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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.

03/26/2025

The mane event is here - it's time for a Moja mane update!🦁🎉

Have you spotted an extra scruffy cub out in our lion habitat? That’s our Moja! At nearly 1.5 years old, he is now a big boy -- officially weighing more than his mom, Saba, with a mane that is growing in fast and fierce! Male lions typically develop their full manes between the ages of 3 and 5, but our keepers have noticed that Moja’s mane is a *hair* ahead of schedule!😉

Moja has been spending more time with his dad, Jabulani, which means some time apart from Mom, but this natural transition is a key part to helping him grow in independence! Keep any eye out for him on your next visit – you might even get to hear him roar!

03/24/2025

Chillin’ out, maxin’, relaxin’ all cool 😎

03/20/2025

Well, Iggy’s only been back for a week but it feels like forever. We did however uncover one final photo of an Iggy sighting around town – how could he NOT stop by Joe T’s during perfect patio weather for that world-famous margarita!? 🍋‍🟩☀️

03/19/2025

It’s a baby flamingo power pose! 🩷🦩💅🏻

03/17/2025

Don’t worry, we’ve got our something green covered! 💚☘️

03/14/2025

After a two-month hiatus, Iggy is back, brighter and greener than ever! 💚

For the last 15 years, sitting on top of our animal hospital, this 40-foot-long iguana sculpture has certainly weathered his fair share of the elements. A talented team of Zoo engineers and painters, along with local artist Kristen Soble, transformed our funky Fort Worth Zoo ambassador back to his pristine, lime green glory – including the hand-painting of individual scales, a few shiny, new pearly whites and a ruby-red main/pedi. That’s right! He’s always had red nails!

Look for our favorite landmark on your next visit to the Zoo. If you want even more Iggy, you can adopt your very own (for a limited time)! And yes, it even comes with a collection miniature iconic hats. Not only does this special adoption commemorate Iggy’s transformation, but it also contributes to the care and conservation of his real-life reptilian counterparts, both at the Fort Worth Zoo and in the wild. 🦎
https://www.fortworthzoo.org/iggy-adoption

A huge thanks to our friends at Higginbotham for providing Iggy with his luxurious spa retreat – he needed all the help he could get! 😉

03/10/2025

Caption this behind-the-scenes moment between Saba and Jabulani 🤣 The winning caption will be announced on our stories tomorrow!

📷: Keeper Lindey

03/08/2025

With spring right around the corner, Iggy wanted to get a taste of this famous ice cream he keeps hearing about. It Melt-ed right in his mouth!🍦😋

Guess what flavor he tried?

03/07/2025

In celebration of International Women’s Day tomorrow, we’re shining a spotlight on the incredible all-female Fort Worth Zoo team behind our first Houston toad release of the year!

Yesterday, the team successfully released 64,891 eggs and 8,677 tadpoles in the species’ native range in Bastrop county to kick off Houston toad breeding season. This release marks an exciting step forward for one of our core Texas-native conservation efforts.

The Houston toad is critically endangered with less than 400 total individuals believed to be left in the wild. As one of only four facilities breeding this Texas amphibian, utilizing our dedicated conservation facility, the Texas Native Amphibian Center, the Zoo is at the forefront of reintroduction efforts for this species.

Here’s to the women leading the way in conservation and making a real impact for Texas wildlife!

03/05/2025

Bruce is moovin’ and groovin’ 🎶🐮

Some mornings before the Zoo opens, Bruce and his keepers go on walks so he can explore the Zoo around him. These walks help him get comfortable on a lead, strengthen his bond with his keepers and introduce him to new sights and scents. Plus, they’re enriching for not just Bruce but also the other animals he walks by!

Where in the Zoo should Bruce explore next? Comment your suggestions below! ⬇️

03/03/2025

This , we’re doubling down on snake conservation! 🐍 As a continued nod to the Year of the Snake, we highlight the Zoo’s efforts through the Virgin Islands tree boa conservation program. The Virgin Islands boa is one of the smallest and most rare boa species in the world! However, due to their tiny size, they are also particularly vulnerable to predators, leading to their endangered status.

Through this program, the Zoo and its partners continue to breed and establish new populations, evaluate potential release locations and monitor existing populations to assess their status and risk. All of these efforts are crucial to ensure a better future for this rare, endangered species. The Fort Worth Zoo is dedicated to conserving wildlife both locally and around the world.

03/02/2025

Tag, you’re it! Is your kid ready to run, jump and explore with us at Spring Break Zoo Camp?

Camp runs from Monday, March 17 to Friday, March 21 (excluding Wednesday, March 19) and is full of outdoor adventures, animal encounters and more for kids ages 5 to 10! Register for one day or all 4 by Wednesday, March 12. Click the link in our bio to learn more!

