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Go on an urban safari at Giants of the Savanna, where you can witness elephants, giraffes and other African animals interact in a natural grasslands setting. Feed a giraffe, watch a predator demo, and discover over 2,000 fascinating animals that call the Dallas Zoo home.

Dallas CityPASS includes:

General Admission — Entry includes all animal exhibits and daily keeper chats. (Zoo Lights is not included.)

Giants of the Savanna is a highly acclaimed multi-species exhibit.

The Dallas Zoo was the first in the U.S. to combine elephants with zebras, giraffes, impalas, ostriches and guinea fowl in the same habitat, just as they would be found in the wild.

Highlights

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    Get ready to explore 106 acres – the Dallas Zoo is the largest zoological park in Texas.

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    Go on Safari at the Giants of the Savanna exhibit and enjoy an interactive experience built around the different species of animals that call the savanna home: elephants, giraffes, kudus, ostriches, lions, warthogs, guinea fowl, and cheetahs. This is the only exhibit in North America where you’ll see giraffes and elephants together!

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    Splash in a stream and feed birds at the award-winning Lacerte Family Children’s Zoo, featuring educational and interactive exhibits that connect families with nature.

The Dallas Zoo’s herd consists of eight female and two male African elephants – one of which was born at the Zoo in May 2016.

Tigers are primarily solitary creatures and their striped coats provide excellent camouflage among the tall grasses and forests of their habitats.

Visit Dallas Zoo with CityPASS®

CityPASS tickets offer a great way to see Dallas Zoo while saving you time and money.

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Advice for Visitors

Tips

Best Time to Visit

During hot weather, many of the animals are inactive during the afternoon, preferring to hide in shady areas to avoid the sun. Plan on arriving first thing in the morning to enjoy the most animal activity.

Learn more about your favorite Dallas Zoo animals from the zoologists who care for them at the Zoo's daily Keeper Chats! Check the schedule before you visit.

The Lacerte Family Children’s Zoo features a wading stream, so pack towels and/or a bathing suit for your children. (Swim diapers are required for toddlers.)

Learn more on the CityPASS Blog about what you'll see at Dallas Zoo.

Attraction Features

Amenities

Dining: Prime Meridian Café, Serengeti Grill, Safari Marketplace, multiple outdoor snack stops open seasonally.

Gift Shops: Zoofari Market

Strollers: Available for rent on a first-come, first-served basis; see details.

Parking/Transportation

Find parking information here. Click here for information on transportation and directions.

Offers & Upgrades

10% off Your Purchase

Get 10% off your purchase at the Zoofari Market Gift Shop.

$2 off General Admission

Dallas CityPASS includes option attractions that allow you to choose which attractions to visit. To visit extra attractions at a savings, you can take advantage of this exclusive discount for CityPASS ticket holders.

Special Experiences and Rides

See the Zoo website for details and to purchase tickets.

Giraffe Feedings: $7 per food bunch
Bird Feedings: $3 per seed stick
T-rex Express Mini Train: $5 per rider
Endangered Species Carousel: $5 per rider
Destination Dinosaurs: $6 per ticket

Contact Information & Hours

  • Dallas Zoo
  • 650 South R L Thornton Freeway
  • Dallas, TX 75203-3013
  • Open daily
  • Summer: 9am-5pm
  • Winter: 9am-4pm

Check website for current hours.

Closed Christmas Day.

The Wild Encounters Stage offers opportunities for greater interaction between animals and guests.

The Dallas Zoo is part of the Asian Small-clawed Otter Species Survival Plan (SSP), a collaborative conservation and breeding program of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums that manages efforts to help ensure survival of endangered species.

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Fantastic deal!
We got to see all the sights we were going to see anyway, at a fraction of the cost. Definitely made our trip planning (and budgeting) so much easier. Loved all the places we visited.
Made it to almost all the museums. Good deal!
Buddy and I made a quick dallas trip and this pass was a great way to see a lot the city has to offer. Definitely better and cheaper to go this route if you plan on seeing 3 or 4 of the venues.
CityPASS is a must!
If you want to do the tourist thing whether you’re a visitor or a "Dallasite" then the CityPASS is a must-get.
Great way to see everything and save money, too!
I have 3 granddaughters and I am always looking for ways to entertain and educate them without breaking the bank. The CityPASS was a real blessing! I purchased the Dallas CityPASS and we were able to see and do something new and exciting every day!
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The CityPASS is a win-win situation. You get to plan your stay better knowing that you WILL be visiting those sites and avoids the hassle of standing in line to purchase the tickets. Fast, quick, economical and FUN!
Dallas CityPASS is rated 4.5 out of 5 by 1178.
Rated 1 out of 5 by from Not worth it Not worth it if you are local. Didn’t see the 9 day to use it or lose it
Date published: 2026-07-13
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Never disappoints I have purchased CityPASS in several cities. The most recent was Dallas. It was amazing. I did the Perot nature and Science museum. It is a must see. The Star- practice facility for the Dallas Cowboys (because we couldn't do the stadium tour due to the Fifa soccer games). But, wow the practice facility is amazing. I did the zoo and the reunion tower, both were good. I do with the aquarium would have been an option. But, you can't offer everything. All in all this pass saved us a lot of $$$$. Thanks
Date published: 2026-07-12
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great deal! I bought the CityPASS when I went to Dallas to see my Guardians play the Rangers. I appreciated that the Reunion Tower, Perot, and Holocaust & Human Rights Museum were all so close together. I was visiting family members with young kids, so we did the zoo for the fourth thing. A very fun weekend!
Date published: 2026-06-08
Rated 4 out of 5 by from CityPASS helps explore Dallas CityPASS was a good investment for my trip to Dallas. I enjoyed the ease of entering the attractions with just one ticket software as opposed to needing to remember where multiple emails were. I wish that it would have been clearer on which attraction required reservations upon purchase of the CityPASS as opposed to when you went to redeem. But otherwise a good purchase.
Date published: 2026-06-02
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Deal for Must See Dallas Sites CityPASS was one of my best experiences in Dallas. I used to Zoo, Holocaust Museum, Perot Museum and Reunion Tower Tickets. It was super easy to use at each venue (reserve Perot museum and Reunion Tower Tickets ahead of time). The Holocaust Museum was one I probably wouldn't have visited without the CityPASS but was an exceptional museum that helped me to revisit history and inspire me to be better human. The hologram interactive theater with victims of the holocaust was a must do!
Date published: 2026-05-26
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