The Dallas World Aquarium

The Dallas World Aquarium 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.

Meet the pygmy marmoset šŸ’ā€”the tiniest primate in the Western Hemisphere! These agile monkeys live in family groups and s...
11/29/2025

Meet the pygmy marmoset šŸ’ā€”the tiniest primate in the Western Hemisphere! These agile monkeys live in family groups and spend their days navigating the treetops of South American floodplain forests šŸŒæ. Their diet is mostly sap and gum, which they expertly gnaw with their long lower teeth, and they communicate through vocalizations, facial expressions, and hair-raising displays.

šŸ§ Say Gā€™day to Bluey ā€“ Our New Penguin Pal at DWA!Bluey is here! Heā€™s our new Little Blue Penguin character, bringing fa...
11/28/2025

šŸ§ Say Gā€™day to Bluey ā€“ Our New Penguin Pal at DWA!

Bluey is here! Heā€™s our new Little Blue Penguin character, bringing families closer to our real penguin colony through fun, interaction, and curiosity. Catch him near the habitat during scheduled appearances.

Flash is back on the big screen in Zootopia 2ā€¦ and right here in Dallas. Good Morning Texas stopped by to meet one of ou...
11/24/2025

Flash is back on the big screen in Zootopia 2ā€¦ and right here in Dallas. Good Morning Texas stopped by to meet one of our brown-throated three-toed sloths and see firsthand why these slow-moving stars steal every scene. šŸ¦„

Paige heads to the Dallas Aquarium to check out their real-life-version of "Flash. " Go to dwazoo.com for more information.

Graceful and otherworldly šŸŒ™šŸŖ¼ The Moon jellyfish drifts through the water, its bell pulsating to move and its fringe-like...
11/20/2025

Graceful and otherworldly šŸŒ™šŸŖ¼ The Moon jellyfish drifts through the water, its bell pulsating to move and its fringe-like tentacles capturing tiny prey. Though it has no brain, heart, or eyes, this translucent beauty senses its surroundings and survives in oceans around the world.

Burrowing Owls spend more time on the ground than in the treesā€”nesting, hunting, and even raising their young in undergr...
11/16/2025

Burrowing Owls spend more time on the ground than in the treesā€”nesting, hunting, and even raising their young in underground burrows. šŸ¦‰ This one is keeping watch from the entrance of their home.

Thereā€™s more to the ocean than fish. šŸŖø From colorful anemones to soft corals, these living organisms help shape the worl...
11/12/2025

Thereā€™s more to the ocean than fish. šŸŖø From colorful anemones to soft corals, these living organisms help shape the world beneath the waves ā€” creating shelter, balance, and beauty in every tank.

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

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+12147202224

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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 aquariumā€™s expansion, as a restaurant/bar known as ā€œTejano Rodeo.ā€ 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 ā€œchannelā€ between the freshwater and saltwater ecosystems. The ORINOCO ā€“ 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.