Dallas Zoo — Dallas, Texas

Address650 South R.L. Thornton Freeway (I-35E), Dallas, TX 75203

HoursOpen 364 days a year (closed December 25); regular hours 9am-5pm daily; seasonal 9am-4pm hours may apply - check the zoo's site for the date of visit

PricesTickets start at $18 (date-based pricing); children 2 and under free

Price notesStarting price as published by the zoo; the exact price varies by date. Members receive free admission.

Age notesChildren 2 and under are admitted free (zoo's official ticket information); the zoo operates a children's zoo area. No narrower official age guidance is published.

BookingThe zoo asks all guests, including members, to reserve tickets online in advance.

Suggested timeAbout 4 hours

AccessibilityThe zoo's official visitor information lists stroller and wheelchair rentals.

ParkingZoo parking $15 per vehicle per the zoo's FAQ. Flag: a second section of the zoo's site showed $14 with a note that the price changed October 1 - the FAQ figure of $15 is used here.

Hours in detailOpen 364 days a year (closed Dec 25); regular hours 9am-5pm daily; seasonal 9am-4pm hours may apply in certain summer and winter months; entry times are shown when purchasing online. Dallas Zoo Lights runs on select nights Nov 13-Jan 3 (closed Dec 24-25).

Tickets & bookingAll guests, including members, are asked to reserve tickets online prior to visiting. Tickets are non-refundable but may be exchanged for another day via Guest Services (469.554.7501 / [email protected]). Arrive close to the ticketed arrival window; same-day arrival accommodated as crowds allow.

AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible pathways; ADA accessible ramp and seats on the Endangered Species Carousel; Monarch Express Mini-Train is wheelchair accessible; wheelchair-accessible encounters include Wild Encounters Stage, Wonders of the Wild Amphitheater, Giraffe Feeding Station, Birds Landing, I Spy Butterflies and Goat Yard. Family restrooms are ADA accessible with benches, child changing stations and privacy locks (locations: Wonders of the Wild Amphitheater, Destination: Dinosaurs, Wildflower Ridge, Serengeti Grill, Base Camp, Simmons Hippo Outpost). Service animals welcome (check in at Guest Services); pets/emotional support animals not permitted.

Sensory notesSensory Inclusive Certified by KultureCity. Sensory bags (fidget tools, noise-reducing headphones, visual cue cards) available free to check out at the Information Booth inside the gates. Signage marks sensory-challenge areas and quiet spaces; digital map locates sensory areas. Sensory-friendly Education events feature reduced crowds and limited noise, with success guides, printable maps and sensory havens; ASL interpreters available on request with advance notice.

Family facilitiesBaby-changing stations in every set of restrooms. Comfort Station in the Guest Services building next to the Gift Shop offers nursing parents a quiet, private space with seating and power outlets for pumping. Guests may bring their own food and drinks (no glass, alcohol or single-use disposable straws); no food/cooler storage facilities.

Official tipsOpen rain or shine. Some animals may stay in their barns in extreme heat/cold. Safari Marketplace is closed and parts of the Wilds of Africa plaza close in phases during Safari Trail construction (official construction notice). DART Red Line serves Dallas Zoo Station.