Dallas Zoos

Dallas Zoo, Fort Worth Zoo, Aquariums, Wildlife and Petting Zoos in the Dallas - Fort Worth TX area are listed in our online directory below for zoos. See the animals in their natural habitat, experience wildlife up close or take a train ride tour. Petting Zoos are great outings for moms groups to acquaint your preschooler with barnyard animals.

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Sharkarosa Wildlife Ranch

Phone: 940-686-4600
Address: 11670 Massey Road, Pilot Point, TX

Sharkarosa Wildlife Ranch is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit ranch licensed and regulated by the USDA. Our mission is to provide the North Texas community with the opportunity to experience exotic wildlife in a unique and personal setting.

Through our tours and various programs, we offer children and adults alike the chance to learn and interact with some of the Earth’s most exotic creatures!

Other than our "open to the public" Safari Days, Sharkarosa is open 7 days a week for private, guided tours by reservation only.

Great for Field Trips, home school groups, Boy Scouts or Girl Scouts, Youth Organizations & more!

See the AroundTownKids daily event calendar for our next Public Safari Day.

Grisham Farms

Phone: 214-544-7255
Address: 10 minutes from Highways 75 and 380, McKinney

McKinney’s only petting zoo and home to over 20 different types of farm and exotic animals, Grisham Farms is available for group outings, birthday parties and other special events.

Grisham Farms Petting Zoo is a great educational, fun and interactive outing for your group . A shaded park and picnic area are available. Open for small group visits by appointment only.

The Dallas Zoo

Phone: 214-670-7501

Address: 650 S. RL Thornton Freeway, Dallas
Dates: Starting June 23 - August
Ages: Preschool - 8th Grade (separated by age)

The Dallas Zoo offers exciting Weeklong & Single Day Camps. Learn about Lone Star Critters, be a Zoo Sleuth or explore Animal Habitats. Older kids camps include a Dallas Zoo staff-supervised sleepover.

Sessions are filling up fast so hurry & sign up your child today! Call the number above or mail in your registration form (download online).

Dallas Zoo

Phone: 214-670-6826
Address: 650 S. R.L. Thornton Freeway, Dallas
Hours: 9am - 5pm Daily
Admission: $8.75/adults; $5.75/Kids (ages 3-11 yrs)

The Dallas Zoo, the Largest Zoological Experience in Texas,
is widely recognized for our outstanding Lacerte Family Children’s Zoo, Wilds of Africa exhibit, and award-winning Jake L. Hamon Gorilla Conservation Research Center!

Bring your kids today to see the animals, ride the Monorail, & join the interactive fun in the children’s zoo.