Dallas Zoo, Dallas

Name: Dallas Zoo
Address: 650 S R L Thornton Fwy, Dallas, 75203-3013, United States
Telephone: +1 469-554-7500

#26 among attractions in Dallas

Zoo, Outdoor activities, Park

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Facts and practical information

Dallas Zoo is a 106-acre zoo located 3 miles south of downtown Dallas, Texas, in Marsalis Park. Established in 1888, it is the oldest and largest zoological park in Texas and is managed by the non-profit Dallas Zoological Society. It is home to over 2,000 animals representing 406 species. It is an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, and is a member of the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums. ()

Alternative names: Opened: 1888 (136 years ago)Animals: 2000Species: 406Elevation: 479 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 32°44'39"N, 96°48'51"W

Address

650 S R L Thornton FwyOak Cliff (Cedar Crest)Dallas 75203-3013 United States

Contact

+1 469-554-7500

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Day trips

Dallas Zoo – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Texas Theatre, Lake Cliff, Lee Harvey Oswald Rooming House, Japanese Garden at Kidd Springs Park.

0.7 miW
Concerts and shows, Theater, Cinema
Texas Theatre, Dallas
18 min walk • The Texas Theatre is a movie theater and Dallas landmark located in the Oak Cliff neighborhood of Dallas, Texas. It gained historical significance on November 22, 1963, as the location of Lee Harvey Oswald's arrest over the suspicion he was the killer of Dallas Police Officer J.
1 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Park
Lake Cliff, Dallas
25 min walk • Lake Cliff is a freshwater lake in the northern part of the Oak Cliff area of Dallas, Texas.
0.9 miNW
Museum, Historical and heritage tours, Tours
Lee Harvey Oswald Rooming House, Dallas
25 min walk • The house at 1026 N. Beckley Street in the Oak Cliff section of Dallas, Texas was the temporary residence of Lee Harvey Oswald at the time of the assassination of United States President John F. Kennedy.
1.4 miNW
32°45'14"N • 96°50'4"W
Japanese Garden at Kidd Springs Park, Dallas
35 min walk • Park, Lake, Playground
0.9 miNW
Neighbourhood
Bishop Arts District, Dallas
23 min walk • The Bishop Arts District is a small shopping and entertainment district in north Oak Cliff, Dallas, Texas, near the intersection of Bishop Street and Davis Street. The Bishop Arts District is immediately southwest of Downtown Dallas.
1.1 miN
Sport, Sport venue
Burnett Field, Dallas
30 min walk • Burnett Field, in Dallas, Texas, was home to several minor league baseball clubs from 1924 to 1964. The ballpark sat 10,500 fans. It was located at 1500 East Jefferson Boulevard, Brazos Street; Colorado Boulevard; and the Trinity River. The ballpark began as Gardner Park, or as some historians call it, "Gardner Park II".
0.8 miW
Neighbourhood, Tudor Revival architecture
North Bishop Avenue Commercial Historic District, Dallas
22 min walk • North Bishop Avenue Commercial Historic District is located in Dallas, Texas.
1.1 miS
Neighbourhood
Beckley Club Estates, Dallas
27 min walk • Beckley Club Estates is a neighborhood in the Oak Cliff area of Dallas, Texas. The area is composed of bungalow style houses built in the 1920s and 1950s along winding, hilly streets in North Oak Cliff.
0.7 miW
Art Deco architecture
Medical Dental Building, Dallas
19 min walk • The Medical Dental Building, located in Dallas, Texas, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Built in 1928 in the Art Deco/Art Moderne style, the nine story low-rise was originally known as the Jefferson Building.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Dallas Zoo open?

Dallas Zoo is open:

Monday 9 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 5 pm
Thursday 9 am - 5 pm
Friday 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday 9 am - 5 pm
Sunday 9 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Dallas Zoo?

Nearby attractions include Texas Theatre, Dallas (18 min walk), Medical Dental Building, Dallas (19 min walk), North Bishop Avenue Commercial Historic District, Dallas (22 min walk), Bishop Arts District, Dallas (23 min walk).

How to get to Dallas Zoo by public transport?

The nearest stations to Dallas Zoo:

Bus

FlixBus Dallas • Lines: 2221, 2231, 2240 (7 min walk)

Light rail

Dallas Zoo • Lines: Red (7 min walk)
Morrell • Lines: Blue (19 min walk)

Tram

Bishop Arts • Lines: 620 (18 min walk)
6th Street • Lines: 620 (22 min walk)