BE A CONSERVATION CHAMPION!
Welcome to the largest Zoological experience in Texas! Just a whisker away from downtown, you'll find the Dallas Zoo — founded in 1888 with just two deer and a pair of mountain lions as the first zoo in the Southwest. Today, the Dallas Zoo welcomes over one million guests annually.
As an accredited member of the Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA), the Dallas Zoo is not only dedicated to providing the ultimate standard of care to over 2,000 animal residents, it's also a powerhouse for conservation around the globe, working with over 40 partners across 23 countries to protect wildlife.
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The Dallas Zoo's mission is Engaging People and Saving Wildlife, and our work would not be made possible without the support of generous advocates like YOU.
Last year, our incredible supporters raised more than $80,000 — and we're counting on you this NTX Giving Day to join us as a conservation champion!
Your support helps us roar louder, care deeper, and educate brighter. Thank you!
The Dallas Zoo's mission is to Engage People and Save Wildlife.
This mission serves as our North Star—our guiding principle and the driving force behind our commitment to Creating a Better World for Animals. By providing our guests with real-world opportunities to make memorable connections with wildlife, and broadening their perspective with engaging conservation topics, the Dallas Zoo aims to inspire and empower visitors to take action for wildlife.
The Dallas Zoo is dedicated to the top-notch care for over 2,000 animals representing over 400 species, all while fostering deep connections between people and nature.
Generous North Texans like you enable us to offer affordable tickets and exceptional educational experiences for Zoo guests, local schools, families, and individuals with sensory sensitivities.
Our outreach extends globally, sharing engaging, educational, and conservation-focused content far beyond our walls, and we need your help to continue our lasting impact on wildlife alive.
The Dallas Zoo welcomes and celebrates everyone. We are committed to employing and partnering with all people regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, ability, gender, or orientation. We recognize that to welcome all we must intentionally reduce barriers to engagement within our park and community.
As we work to build diverse teams and reinforce work environments rooted in inclusion and equity, we continue to apply a consistent diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) lens within our Zoo and Dallas community.
Organization name
Dallas Zoo
Causes
Animals
Operating Budget
$10,000,000 or more
Counties Served
Dallas
BIPOC Serving
Black or African American, Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic or Latinx, Native American, Other
Equity Statement
Equity Statement
Address
650 S R L THORNTON FWY