Dallas Zoo - Dallas, Texas
in Zoos
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member txoilgas
N 32° 44.405 W 096° 49.029
14S E 704529 N 3624580
Quick Description: With 95 acres to explore, thousands of animals to visit, and a huge variety of family activities, the Dallas Zoo is enormously entertaining!
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 2/12/2009 9:05:53 PM
Waymark Code: WM5TTZ
Published By: Groundspeak Premium Member tiki-4
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Long Description:
The Dallas Zoo was founded in 1888, making it the first zoological park in the Southwest.

Our park covers 95 developed acres! In terms of landmass, it’s the largest zoological park in Texas.

The giant giraffe sculpture marking the Zoo’s entrance is 67½ feet tall!

We provide care for a wide variety of animals and are involved in conservation and breeding programs for numerous endangered species.

The Dallas Zoo is widely recognized for our outstanding Lacerte Family Children’s Zoo, Wilds of Africa exhibit, and award-winning Jake L. Hamon Gorilla Conservation Research Center!

Zoo Website address: [Web Link]

Admission Cost: Not Listed
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