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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 plan. 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.

10/22/2026

We’re smashing pumpkins because Boo at the Zoo starts TOMORROW! 🍭👻🎃

Tomorrow, Oct. 23, through Sunday, Oct. 25, enjoy up-close animal encounters, spooky-themed stage shows, tasty treat stations and more at this family-friendly event –– included with Zoo admission!

It’s National Vet Tech Week, and the Zoo would like to give a HUGE shoutout to our incredible veterinary technicians who...
10/21/2026

It’s National Vet Tech Week, and the Zoo would like to give a HUGE shoutout to our incredible veterinary technicians who dedicate their skills, time, energy and care to the animals who call the Zoo home!

Thank you for all you do! The Zoo wouldn’t be the same without you! 🩺🩶

Even the big guys swim! 🐘💦Despite weighing several tons, Asian elephants are natural swimmers! Even the biggest bulls, l...
10/20/2026

Even the big guys swim! 🐘💦

Despite weighing several tons, Asian elephants are natural swimmers! Even the biggest bulls, like Romeo here, enjoy a dip in the water! ☀

Like mother, like daughter(s)!Barani and Malu will be in the outdoor habitat every day from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (weathe...
10/19/2026

Like mother, like daughter(s)!

Barani and Malu will be in the outdoor habitat every day from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (weather dependent). With a first-time mom and babies in a new habitat, this schedule is subject to change. You can always check with Guest Relations or the front gate monitors upon arrival for the most up-to-date information!

Pippin Lou, the white-cheeked gibbon, is officially out of her teens! 🎊🥳🎉Yesterday was Pippin Lou’s 20th birthday, and w...
10/17/2026

Pippin Lou, the white-cheeked gibbon, is officially out of her teens! 🎊🥳🎉

Yesterday was Pippin Lou’s 20th birthday, and we’re so excited to celebrate her and her species! White-cheeked gibbons are critically endangered in the wild, so her birth at the Fort Worth Zoo 20 years ago was not only important for the Zoo but also for her species!

Pippin Lou lives in the World of Primates with mom Nikki and dad Mekong. Keepers say Pippin Lou and her mom get along but have periodic mother-daughter squabbles. However, she is very close to her dad, and they hug any time they spend time apart.

When she is not hugging her dad, Pippin Lou can be found swinging or keeping an eye on the bonobos next door.

Come see Pippin Lou on your next visit to the Zoo!

The Fort Worth Zoo continues to make BIG moves for an iconic LITTLE lizard! 🦎💜Another group of Texas horned lizards made...
10/16/2026

The Fort Worth Zoo continues to make BIG moves for an iconic LITTLE lizard! 🦎💜

Another group of Texas horned lizards made its way back into the wild today! This marked our final release of the season, bringing the Fort Worth Zoo’s yearly contribution to 266 hatchlings and a program grand total of many more when combined with all of our incredible partners.

We’ll share more about this Texas-sized conservation success next week, but for now, we’re proud to see these tiny Texans back where they belong! 👏👏👏

📸: Curator Diane

Calling all boys and ghouls: Boo at the Zoo is one week from tomorrow! 🎃👻Friday, Oct. 23, through Sunday, Oct. 25, the Z...
10/15/2026

Calling all boys and ghouls: Boo at the Zoo is one week from tomorrow! 🎃👻

Friday, Oct. 23, through Sunday, Oct. 25, the Zoo will be fully decked out for family-friendly spooky season! Enjoy animal encounters, treat stations, live entertainment, themed stage shows and monstrously more during this festive daytime event –– all included with Zoo admission!

10/14/2026

Fast facts on our 🎺🎺🎺 trumpeter swans!

(They’re not new to the Zoo; we just wanted to give them some love!)

10/13/2026

A throwback to some rainy-day rhino romps with Parvesh, the greater one-horned rhino! 🦏🌧️

📸: Keeper Storrey

10/12/2026

We have a bittersweet announcement to share: Moja, our almost-three-year-old African lion born at the Zoo in 2023, has departed the Fort Worth Zoo and arrived safely at his new home, the Blank Park Zoo. While this is bittersweet for our team, we also know it is in the best interest of Moja. At this age in the wild, young male lions naturally leave their birth pride and establish a pride of their own elsewhere, making this an appropriate time for Moja to move to his new home, where he will enjoy a brand-new lion habitat and two female lion companions.

Moja’s birth in 2023 marked a significant conservation milestone for this vulnerable species, as his birth was another advancement in diversifying the African lion bloodline in North American zoos.

We know many guests have enjoyed watching Moja grow up at the Zoo over the years, and while we will miss him here in Fort Worth, we are excited for his next chapter as he continues to grow and thrive in his new home.

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1989 Colonial Pkwy
Fort Worth, TX
76110

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

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+18177597555

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