Activities & Attractions

The lush, natural-habitat exhibits of the zoo are home to 500 animal species and a world-famous reptile collection. It was named one of the top zoos in America and the number one attraction in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex by the Zagat Survey. One of the newest features, an above- and underwater viewing exhibit, is home to a colony of African black-footed penguins. Other exhibits include:

African Savannah at edge of a forest with groups of endangered black and white rhinos, giraffes, and African birds in a natural setting;

Herpetarium acclaimed for naturalistic exhibits and collection of frogs, turtles, crocodiles and hundreds of snakes;

Asian Falls, carved out of existing hillside, is a natural setting of grassy hills, waterfalls and trees, where guests stroll along raised boardwalk to view Sumatran tigers, including the zoo's famous white tiger, "Neela." Exhibit also includes bears.

World of Primates has representatives of all Great Ape species and includes indoor tropical rain forest housing lowland gorillas, Colobus monkeys and free-flying tropical birds. Outdoor exhibit features various primates including chimpanzees, orangutans, gibbons, bonobos (pygmy chimpanzees) and others.

Don't miss Texas Wild! This eight-acre exhibit dedicated to the Lone Star State's native flora and fauna houses more than 200 native Texas animals.

Open daily at 10 a.m.; seasonal closing times vary. Admission fee. 1989 Colonial Parkway. 817/759-7555. www.fortworthzoo.org.