Fort Worth Zoo

Fort Worth Zoo Named one of the "World’s Greatest" for the care of 7,000 animals and conservation around the world.
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The nationally acclaimed Fort Worth Zoo has been voted the No. 1 zoo in North America by USA Today, the Best Zoo in Texas by Yahoo Travel, the No. 5 zoo in the nation by USA Travel Guide, the No. 1 family attraction in the DFW Metroplex by Zagat survey and a Top 10 Zoo or Aquarium by FamilyFun magazine. Home to more than 7,000 animals, the Zoo is in the third of a four-phase, $100-million master p

lan. The first phase, African Savanna, opened in 2018; the second phase, Elephant Springs, opened in April 2021. The third, Hunters of Africa and Asian Predators, is currently under construction and set to open in 2023. The institution’s focus on education and conservation is second to none, enhancing the lives of more than 1 million visitors a year. The Fort Worth Zoo prohibits any comments made on its page that are abusive, defamatory, obscene, deceptive, misleading or otherwise offensive. Comments unrelated to the Zoo and its posted content are also subject to deletion. The Zoo reserves the right to remove any posts that violate this policy and/or block the responsible party from the Zoo’s page.

12/30/2025

Sometimes you gotta play keep away with the best piece of crab! 🦀

📸: Keeper Cynthia

We’re officially in the “uhhh, what day is it?” part of the year 🥱
12/29/2025

We’re officially in the “uhhh, what day is it?” part of the year 🥱

How sweet is this! Keeper Ellis recently spotted Zora all cozied up with her blanket 🥰
12/28/2025

How sweet is this! Keeper Ellis recently spotted Zora all cozied up with her blanket 🥰

12/27/2025

POV: it’s week two of winter break and you really need a nap … but also want to play 🤪🐘

📸: Keeper Gabby

12/26/2025

Anyone else feel like this today? 🙋‍♂️😴

12/25/2025

Everyone has their own style of present unwrapping, Delilah included! 😂

Wishing you all a Merry Christmas from us here at the Fort Worth Zoo! ♥️

If you want to spend some of your holiday with us, the Zoo is open from noon to 4 p.m. today! 🎄

Consider these outreach animal glamour shots our Fort Worth Zoo Christmas card! 🎄🎁❤️
12/24/2025

Consider these outreach animal glamour shots our Fort Worth Zoo Christmas card! 🎄🎁❤️

12/23/2025

Prairie! Dog! Tail! Wags! 🥹

Did you know that prairie dog tail movements are one of the ways they communicate? They use their tails to warn predators, mark their territory — or in this case, communicate as they work together to build their nest! 👏

📸: Keeper Cynthia

Did you know that in the wild, giraffes are adapted to rest almost entirely through short, standing naps? This is a beha...
12/22/2025

Did you know that in the wild, giraffes are adapted to rest almost entirely through short, standing naps? This is a behavior shaped by their natural environment, keeping them alert to predators. In human care, however, calves like Pancake may also choose to lie down and relax as they explore their habitat since they are not at risk of predation. When they are able to lie down to sleep, they get even more deep, restful sleep than they would with just standing naps — helping encourage healthy growth and development. 🦒🍂

Moments like this give guests a closer look at how giraffes grow and how their behaviors can vary depending on their surroundings, helping build understanding and appreciation for giraffes both here at the Zoo and in the wild.

Thanks to our friends Primrose Schools for sponsoring this learning moment! 💡

12/20/2025

Wait for it … classic little sibling behavior 🤣

📸: Keeper Tina

The many trunks of Lady Bird! 🤣📸: Keeper Gabby
12/19/2025

The many trunks of Lady Bird! 🤣

📸: Keeper Gabby

12/18/2025

What, like a good snack has never made you want to sing a little song? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

While gibbons are known for their loud vocalizations first thing in the morning, they also make a variety of other sounds for different reasons. This one that keeper Tina captured is likely a happy sound to indicate that she is enjoying her afternoon snack! 😊

Address

1989 Colonial Pkwy
Fort Worth, TX
76110

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+18177597555

Website

https://www.fortworthzoo.org/camps, https://www.fortworthzoo.org/animal-enrichment-drive

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