Fort Worth Zoo

Pros: 435 species, intelligent layout, intelligently designed exhibits, easy to see the animals, spacious mammal habitats.
Cons: Hot in summer.

We live in Dallas and we sometimes visit the Dallas Zoo, however, we also visit the Fort Worth Zoo from time to time. For example, I visited the Fort Worth Zoo with my daughter a few weeks ago. In my opinion the Fort Worth Zoo is a little bit nicer than ...

Pros: Natural habitats meet lush landscaping
Cons: Somewhat expensive

Step through the wooden gates, cross the bridge, and enter the Animal Kingdom at the Fort Worth Zoo -- one of the best zoos in the United States!

If you've read all the reviews of the San Diego Zoo, you might think they're head...

Pros: Great exhibits, viewer friendly, VERY large and clean
Cons: Parking on busy days, hot weather can be uncomfortable 

Visiting family in Texas recently I made a stop back to the Fort Worth Zoo which I had not been to for almost 10 years. I had remembered a few bits and pieces of it as it had been a long time but I was eager to go back now that I am able to appreciate ...

Pros: Wide variety of animals; plenty of shade; great for kids.
Cons: Texas in the spring and summer is hotter than hell.

Being a native Arkansan, I thought I knew all about heat and humidity. Indeed, in some parts of the state, there are two seasons -- summer, and a couple of months that aren't quite warm enough to be summer. Oh, and there's typically snow or ice falling...

Pros: Family Friendly
Cons: Half Price Wednesdays are very crowded

My family can't stay away from the Fort Worth Zoo! I'm not sure if it's because the zoo is so much fun or they think they see family similarities. We have been Safari Club Members for two years now and at a cost of $89.00 a year it has been money well...

Pros: new Texas Wild exhibit, beautiful exhibits, very clean, lots of kids' activities
Cons: Hotter than you-know-what, can get crowded

Since moving to the Tarrant County area a little over a year ago, my family has had a membership to this zoo. We take the kids about twice a month during Spring and Summer. Just this last month, they opened a new exhibit called Texas Wild. It is over 8...

Pros: Very family friendly with a wide variety of animals and exhibits.
Cons: A little expensive but still worth it!

Others have written about the Penguin exhibit, the beautiful Primate exhibit with its lush waterfalls and landscaping, and other wonderful sites to see there.
However, I would like to focus on what's new since the last opinions were posted.
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Pros: The Lion exhibit which echoes the lion's roar all over the zoo
Cons: The hippo exhibit, they're usually under the water and you can only see their backs

I have a daughter that is two years old and absolutely loves the zoo. We got a season pass this last year to the Fort Worth Zoo and absolutely love it. The zoo is very easy to maneuver. The sections are all separated to give themes and make it easy to ...

Pros: Primate Exhibit
Cons: Not a place to go during a Texas summer!

I have always loved going to the zoo even before I had my son. Now I don't have to drag my husband!!! Last April I invested in a year pass when my son was 18 months. It has paid for itself several times. I have found that the time of year to avoid...

Pros: Beautifully Landscaped Zoological Park filled with numerous wildlife and great shops and eateries.
Cons: None

The Forth Worth Zoological Park is a showcase of numerous wildlife, gift shops, asmusement rides, and eateries that have great tasting fast food. I absoutely love this Zoological Park located in an beautifully landscaped area in the heart of Texas.
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Pros: Wonderful well kept animals in great habitats
Cons: Can't think of any

If you live in the Dallas Fort Worth "Metroplex" and you haven't been to the Fort Worth Zoo...why not???? When I lived in California I thought they had the absolute best zoos...not so! Fort Worth provides habitats that are fabulous for viewing...

Pros: Large, natural habitats, lots to see
Cons: Expensive food

The Forth Worth Zoo is THE best zoo I have been to. The natural habitats and well-kept grounds make it a great place to go. It is so large that you can look forward to spending a lot of time there or making trips back to see more.

Why did...

Pros: great for family, educational, entertaining
Cons: high food and drink prices, extremly hot in July and August

I have not been over too the Fort Worth Zoo since I was a child until last Tuesday when I took my kids. My kids are now 4 (almost 5) and twins who are 3. They really enjoyed the zoo.. The loved looking at all the animals, especially the chimpanzes and...

Pros: Outstanding selection of plant and animal life
Cons: A lot of walking for small children

Our family moved to the Dallas area several months ago, and now that the heat of summer has passed, and we had our first taste of fall, we headed to the Fort Worth Zoo. We went on a Saturday and it was very crowded. I guess a lot of folks had the same...

Pros: Lot's to do and see.
Cons: Price, but worth it.

We go to this zoo at least once a year and love it! Children have their favorites and enjoy different activities so I will try my best to sum up the park with my overall impression. Even when it is crowded it's manageable. You can see the exhibits ...