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

I had heard that the Dallas Zoo was not that great but my family decided to go anyway. We were pleasantly suprised, we had a fun time and enjoyed ourselves. The only thing we did not like is the monrail ride for $2.50, you do not see many animals and it is pretty boring. If you are looking for a... more

As other reviewers have noted, the Dallas Zoo is a work in progress. There is a degree of uneveness in the exhibits. Some have obviosuly received a lot more recent attention than others. Some of the infrastructure dates form the Works Progress Adminstration of the 1930's. Other buildings could be classified as "1960's optimisim" (The Bird and Reptile House is... more

I'd say this zoo is a work in progress. We went in December the weather was about 65 and I bet there about only a hundred people at most there on a Saturday. So we had the place to ourself. We did like many of the exhibits, and found that while yes they have no hippos, assorted big cats, and... more

Today was Dollar Day at the Dallas Zoo. This zoo is a nice zoo to visit however it's not the best or even in the same ballpark as the Ft. Worth Zoo. However, it's not far of a drive from home and offers something to do with your kids. My two year old daughter loved the exhibits and the Children's... more

The Dallas Zoo is great! In 2005 they opened 4 new exhibits, (my favorite being Bug U! And they will open at least 4 new ones in 2006. One of the new exhibits will include penguins, and I believe they will finally get bears in 2007 (Asian Sun Bears). They also have rebranded themselves, and have made lots of improvements... more