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Fort Worth Zoo

City: Fort Worth | Region: Prairies and Lakes

Texas Wild! exhibit at the Fort Worth ZooPhotographer: J. Griffis Smith

Mammals, birds, and reptiles from around the world. Zoo selected one of the top five zoos in America. Featured 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. Connecting outdoor exhibit features various primates including chimpanzees, orangutans, gibbons, bonobos (pygmy chimpanzees), and others.

Don't miss Texas Wild! This 8 acre exhibit dedicated to the Lone Star State's native flora and fauna houses more than 200 native Texas animals. Admission fee.

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Hours Open: Open daily 10 a.m. closing time varies throughout the year
Address: 1989 Colonial Pkwy
Zip Code: 76110
Telephone #: 817/759-7555
Web Page: www.fortworthzoo.com