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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.

11/07/2025

Splish splash! 💦🐘

Elephants, like Colonel here, can use their trunks like a water hose to suck up water and splash it on themselves or others. The splashing can be to cool off or get clean, but other times it’s just for play!

10/07/2025

It’s a Gharial 3-PEAT! 👏🐊🎉

For the third year in a row, the Fort Worth Zoo is celebrating the successful hatching of multiples of the critically endangered gharial crocodile. With two new hatchlings, we remain the only institution in North America to produce multiples of the species, and certainly the only to do so back-to-back-to-back!

We’re also the only zoo raising juvenile gharials, so we are learning and tuning rearing techniques while gaining valuable knowledge to not only continue to use here at the Zoo, but to share with scientists, researchers and institutions around the country.

The gharial crocodile is critically endangered due to habitat destruction, pollution, and river fragmentation, all of which make it challenging for the species to survive in the wild.

We’re continually proud of our ectotherm team’s dedication to the conservation of this critically endangered species. It’s an honor for the Zoo to play a vital role in protecting this unique species and contributing to its future for generations to come.💚🌍

09/07/2025

We’re tickled pink by our little Caribbean flamingo chicks! 🥹🦩

The chicks are fluffy & white now, but will eventually grow into the signature reddish-pink Caribbean flamingo plumage - the most vibrant of all 6 flamingo species!

08/07/2025

Our hearts have been heavy with our fellow Texans over the last few days.

Our Fort Worth Zoo family is sending our love and strength to everyone who has been impacted by the devastating flooding in Central Texas.

Together, heavy times can feel just a little lighter.

04/07/2025

You look like the Fourth of July … it makes me want a hot dog real bad. 🌭😉🇺🇸

Happy Fourth of July, everyone! ❤️💙 Salty celebrated the holiday with one of his large, 50-pound carcass feeds.

Saltwater crocodiles are ambush predators meaning that they watch for long periods of time before pouncing to maintain the element of surprise over their prey. Even with a carcass like this, Salty can exhibit his natural behaviors and hunting skills. Plus, it’s a pretty cool sight to see! 🐊💥

03/07/2025

Here come the hatchlings!🦎 The first Texas horned lizards of the season hatched this week — officially kicking off horned lizard season at the Zoo!

This initiative is one of the Zoo’s core conservation projects through which we lead the efforts to breed, hatch and release this iconic Texas-native species back into the wild.

Come see these tiny, spiky hatchlings up close in our Mountains & Desert habitat. 🏜️

02/07/2025

The Fort Worth Zoo is #1 again! 🏆

We recently received the 2025 Texas Travel Award for Best Statewide Zoo/Aquarium! This award program celebrates top destinations and experiences across Texas. Whether it was our breathtaking animals, naturalistic habitats or dedication to conservation that pushed us to the top, we are proud to be named #1!

Thank you to all of our members, staff and guests for helping us reach for the stars! 🌟🤩

29/06/2025

An adorable game of hide-and-seek awaits you at the Zoo! 👀🦩

Come and spot the newly-hatched Caribbean flamingo chicks among the mounds of mud in Flamingo Bay!

28/06/2025

Need a Parents’ Night Out this summer? We’ve got you covered!

The Fort Worth Zoo is hosting two more Overnight Summer Zoo Camp sessions on Saturday, July 12, and Saturday, July 26! Drop off your 8-, 9- and 10-year-olds for an unforgettable overnight adventure at the Zoo — after hours.

Camp runs from 8 p.m. to 10 a.m. the next day and includes a Zoo hike, breakfast and a Summer Zoo Camp T-shirt! Trust us, you don’t want to miss out on this wild summer experience! Link in our bio 🔗

25/06/2025

Just keep swimming, just keep swimming 🐟

This tiny fish is a Pecos pupfish, a species found only in the Pecos River of Texas and New Mexico. It can survive extreme conditions such as high salinity, elevated water temperatures and low oxygen, that most other fish species cannot tolerate. Unfortunately, ongoing drought and hybridization have contributed to population declines.

As one of the first zoos to successfully breed this species, the Fort Worth Zoo maintains an assurance population, releases fish into the wild in partnership with the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department, supplies other partnering facilities with breeding fish and assists with emergency efforts during extended droughts!

Just one of the many ways we are dedicated to conserving our Texas native species! 🐟🌊💙

24/06/2025

Little munchies from a little porcupette! 🫶

The baby is getting bigger and more active each day, and is already practicing its quintessential porcupine munching sounds!

This young one, along with the Zoo’s other prehensile-tailed porcupines, is an outreach animal here at the Zoo and lives mainly behind the scenes. This means that rather than being in a traditional habitat you can visit, they engage with our guests through our Stage Shows, special events, education programs and summer camps!

While the baby has not yet hit the stage, it will soon! So check the schedule and take in a program on your next visit to see if you can spot the quills! 👀⭐️

📸: Keeper Zoe

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Monday	09:00 - 16:00
Tuesday	09:00 - 16:00
Wednesday	09:00 - 16:00
Thursday	09:00 - 16:00
Friday	09:00 - 16:00
Saturday	09:00 - 17:00
Sunday	09:00 - 17:00

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