swim test: The cubs officially took the plunge. 🐅💦
One of the biggest features in the tiger habitat is its deep pool, and now the cubs are finally big enough to explore it! While they were still very young, our zoologists temporarily drained the pool as the cubs learned to navigate the habitat. Now that they’ve grown bigger and more confident, it was time for an important milestone: their swim test. Safe to say, they passed swimmingly (sound on to hear our team cheering on Serasi)!
With the pool back in action, the cubs have full access to explore every corner of their habitat, and you may start to see them more regularly! The best chance to spot them is early in the mornings on Wednesdays, Fridays, and weekends, when they’re typically most active. Their schedule can still shift depending on the weather and how they’re feeling, but this is the current pattern as our team continues to follow their lead!
Illuminature by day vs. Illuminature by night. ✨
See the Zoo in daylight, then watch it glow after dark. The Illuminature Combo Ticket lets you experience both sides of our new lantern festival in one unforgettable day! Open select nights now through June 28. Plan your visit today: bit.ly/4bFJZcj
05/29/2026
We are deeply saddened by yesterday’s tragic fire in Oak Cliff. Our thoughts are with every family, resident, and individual affected by this heartbreaking event, as well as the firefighters and first responders who continue to serve our community. As neighbors, we’re committed to showing up for those affected and are actively working to determine how we can best support those affected as recovery begins.
Crunch, chill, repeat 🥬
📸: Cheyenne S.
Glow into summer at Illuminature ✨
Just in time for summer break, step into a glowing wonderland with our all-new Family Four Pack ticket! For just $75, get two adult tickets and two youth tickets and save $13 compared to regular admission. Explore larger-than-life glowing lanterns, captivating performances, and interactive experiences made for all ages. Plan your visit today: bit.ly/4bFJZcj
05/15/2026
MEET OUR BACHELOR BOYS: Rounding up our troop is Mbani, our 7-year-old gorilla, who made the move from the family troop here at the Dallas Zoo to join the boys.
Mbani is adjusting to his new life as a bachelor and has been settling in with the boys nicely. He’s enthusiastic about training and enrichment, always ready to stay busy, and still very much the rambunctious guy we know and love. Since he already knows the habitat so well, he’s been confidently helping the boys, especially Fin, get comfortable in the space. We’re sp excited to watch him settle into this next chapter with the group!
05/15/2026
Flutter in, look closely, and let the magic find you 🦋
I Spy Butterflies is now OPEN at the Dallas Zoo! Stop by and experience a world of fluttering butterflies up close, all included with Zoo general admission.
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650 S R. L. Thornton Freeway
Dallas, TX
75203
Opening Hours
| Monday | 9am - 5pm |
| Tuesday | 9am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 9am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 9am - 5pm |
| Friday | 9am - 5pm |
| Saturday | 9am - 5pm |
| Sunday | 9am - 5pm |
