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Dallas Zoo
Photographer: Michael Amador

Dallas Zoo

This world-class zoo covers 106 acres and features many rare and endangered species. The latest addition, the 11-acre Giants of the Savanna exhibit, is home to elephants, giraffes, lions, cheetahs, ostriches and impalas. The zoo also features a Gorilla Trail, Monorail safari in the Wilds of Africa area, an endangered tiger habitat with Indochinese and Sumatran tigers, and a children's zoo with interactive, educational exhibits. Open in summer 9 a.m.–5 p.m. daily. Admission charge. 650 S. R.L. Thornton Fwy. (I-35 E.) 469/554-7500. www.dallaszoo.com.

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Lodging

Whether you like quaint cabins, five-star hotels or even rustic dude-ranch digs, there’s always a place to sleep in style.

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Podcast Walking Tours

The best way to explore Texas is to go where the locals go. And we’ll tell you exactly where that is. Just download our podcast walking tours, head out on foot and listen. It’s a genuine Texas experience, one step at a time.

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Texas Videos

From the diverse beauty that surrounds you to the unique people you meet along the way, everything about Texas beckons you to visit. So think of these as more than videos: they’re an invitation to visit the place we’re proud to call home.

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Attractions

Adventure sports, cultural exploration, live music... the list goes on and on. Here, there’s always an attraction to fit your vacation style.

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650 S. R.L. Thornton Fwy.
Dallas, Texas
75203
Phone: 469/554-7500

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Hours

Open in summer 9 a.m.–5 p.m. daily.

Featured Attraction

Unsuccessful in purchasing quality saddles and leather goods in the marketplace, Capt. Richard King began operating his own saddlery shop more than 150 years ago for the use of his men, the "Los Kinenos." Through the years, the shop has outfitted governors, presidents and foreign heads of state. Open 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Mon.–Sat. In historic Raglands Building, downtown, 201 E. Kleberg. 361/595-5761, 800/282-KING.

City: Kingsville
Region: Gulf Coast

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Popular Attractions

With so many amazing things to do in Texas, there’s not enough room to feature them all. So check out some popular attractions to see just how much fun your Texas vacation can be.

Battle Of Adobe Walls
City: Stinnett
Region: Panhandle Plains

Lakes near Dallas
City: Dallas
Region: Prairies and Lakes

Lake Conroe Park
City: Conroe
Region: Piney Woods

Sylvan Beach Park
City: La Porte
Region: Gulf Coast

Lakes near San Antonio
City: San Antonio
Region: South Texas Plains

Devil’s Backbone
City: Wimberley
Region: Hill Country

Balmorhea State Park
City: Balmorhea
Region: Big Bend Country

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