Admission/Hours
Open 365 days a year!
Hours
| March 23 – September 22, 2013 | 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday – Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday – Sunday |
| September 23 – October 27, 2013 | 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily |
| October 28, 2013 – February 14, 2014 | 10 a.m to 4 p.m. daily |
Dates, hours and prices are subject to change. Please call 817-759-7555 for the most
recent information.
*Special Note: We want your visit to the Fort Worth Zoo to be enjoyable! Please note that during the school year, many children take part in our Education programs. Most schools visit in the morning, so the Zoo tends to be less crowded in the afternoon.
Admission & Parking
| Adults (13+) | $12 |
| Children (3-12) | $9 |
| Toddlers (2 & under) | Free |
| Seniors (65+) | $9 |
| Parking (per vehicle) | $5 |
Wednesdays are half-price admission days!
Directions to the Zoo
To reach the Fort Worth Zoo from Interstate 30, exit University Drive. Go south on University for approximately one mile to Colonial Parkway and turn left. Once you are on Colonial Parkway, follow the signs to the Zoo.
For updated traffic information, please visit the North Texas Tollway Authority (NTTA) website.
Rental Items*
| Single Stroller | $7 + tax per day |
| Double Stroller | $9 + tax per per day |
| Motorized scooters | $25 for three hours, $10 an hour for each additional hour. A valid ID is required for rental. Limited number available. Children are not permitted to ride ECV’s with parents. |
*All rental items are located just inside the Zoo’s front gate. Credit cards are accepted with a matching photo ID.
Wheelchairs
A limited number of complimentary wheelchairs are available. To use these items, you must present a valid drivers license.
Holiday Schedule
| Thanksgiving Day* | Noon to 4 p.m. |
| Christmas Day* | Noon to 4 p.m. |
| New Year’s Day | 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
| *Dining, retail and attraction locations are closed. | |
Fort Worth Zoo Admission Policies
Pet Policy
For the health and safety of our animals and yours, the Fort Worth Zoo does not allow pets on the grounds; however, certified service animals are permitted.
Please do not leave your pet(s) in your car during your visit to the Zoo. If we find an animal has been locked in a car, Fort Worth Zoo Security will notify proper authorities.
Firearms
NO FIREARMS: Pursuant to Section 30.06, Penal Code (trespass by holder of a license
to carry a concealed handgun), a person licensed under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code (concealed handgun law), may not enter this property with a
concealed handgun.
Coolers/Ice Chests
For the safety of park guests, the Zoo discourages coolers and ice chests.
Smoking
Smoking is prohibited at the Fort Worth Zoo.
Photography & Videography
Visitor agrees not to commercially use any photography or reproduction in any form taken during any visits to the Fort Worth Zoo, and visitor grants permission to the Fort Worth Zoo and its agent to utilize Visitor’s image, likeness and/or sound recordings for the purpose whatsoever in perpetuity. For detailed information regarding the Zoo’s photography policy, please click here.
To learn more about our great city, visit www.FortWorth.com.
Mailing Address
Fort Worth Zoo
1989 Colonial Parkway
Fort Worth, TX 76110
Phone: 817-759-7555
Fax: 817-759-7501