Fort Worth ZooFort Worth's Zoo started off quite humbly in 1909 with one lion,
two bear cubs, an alligator, a coyote, a peacock and a few rabbits.
since then the zoo has grown and is now ranked as one of the top
five in the United States, home to more than 5,000 animals living
in natural habitat settings like Raptor Canyon, the Koala Outback
and Asian Falls. A recently opened new eight-acre section called
Texas Wild takes visitors on a journey through the state to see
indigenous animals like swift foxes, ocelots and white-tailed deer,
including some endangered species. This section includes a mock-up
of a Texas town with a restaurant, store, saloon and jailhouse.
Another popular diversion here is the chance to try managing a
computer-simulated ranch. Even more recently, a Parrot Paradise,
Great Barrier Reef display, Penguins exhbition and a Museum of
Living Art (MOLA) have been opened. In addition to wildlife focused
attractions, there are further entertainemtns available, such as a
rock-climbin
Address: 1989 Colonial Parkway, Fort Worth
Telephone: (817) 759 7555
Opening Time: 10am to 5pm daily Monday to Friday, 10am to 6pm
Saturday to Sunday
Admission: $12 (adults); $9 (children 3-12 and seniors 65+); free
admission for toddlers (under 2 years of age). Half price admission
on Wednesdays |
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