Fort Worth Zoo (Fort Worth)

Photo: Kitkattt3, CC BY 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons. Entrance sign and pond of the Museum of Living Art (MOLA) herpetarium at Fort Worth Zoo.

Fort Worth Zoo in Fort Worth: best for ages 0-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, 13-17; Adults $22; Children (3-12) $18; Seniors (65+) $18; children 2 and under free.

Address1989 Colonial Pkwy, Fort Worth, TX 76110

HoursOpen 365 days a year; Monday-Friday 9am-4pm, Saturday-Sunday 9am-5pm (the zoo's listing hours; seasonal schedules apply and holiday hours differ - Thanksgiving and Christmas reported as 12pm-4pm)

PricesAdults $22; Children (3-12) $18; Seniors (65+) $18; children 2 and under free

Price notesFlag: the zoo's own ticket-pricing page could not be fully retrieved at verification; the figures shown are the zoo's current published prices as consistently carried in 2026 visitor guides checked 2026-11-05, and parking ($5) is confirmed on the zoo's own site. Safari Splash is an additional $6 with zoo admission ($5 for members) per the zoo's own Safari Splash page, and is closed for the winter season.

Age notesPricing tiers: Children (3-12); children 2 and under free. The zoo includes the Toyota Children's Ranch and Petting Corral and the Safari Splash water play area (seasonal).

BookingDated tickets are sold online through the zoo's ticketing system and at the gate.

Suggested timeAbout 4.5 hours

AccessibilityNot confirmed - no accessibility statement was captured from the zoo's official pages at verification.

ParkingParking $5 per vehicle, confirmed on the zoo's own Safari Splash FAQ page; members park free.

Tickets & bookingOfficially confirmed on the zoo's own Field Trips page: full-priced tickets can be purchased directly through the Fort Worth Zoo online up to 48 hours before a visit or at the ticket booth on the day; tickets from schools or third-party sites are not valid. 'Wednesdays are half-price days' is now stated on the zoo's own page (same manner of purchase, online or ticket booth) — this upgrades the half-price Wednesday item that the base report had omitted as unconfirmed.

ParkingOfficial Field Trips page: all non-bus vehicles pay $5 when they enter the parking lot (school buses park free in the main lot; overflow may use free ancillary lots). Behind-the-Scenes page: one parking pass for a single vehicle is included with those experiences; each additional vehicle requires a $5 parking pass.

AccessibilityLimited official detail fetched: the Field Trips page states 'Fort Worth Zoo strives to provide an inclusive experience for all' and points to accessibility information (contact Education Department 817-759-7200). Behind-the-Scenes experience pages list accessibility information per experience, e.g. walking/standing 15-25 minutes, unpaved surfaces including loose dirt or grass, and wheelchair accessible. A general visitor accessibility statement was NOT retrieved in this pass — remains not confirmed.

Family facilitiesGroups are welcome to bring packed lunches and coolers, but the Zoo does not provide space or transportation for these items; several picnic areas are located throughout the park (official Field Trips page, stated for field-trip groups). Hand stamp on exit for re-entry (same page).

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Venue details last verified November 5, 2026 against official sources. Hours and prices change — check the official site before you go. FamilyDay AI is a free planning tool for parents; we list only facts we have verified, and we never invent ratings or reviews.

Fort Worth Zoo — Fort Worth, Texas

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