This is the worst zoo that I have ever been too. This is not a habitat zoo where the animals are equipped with surroundings similar to their habitat. The birds are kept in cages which is similar to keeping humans in boxes. The tortoises, who are migratory animals that swim hundreds of miles were kept in enclosed areas with not... more

make sure and bring 7 dollars to park a little steep and it has to be cash, also extra cash for pony rides and carasel. they did take credit cards at the monorail. This zoo is huge and very nice! the bathrooms were clean. Next time we will pack our lunch because food was a little pricey. We loved the... more

My family are AZA zoo members and travel to zoos all over when we travel. We live near Dallas but had not been to their zoo in many years. The animals are moving and live in well cared for habitats. The previous writer wrote about the small enclosure for the elephants but if they would have read the info; Dallas... more

My son, husband, and I recently visited the Dallas Zoo. We were extremely disappointed with our experience. Most of the exhibits were closed, even though the day was nice and sunny, and I was very concerned with the space alloted per animal. The poor elephants' pin was so small that they couldn't even turn a full circle without hitting a... more

The Dallas Zoo has come leaps and bounds from where it was 5-6 years ago. From the newly renovated entrance to the addition of penguins, Nile crocodiles, and the overall park experience, it is a very pleasant surprise. At over 100 acres, it's the largest zoo in the state of Texas, and it's very stroller friendly with large walkways and... more

Our office recently had a function 2 weeks ago (July 13, 2009) at the Dallas Zoo where we received zoo admission and a catered lunch for a set price. It was lovely! Although I have lived in the Dallas area for over 10 years, I had never before visited the Dallas Zoo - I had only visited the Fort Worth... more

The zoo maintains animals in habitats that are little better, maybe worse than prisons for some animals. 7 Galapagos tortoises are kept in a tiny mudhole without plant life or any semblance of realistic habitat. The same goes for many of the exhibits. This zoo should not have many of these animals until the habitats allow the animals to live... more

I went to the zoo on a Wednesday afternoon and it was a pretty quiet day, both in regards to visitors and animals. I would agree with other posters that the habitats are tiny relative to the size/nature of many animals. The zoo grounds are very pretty, well wooded and such. It cost $5 for parking, and $9 for admission... more

I was surprised to see such good reviews for this zoo! When I went to the zoo, I expected it to be nice because it belongs to such a big city. I was stunned however, not only because of the general zoo, but the treatment of the animals. When I went, a huge lion was caged in a habitat that... more