Fort Worth Zoo
The Fort Worth Zoo currently houses over 540 species including 72 species of mammals, 148 species of birds and 172 species of ectotherms. This translates to 64 acres housing 7,000 animals.
The Big Cats are also back! Their newest habitat, Predators of Asia & Africa, is now open.
Cost
Adults (13+) - $20
Seniors (65+) - $16
Tickets should be purchased on-line ahead of time. Zoo visitors scan their tickets at the gate. Please check the website if you have questions about ticketing.
PARKING:
$5/per vehicle – paid on site.
CONSTRUCTION AT THE ZOO:
Beginning in February 2024, the main walkway of the zoo will be under construction. According to the person I spoke to, this will not interfere with animal access.
As of their website on December 31, 2023,
The Yellow Rose Express is temporarily closed for maintenance.
The ancillary elephant yard is in the midst of maintenance. For now, their daily elephant demonstration is canceled.
Photography Policy
TRAFFIC AROUND THE ZOO AS OF 12/31/2023::
The City of Fort Worth has begun road improvements on South University Drive. This may impact traffic around the Zoo. Beginning Feb. 6, three northbound lanes of University Drive will be closed for about three weeks. Two lanes of traffic in each direction will be maintained by using the center left-turn lane and one southbound lane for northbound traffic.
Please consider these inconveniences in planning your travel time.
LUNCH:
Lunch in the zoo – time will be announced at a later date for those who choose to participate.
SUGGESTED EQUIPMENT:
Bottled water
A selection of lens.
Tripods are OK.