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Monday 8:30am - 4pm Tuesday 8:30am - 4pm Wednesday 8:30am - 4pm Thursday 8:30am - 4pm Friday 8:30am - 4pm Saturday 8:30am - 4pm Sunday 8:30am - 4pm

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We're open daily. Our hours are Monday - Sunday, 8:30 am - last entry 4:00 pm. Lounging around are Two-toed and Three-toed sloths.

We are closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve last entry is at 2:00 PM, and Christmas Day. The adventure at The Dallas World Aquarium begins at the top of the rainforest exhibit, where exotic birds, such as Cocks-of-the-rock and many species of toucans, can be seen. Endangered animals, such as Orinoco crocodiles, Giant river otters, Antillean manatees and several species of monkeys are part of the

many conservation projects. The aquarium portion displays interesting marine life, including Japanese crabs, jellyfish, Leafy, Weedy and Ribbon seadragons. Black-footed and Blue penguins can be seen swimming as guests enjoy the outdoor South Africa exhibit. Sharks, rays and sawfish are only a few of the fish living in the Mundo Maya cenote. Safe from Neotropical eagles, are euphonias, tanagers and hummingbirds. Reptiles and amphibians, both of significance to the Maya culture, can be seen throughout the exhibit.

09/22/2025

Meet the giant otter.🦦 Native to South America’s slow-moving rivers and oxbow lakes, these social animals live in tight-knit family groups and spend much of their time in the water. Listed as Endangered, they’re part of an international effort to ensure their survival.

09/20/2025

Kevin from Up? Not quite—but we get the resemblance. 😉
This is a Wattled Jacana, known for its striking red wattles, long legs, and extra-long toes that let it walk across floating plants in wetlands. They’re not strong fliers, but they’re excellent swimmers and divers. 🐦🌿

09/19/2025

With head-to-head clashes reaching over 20 mph, the Bighorn Ram is one of nature’s most dramatic athletes—captured in bold, defiant form in Warhol’s Endangered Species series.

Once widespread, these rams were pushed to the edges of their historic range due to disease from domestic livestock and shrinking habitat. Today, approximately 58,000 remain across North America.

Protecting their future means investing in wildlife corridors, managing livestock-borne diseases, and supporting strategic reintroduction efforts.

View this striking piece as part of Andy Warhol’s series, now showing at The Dallas World Aquarium through the end of the year.

09/10/2025

The Hawk-headed parrot is a true marvel of the rainforest 🦜🌿. Its striking red and blue head feathers can rise into a dramatic ruff when it feels threatened, while its social nature keeps it active in small groups. Native to South America, this parrot balances beauty, intelligence, and boldness in equal measure.

09/06/2025

Coiled in calm—or ready to move in an instant. You’ll have to guess which.🐍

09/02/2025

Meeting the Harpy Eagle up close is like standing face-to-face with the rainforest itself.
With its feathered crown, piercing gaze, and a wingspan stretching over six feet, this apex bird quietly surveys its surroundings—patient, watchful, and entirely in command of its space. 🦅

08/29/2025

Flamingos stretch their wings to maintain muscle health and regulate body temperature—simple, essential behaviors.

08/25/2025

Step inside and trade skyscrapers for towering trees. 🌿🌳

08/21/2025

Just two penguins, taking in the day.

08/19/2025

Whether you’re looking at the world from above or eye-to-eye with its tiniest residents, there’s something to discover everywhere. 🐢🍃

08/17/2025

Eyes, ears, and nostrils—all perfectly aligned on the top of the head—let the Morelet’s crocodile watch, listen, and breathe while staying almost completely hidden beneath the water’s surface.

Address

1801 N Griffin Street
Dallas, TX
75202

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 4pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 4pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 4pm
Thursday	8:30am - 4pm
Friday	8:30am - 4pm
Saturday	8:30am - 4pm
Sunday	8:30am - 4pm

Telephone

+12147202224

Website

http://www.dwazoo.com/

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Our History

An old warehouse at 1801 North Griffin Street, near the Historic West End District in downtown Dallas, became the original site of The Dallas World Aquarium, opening to the public in October 1992. Built in 1924, the empty warehouse had been occupied until 1982. During those years it was used for various industries, including the Mohawk Rubber Company and Pioneer Steel Rule and Die.

The adjacent building at 1815 North Griffin was purchased in 1996. Built in 1929 as a warehouse for the storage of rubber goods, it was later used by a Venetian blind company in the early 50s and lastly prior to the aquarium’s expansion, as a restaurant/bar known as “Tejano Rodeo.” As with the first building, the interior was completely demolished, leaving only the brick walls and support structure. The alley between the two buildings became the “channel” between the freshwater and saltwater ecosystems. The ORINOCO – Secrets of the River opened to the public in October 1997.

The vacant lot at 1814 Laws Street (behind 1801 North Griffin) was purchased in May 2000 for the first newly constructed portion of the facility. Construction on the Mundo Maya exhibit started in April 2002 and opened to the public in August 2004.