Whether you're on vacation or just looking for a fun-filled way to spend the day as a family, the Dallas Zoo in Dallas, TX will provide entertainment and enjoyment for everyone. The Dallas Zoo consists of many fun parts including Zoo North, Children's Zoo, Entry Plaza and Wilds of Africa. The Children's Zoo offers you the nature exchange, Travis & Zach's landing, the Farm, Tot spot and more. Zoo North has many different attractions for the entire family including the large mammal building, Flamingo Road, bird and reptile building and a glimpse of wallaby, kangaroo, lions, elephants and more.
An exciting part of the Dallas Zoo is the Dallas Aquarium, which has been around since 1936. It's located in the Art Deco building where you'll see a large variety of aquatic animals including reptiles, marine fish, freshwater fish, amphibians and invertebrates. Some of the special treats are the 6-foot long alligator or 5-foot long eel.
One of the attractions provided by the Dallas Zoo is when they merge with the Fossil Rim Wildlife Center to offer an exciting photo adventure. The day starts at the zoo with a continental breakfast followed with opportunities to take pictures of the large gorillas in the African Nature Trails or the many Gemsbok. You'll also get a gourmet dinner while you all exchange and share your photos of the day. They offer excellent lodging in a charming cabin after your full day with the animals. If transportation around the zoo is a concern, you can enjoy the services of DART, Dallas Area Rapid Transit, which will transport you all around the area.
