The lush, natural habitat exhibits of the zoo are home to 500 animal species
and a world-famous reptile collection. It was named one of the top zoos in
America and the No. 1 attraction in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex by the 2004
Zagat Survey U.S. Family Travel Guide.
In 2010, the zoo opened a new 30,000-square-foot herpetological facility,
dubbed the Museum of Living Art, which houses more than 4,000 amphibians and
reptiles of 260 species in an architecturally stunning building.
An above- and underwater viewing exhibit is home to a colony of African
black-footed penguins. Other exhibits include an African savannah with
endangered black and white rhinos, giraffes and birds; Asian Falls, where guests
stroll along raised a boardwalk to view Sumatran tigers and bears; and World of
Primates, which features Great Ape species, monkeys, tropical birds and more.
Don't miss Texas Wild!, an 8-acre exhibit dedicated to the Lone Star
State's native flora and fauna, which houses more than 200 native Texas
animals.
Open at 10 a.m. daily; seasonal closing times vary. Admission charge. 1989
Colonial Parkway. 817/759-7500. www.fortworthzoo.org.
City: Fort Worth
Region: Prairies and Lakes
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.
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
City: Canyon
Region: Panhandle Plains
Lakes near Dallas
City: Dallas
Region: Prairies and Lakes
Lake Conroe Park
City: Conroe
Region: Piney Woods
Galveston Island Beach
City: Galveston
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
