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Location
Visitor tip
Don't miss the 70-foot-long underwater viewing area for hippos—it's a unique feature that allows you to see these massive animals fully submerged, offering a perspective you won't get at most zoos.
Visitor tip
The African Savanna features extensive shaded walkways and multiple panoramic viewing areas, making it ideal for families with young children or visitors sensitive to heat. Plan to take advantage of these rest spots throughout your visit.
Visitor tip
Visitors consistently note the giraffe exhibit and baby elephant as major highlights. Prioritize these areas early in your visit when crowds are lighter and animals are most active.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Zoo
- Main Attraction
- African Savanna habitat with giraffe feeding
- Size
- 10 acres
- Highlights
- Underwater hippo viewing, giraffe interaction, multiple species in shared habitat
What visitors say
Members of the Dallas zoo for years. Kids love going but first time at the FW....probably will be switching our membership over. Cleaner, more interesting animals. Kids just loved it way more.
We absolutely love this zoo! It’s clean, well-organized, and full of amazing animals. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable, and you can tell the animals are well cared for. There are fun, interactive areas for kids and plenty of…
It was fun, a lot of really cool animals and some nice places to stop and sit for a bit. An ostrich tried to eat the rope fence but fail however he kept trying so points for dedication. There was also a... gazelle I think whi had one…
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Did You Know?
- Features a 70-foot-long underwater viewing area for observing hippos fully submerged, allowing visitors to see these large animals in their aquatic environment
- Offers interactive giraffe feeding experience from an elevated observation deck, allowing direct interaction with reticulated giraffes
- African Savanna exhibit houses southern black rhinos, an endangered species, as part of the zoo's collection
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