03/01/2025

This month and every month, we’re celebrating the amazing women who pour their time, energy and talent into making the Zoo the best it can be! ❤️

02/28/2025

Spring hours are here! We are now open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Come spend a longer day with us!

02/26/2025

Peacefully enjoying my Friday before someone reminds me it’s only Wednesday …

02/25/2025

Meet Quilliam and Piper, the Zoo’s new squishy-nosed prehensile-tailed porcupines!

This bonded pair are said to be curious and nosey (no pun intended 😉) about what is going on around them. They love to munch, especially on corn and coconut, and are always side by side. 🥰

This porcupine species is known for their prehensile tails that are adapted for holding objects, balancing on branches and even climbing tree limbs! As ambassador animals, Quilliam and Piper will engage audiences in stage shows and participate in regular, voluntary training and care with their keepers – all while serving as ambassadors for their amazing species! ♥️

02/23/2025

We’re officially in the not-so-terrible twos!🎂

Happy 2nd Birthday to the youngest elephant in our herd, Travis. In honor of his birthday, let’s take a trip down memory lane through photos from his first two years. 🥰

Flash forward to today, Travis’ keepers say he is quite smart, excelling at training, learning new skills and voluntarily participating in his healthcare. He spends his days with mom Belle and grandmother Rasha, swimming often — he’s definitely still our water boy!

We’re celebrating his birthday as another conservation success as he is our fifth Asian elephant calf born in Zoo history.

02/22/2025

A Saturday shank bone snack for Hatch Chile, the African leopard! Is that not your go-to weekend treat? 😉

📷: Keeper Andrew

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Monday	9am - 4pm
Tuesday	9am - 4pm
Wednesday	9am - 4pm
Thursday	9am - 4pm
Friday	9am - 4pm
Saturday	9am - 5pm
Sunday	9am - 5pm

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No one does a watermelon smash like Bubbles the hippo! Clearly it’s a crowd favorite! 😎🍉

Here’s a porcupine hug from us to you! 🥰

This International Women’s Month, we recognize the commitment and contributions of the women who make the Zoo a better place each day. Here is a glimpse at the day-to-day life of the incredible ladies who make up the Fort Worth Zoo! 👏👏👏

Springtime is finally here! ☀️🌷🌱Now that it is officially spring and warmer temperatures are rolling in, look who is resurfacing! Our Texas horned lizards have been waking up and dusting off from their winter hibernation. Next up, our team will work to pair the horned lizards for the upcoming breeding season! 🤎

Slow and steady gets the cantaloupe! 🍈🐢

Sunday to-do list: ✅ Wake up ✅ Make bed ✅ Pat bed ✅ Hang out with fam ✅ Go back to bed … Not a bad little Sunday!

Rest assured, Iggy received a clean bill of health from our Vet Team before he returned to his post atop the animal hospital this week! (This is the same exam that our team completes on iguanas before we release them back into the wild!) 🦎💚

It’s time to spring forward! Come spend a bit of your longer day with us! ☀️🌸

Hi Rico (Cincinnati Zoo), We’re new here … you got any favorite snacks we should try? So far, our go-tos are corn and coconut! 🌽🥥 Thanks! Your friends at the Fort Worth Zoo ♥️

Bruce is moovin’ and groovin’ 🎶🐮 Some mornings before the Zoo opens, Bruce and his keepers go on walks so he can explore the Zoo around him. These walks help him get comfortable on a lead, strengthen his bond with his keepers and introduce him to new sights and scents. Plus, they’re enriching for not just Bruce but also the other animals he walks by! Where in the Zoo should Bruce explore next? Comment your suggestions below! ⬇️

Happy Fat Tuesday from our Kunekune pigs! 💜💚💛 The name Kunekune quite literally means “fat and round” in Maori, the language of the Indigenous Māori people of New Zealand! With short snouts that are made to graze, these chunky pigs are feasting pros - aka perfect inspiration for today! 😋

This #WorldWildlifeDay, we’re doubling down on snake conservation! 🐍 As a continued nod to the Year of the Snake, we highlight the Zoo’s efforts through the Virgin Islands tree boa conservation program. The Virgin Islands boa is one of the smallest and most rare boa species in the world! However, due to their tiny size, they are also particularly vulnerable to predators, leading to their endangered status. Through this program, the Zoo and its partners continue to breed and establish new populations, evaluate potential release locations and monitor existing populations to assess their status and risk. All of these efforts are crucial to ensure a better future for this rare, endangered species. The Fort Worth Zoo is dedicated to conserving wildlife both locally and around the world.