The Fort Worth Zoo is home to many animals from all around the world. This zoo is quite large and requires a lot of walking. You will want to bring a stroller or wagon for the youngest kids. There is so much to see and do!
Our favorite exhibit was the World of Primates where we saw a cute baby bonobo. The family interaction between the bonobos was endearing and had human similarities. The baby was playful and the males played with him until they got tired. The mom protected the baby when he fell from a rock, and steered him away from danger. We could have watched this family all day.
The other exhibits they have include: Texas Wild!, Parrot Paradise, Raptor Canyon, African Savannah, Cheetahs, Flamingo Bay, Meerkat Mounds, Australian Outback, Penguins, Museum of Living Art and Asian Falls.
Texas Wild! is an area full of family friendly adventures. The petting zoo has a calf, a rooster, and a pig. The play barn has things to climb and interactive learning games. A shooting gallery is in this same exhibit along with a carousel. Some of the attractions cost extra, so plan accordingly.
To get from one side of the zoo to the other, you can walk... or you can jump aboard the Yellow Rose Express Train. The ride is $2 per person per ride, so $4 per person round trip. We took the train to Texas Wild! and then we walked back.
A 25-foot rock climbing wall called Tasmanian Tower is in the Australian Outback. It is $3 to climb, and you must sign a liability release form.
Some of the animals in this zoo are ones I have never seen before. This zoo is home to close to 7,000 animals. We didn't even have time to see them all!!
As far as zoos go, this is one of the best zoos in the country. It is definitely worth the trip.
Cost:
Adult= $12
Child 3-12= $9
Child under 3= FREE
Parking= $5
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