Fort Worth Zoo

What a remarkable, aesthetically-pleasing zoo. Clean, well-funded and distinctly more sophisticated and enjoyable than its Dallas counterpart. I'll add myself to the list of endorsees and say the Fort Worth Zoo is immaculate and highly recommended. While I generally lean Dallas in the Dallas-Fort Worth rivalry, there's no question Fort Worth wins hands down in this competition. If it's an either-or question: Fort Worth Zoo? Yes. Dallas Zoo? Pass. Now, with that, going to both and comparing them is an interesting experiment. Dallas Zoo has plenty of attributes. So it is safe to say some of Texas' deep pockets should take a look at Dallas Zoo and help it reclaim its past glory. It's nice, but needs a fresh monied infusion. I'm sure, in time, that will probably happen.

What a phenomenal Sunday visit we recently experienced at the Fort Worth Zoo. We were enjoying an unseasonably warm February day in Texas. It was forecasted to be sunny and 80 degrees. We couldn't pass up a day like that to enjoy a day at the zoo.We arrived right when the zoo open at 10:00 discovering lots and lots of other folk decided to take advantage of the beautiful weather. My wife and I loved seeing so many children and families at the entrance. It was going to be a glorious day. The Ft. Worth Zoo is considered one of the world class zoos. Each and every time we visit, it is always so clean and well kept.We're members of the zoo so we "sailed" through the entrance line. The first exhibit, right inside the gate, is the gorilla habitat. The Ft. Worth Zoo as quite a "troop" of gorillas Including Elmo the silverback and Gracie the lead female. We learned at the gorilla briefing that Elmo wasn't in charge of the troop, Gracie, the female was, very interesting. What caught our eye was Bobo, the 2 year old. We couldn't take our eyes off of him. He was constantly doing somersaults throughout the habitat. He was SO cute and everyone was enthralled.We strolled through the zoo checking out all the new exhibits until finally we were hungry. We decided to head down to the Texas Wild where the Bluebonnet Cafe was located. It had 3 choices to dine at Dickey's BBQ. Pizza Hut and Ranch Grill. That would give us plenty of choices. It was such a gorgeous day, we took our time strolling to the Texas Wild area.With the crowds at the zoo, the lines for food were a bit long but the food service personnel were doing their best to take care of customers in a very efficient manner. The line was moving along swiftly. My wife decided to order a Pizza Hut Personal Sized Supreme Pan Pizza. I decided on a Cheeseburger and onion rings from the Ranch Grill.After a short wait, we headed out to the very clean and organized dining area. The burgers come "undressed" except for lettuce and tomato. Out in the dining area is an incredible condiment bar with everything the is needed to enjoy a well-dressed burger. The burger was seasoned perfectly and served at the perfect temp. The standout of my meal were the onion rings. I don't believe they breaded them on site, but they were some of the most incredible onion rings I've every had. They were panko breaded and fried to perfection, so crisp and tender. To top off our afternoon visit we stopped at the Blue Bell cream parlor for a treat before working our way back to the entrance. It doesn't get any better than Bleu Bell.What an awesome visit we had at the Ft. Worth Zoo. If you haven't visited this jewel, don't wait go and enjoy your experience with your family.

Because I have a membership and the Fort Worth Zoo is near my job, I often visit it during my lunch hour. A top membership benefit is unlimited access: members may visit briefly or stay longer.The zoo is precisely maintained and boasts a wide array of impressive animals. Each exhibit, from the highly playful primates to the impressively majestic elephants, is carefully designed for the animals' well-being and enrichment. My fondness for giraffes and big cats makes zoo visits enjoyable, especially since the staff are always helpful and informative.A major feature of the zoo is its wide-ranging family-friendly offerings. The park provides shady areas for relaxation and features interactive elements enjoyable for people of all ages. Well-designed pathways allow for easy and quick navigation, making midday visits ideal.A visit to the Fort Worth Zoo offers a wonderful escape from the daily grind, providing a meaningful respite even with a short stay. We strongly recommend membership for those who live nearby or plan to visit at least three times. Financial contributions to the zoo's conservation programs provide many benefits and the resulting privilege of several visits represents a large and worthwhile investment.

We took my daughter here for the first time and we are sure glad we did. The amount of exhibits and animals to see is amazing. Better than our home zoo location for sure. They have an option to feed the giraffes if you're up to it. My daughter thought she was until the giraffe got up close. They have a carousel, train, and petting zoo in the kids area which we took advantage of. We would definitely get a membership if we lived closer.

I finally visited the Fort Worth Zoo, and it did not disappoint! The animal collection is fantastic, and the exhibits are thoughtfully designed to give you a close-up look at a wide variety of species. One of my favorite experiences was the goat petting area, such a fun and interactive spot for all ages!Another highlight was spotting a gharial gracefully floating in the aquarium. It was such a fascinating sight and definitely not something I would have expected. I also noticed that some exhibits are under construction, and it's exciting to know they're expanding and creating new spaces for the animals. It's great to see the zoo continually improving and prioritizing both visitor experience and animal welfare.The zoo is well maintained, and the staff is friendly and helpful. If you're in the area, this is a must visit destination!

Went to the Fort Worth Zoo yesterday with family since it was such a beautiful warm day for February. First time visitor for this particular zoo. Let me just say that this zoo is huge. You definitely get your money's worth. It's also very open and very well kept. There were an array of animals from elephants, giraffes, tigers, cheetahs, to penguins and flamingos. You can even ride the train which is a great way to rest at the end of your visit as it drops you off near the front of the entrance. Zookeepers were friendly and knowledgeable, and the animals looked healthy and well kept. This is definitely a place that you easily spend a couple of hours at with friends or family.

My friend from Church had been wanting to come here and so did I. Columbus Day was a holiday so, I took the day off and we headed to the Fort Worth Zoo. It was crowded seems like everyone had the same idea as us but, it went smooth.Parking was free and there were several people guiding the way and showing you exactly where to park. There a designated trail to get to the zoo too. There were no ticket lines either!Most of the animals were asleep. The Zoo is large and it's filled with lots of shade and benches along the way to rest. They have added lots of sections for young children. Don't forget to walk across the Swinging Swamp Bridge! They have a train ride for $5.00 . However, you don't get to see any animals along the way and it takes you to the front of the zoo so, you can exit. Even though it was crowded it was a great experience.I highly recommend the First Worth Zoo. Tickets are $20.00 for Adults. Seniors are $16. I believe Children under two are free. So head to the Zoo.

Awesome experience!!!!! Help here was incredible. Three young gentleman named Tate, Armando and Manuel were a blessing. They helped me with every question I had and were very attentive. They took time out of their lunch to help me out. Could not have asked for better employees!!!

Go on a Mon. if you can. There was barely anyone at the zoo today. It felt like it was deserted! there wasn't any trouble finding a parking spot. It felt like a Ghost Town. It was only on our ride down that the driver told us the zoo gets super packed, especially on the free days on Wednesday. We went too late in the afternoon, and most if the animals were sleeping. It's better to go either early in the morning when the zoo first opens and the animals are eating breakfast, or later in the evening when they are eating dinner, There's plenty of shade at the zoo. This is one of the top rated zoos in America. For $6 you can purchase lettuce leaves to feed the giraffes. It was a highlight of our experience. Two grown adults went with us, and we saw everything in about 2 1/2 hours.

We were in Dallas from San Antonio.We almost went to the Dallas zoo but were told the Fort Worth zoo is far better.For us the highlight was the monkeys. We had never seen a gorilla up close and it was sure an experience.the habitats most of the animals were in were very beautiful.