About Fort Worth Zoo

Fort Worth Zoo has been opened since 1909 and is home to more than 7,000 animals and a world-famous reptile collection. They focus on education and conservation, enhancing the lives of more than 1 million visitors a year. They also have MOLA-Museum of Living Art, Texas Town, and Texas Hall of Wonders. The Fort Worth Zoo is home to 68 endangered and threatened species on the state and federal levels.

The Zoo has been ranked the No. 5 zoo in North America by USA Today, the Best Zoo in Texas by Yahoo Travel, the No. 5 zoo in the nation by USA Travel Guide, the No. 1 attraction in the DFW Metroplex by Zagat survey and a top 10 zoo or aquarium by FamilyFun magazine and TripAdvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Awards.

The Fort Worth Zoo showcases the native Texas habitats by embracing the Texas terrain and different ecosystems.

The New African Savanna

Best walking route at Fort Worth Zoo

Start off at 10 AM

African Savannah
World of Primates
Asian Falls
Raptor Canyon
Lunch at Zoo Creek Cafe
Australian Outback
Penguins
Outdoor Learning Theater
Petting Zoo, Carousel, Texas Wild
Snack at Bluebonnet Cafe
Tram ride back
MOLA
Splash pad
Snack at Monkey Business

You should be done by 5 PM

Useful Tips to enhance your Zoo experience

Get there at 10 AM and plan to spend the entire day there
Have a hearty breakfast before you head here, it will set the tone for the day
It is a walk through zoo, so prepare the family accordingly
There is ample parking for everyone; don’t worry if there is a whole queue of cars leading up to the parking lot, you might need to walk a little to the entrance of the zoo
Carry a stroller if you’d like, there are special stroller ramps across the Zoo
Please carry swimwear and change of clothes. You can’t enter the Splash pad without swimwear, we missed out on this (also because we were exhausted and had a long drive back home)
Carry enough snacks and some meals for the kids and yourselves
Hydrate well, it can be exhausting to walk around
Ensure your geared for the day in the sun with hats, sunscreen, sunglasses and umbrellas if needed. Check out cheap summer gear from Dollar Tree to prepare you for the season
Try to make it on a weekday
Get a POGO Pass. It is such an economical option instead of paying for entrance fees at every location. Check out the detailed post to get 60% off

Animals you can see at Fort Worth Zoo

Birds

Over 148 species of birds including Flamingos, Macaw, Vulture, Owls & the penguins were my absolute favorite

Mammals

You can see all sorts of mammals ranging from Coyote to the king of the junle
I really wish the Tigers & Lions were not kept in such situations 🙁 My heart really aches for them. They belong in the open jungles and not in cages. If you do take your kids here, please explain how these animals are merely exhibits and do not belong here.
Jaguar, Coyote, Hippos, Tiger, Mountain Lions, African Lions, Ibex, Kangaroo, White Tiger & Zebras

Fish

Over 30 species of Fish including Nemo!

Reptiles

Different species of Snakes, Turtles, Tortoises, crocodiles & lizards

Activities at Forth Worth Zoo

Play barn – This is a fantastic play area for toddlers & kids. It is indoors, so a perfect place for them to cool off
Yellow Rose Express Train ride – This is a fun little ride that brings you back towards the entrance. You don’t see any animals but the experience is fun with the kids on board
Carousel
Outdoor Learning Theater
Petting Corral
Wild West shooting gallery
Tasmanian Tower
Safari Splash

Website: https://www.fortworthzoo.org

Address: 1989 Colonial Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76110

If you are traveling further south towards Houston, check out this post on the Bayou Wildlife Zoo in Alvin, Texas.

Much love,

Mama Dee

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