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Dallas Zoo Review
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Dallas Zoo
- Address: 650 S. R.L. Thornton Freeway (I-35), South Dallas, Dallas, TX | Map It
- Phone: 214/943-2771
- www.dallas-zoo.org
- Category: Zoos/Aquariums
- Location: Dallas
Fodor's Review:
The Fort Worth Zoo is a huge draw in the area, but the Dallas Zoo shouldn't be overlooked. The Wilds of Africa section re-creates the habitats of animals such as African penguins, chimpanzees, saddle-billed storks, and okapi (zebralike cousin to the giraffe). When it's not too hot or too cold, you can ride a monorail (for a fee) through the Africa exhibit to gain a treetop perspective and to learn more about the animals. Zoo North, the older section of the zoo, includes some exhibits that haven't been changed in decades. But other sections are modern and interactive, especially the tiger habitat and the children's zoo. A fabulous aviary allows children to feed birds, some of which will perch on your hand or shoulder. There's also a petting zoo, pony rides, giant fish tank, playground, and stream for jumping and splashing in. The DART red line stops just outside the zoo's entrance.
- Cost: $8.75
- Open: Daily 9-4
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