Dallas Zoo
About
Housing 2,000 animals, with a renowned children's area, a carousel & a mini-train.
Reviews lean positive — 4.5 out of 5 across 24,401 Google reviews.
It keeps the same hours every day — 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM — which makes planning simple. Parking is the easy part: a paid lot, free street parking and metered street parking. And if it does not suit, 19 more parks in Dallas are listed further down this page.
The quick take
Drawn from this listing's ratings, amenities, hours and how it stacks up against other parks in Dallas.
What works
Solid local standing
A 4.5 average from 24,401 reviews puts it comfortably above the middle of the pack.
A genuine local landmark
24,401 reviews is the kind of number a place only reaches when the whole city knows it.
Open every day
The same hours all week (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM), so there is no schedule to memorise.
Works with kids
Flagged as family-friendly, which usually means room to run and somewhere for the adults to sit.
Free parking
Free street parking — one less thing to pay for, though paid options sit alongside it.
Worth knowing first
Popular enough to be busy
24,401 reviews cuts both ways. Weekend afternoons draw a crowd, so go early or go midweek if you want it quiet.
A narrow window to fit it in
Open 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM and no longer — it has to land inside the working day.
Planning a visit
General guidance for parks, adjusted for what this listing records.
What to expect
Open lawns, paths and benches — the kind of place that works for a twenty-minute break or a whole afternoon, depending on what you bring with you.
A good fit for walkers, picnickers and anyone after a green pause from the surrounding blocks.
When to go
Mornings are the quietest stretch; the lawns fill up in the hours before sunset. The gates are open 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
What to bring
- Water
- A blanket or folding chair
- Sunscreen on clear days
Hours
- Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Amenities
Common questions about Dallas Zoo
What is Dallas Zoo?
Housing 2,000 animals, with a renowned children's area, a carousel & a mini-train. It is a park in Dallas, TX, at 650 S R.L. Thornton Fwy.
What are the opening hours at Dallas Zoo?
Dallas Zoo is open 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM every day of the week.
Is there parking at Dallas Zoo?
Parking options here include a paid lot, free street parking and metered street parking.
Is Dallas Zoo good for kids?
Yes — Dallas Zoo is flagged as family-friendly.
How is Dallas Zoo rated?
Dallas Zoo holds 4.5 out of 5 stars from 24,401 Google reviews.
What else is nearby?
Dallas has 19 other parks listed on AllParx, including Cedar Ridge Preserve, Epic Central Park and River Legacy Parks.
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