Visitor Information

OPEN 365 DAYS PER YEAR!

Hours

Holiday Schedule

Please call 817/759-7555 for the most recent information.

For the safety of park guests, the Zoo discourages coolers/ice chests and prohibits smoking. Dates, hours and prices are subject to change.

*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

Wednesdays are half-price admission days!

Parking

Parking in the Zoo’s main lot is $5 per vehicle.

Rental Items*

*All rental items are located just inside the Zoo’s front gate.

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, Zoo Security will notify proper authorities.

Wheelchairs
A limited number of complimentary wheelchairs are available. To use these items, you must present a valid drivers license.

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.

Mailing Address

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.