Best For
Best for families, animal lovers, first-time visitors, and anyone prepared for an active half-day or full-day outdoor visit.
- Bookmark
- Share
- Website
- Get directions
- Tickets
- prev
- next
Overview
The Fort Worth Zoo is a full-day animal destination with nearly 7,000 animals, extensive indoor and outdoor habitats, family attractions, seasonal water play, dining, and educational programming. Its size and variety make it one of Fort Worth’s defining family attractions.
Details
- Setting: both
- Time needed: full-day
- Planning: advance-ticket-recommended
- Availability: year-round
What to Know
The zoo is open every day, but some animals may retreat from view in extreme heat. Wednesdays and weekends can be especially busy. Outside food is permitted with restrictions; pets are prohibited, while qualifying service animals are allowed with habitat exceptions.
Location
-
1989 Colonial Pkwy, Fort Worth, TX 76110
Access Notes
The zoo is open every day, but some animals may retreat from view in extreme heat. Wednesdays and weekends can be especially busy. Outside food is permitted with restrictions; pets are prohibited, while qualifying service animals are allowed with habitat exceptions.
Pricing Details
Admission is $22 for adults ages 13–64 and $18 for children ages 3–12 and seniors 65+. Children 2 and under are free. Wednesdays are half price, parking is $5 per vehicle, and several rides or seasonal attractions cost extra.
Accessibility Details
Complimentary wheelchairs, paid motorized scooters, sensory bags, communication boards, quiet-zone maps, and accessibility guides are available in limited quantities. The zoo is a Certified Autism Center. Service animals must check in and are restricted from specified animal-contact areas.
Parking Details
On-site parking is $5 per vehicle. Parking is not included with ordinary admission tickets; zoo members receive free parking as a membership benefit.
Disclaimer
Information sourced from publicly available data. Photos sourced directly from the business. Learn more. Own this business? Request updates or removal.