Visit the Dallas Zoo! #DallasZooBlogs

This is the perfect time of year to visit the Dallas Zoo because the weather is starting to cool off and there are a lot of exciting things going on at the zoo. My family spent the day at the zoo and had an amazing time.  We call the visit "good childhood" because it is a trip that our son will always remember. In today's post, I'll share some highlights and encourage you to visit because we personally had an amazing time and think that it is a "must do" experience for families in the DFW metro.  

The Dallas Zoo is the oldest zoo in Texas.  The employees at this zoo are perfectionists that seem to pay attention to every detail so that guests have unique and memorable experiences.  As I mentioned before, we think that a trip to the Dallas Zoo adds a unique and amazing aspect to a "good childhood".  As a mom to a six year old, the Dallas Zoo is one of my top picks for attractions in the DFW metro.

Let's start with the schedule of Keeper Chats. These are unique experiences to meet the passionate zoo keepers who show off their favorite animals and fascinating information about them.  Our son loved learning firsthand from them.  Here is the schedule for the day that we visited:

Schedule of keeper chats 

 9:30 a.m.: Macaw keeper talk 

 9:45 a.m.: Cheetah Encounter 

 11:00 a.m: Wonders of the Wild bird and mammal show (in the Wonders of the Wild Amphitheater) 

 11:30 a.m.: Lemur keeper talk 

 12:30 p.m.: Reptile keeper talk 

 1:00 p.m.: Wonders of the Wild bird and mammal show (in the Wonders of the Wild Amphitheater) 

 1:30 p.m.: Wings of Wonder keeper talk 

 1:30 p.m.: Otter keeper talk 

 2:00 p.m.: Cheetah Encounter 

 2:00 p.m.: Primate Place keeper talk 

 2:15 p.m.: Koala Walkabout keeper talk 

 2:30 p.m.: Wings of Wonder keeper talk 

 3:00 p.m.: Wonders of the Wild bird and mammal show (in the Wonders of the Wild Amphitheater) 

 3:00 p.m.: Tiger keeper talk 

Please keep in mind that schedule may vary based on the date that you visit, but this is a great example of the broad variety of animals and chats at the zoo.

My little boy was mesmerized by the different talks. His favorite was the Cheetah Encounter.  This was a lively experience because they tossed a ball and everyone was able to see the amazing speed in which the cheetah chased the ball.  My son has the biggest smile on his face when he tells others about the experience!There are also plenty of opportunities to interact with the animals. For instance, we attended a few hands-on feedings in which we were able to see animals close. Here is a photo from a giraffe feeding.  I have to admit that I am jealous that a giraffe licked my husband's hand. I want giraffe kisses too! My son giggles that Dad was the chosen one.

Feeding a giraffe at the @DallasZoo! Not shown - the giraffe licked my husband's hand and I'm jealous of his giraffe kisses! #DallasZooBlogs #dallas #dfw #zoo #giraffe #feeding #lunch #saturday #family #fun

A photo posted by Trendy mom reviews (@trendymomreviews) on Sep 24, 2016 at 11:13am PDT

We also fed nectar to lorikeets. The birds were beautiful and friendly. My son was nervous at first, but seemed comfortable after a few minutes. This is a testament to the Dallas Zoo because they created an inviting and comfortable environment in which my nervous son could relax and feel comfortable to interact with the lorikeets.

Feeding lorikeets at the @DallasZoo! Delicious nectar for lunch! #DallasZooBlogs #lorikeet #birds #feed #feeding #lunch #snack #nectar #family #fun #saturday

A photo posted by Trendy mom reviews (@trendymomreviews) on Sep 24, 2016 at 11:17am PDT

Finally, the boys fed some Galapagos tortoises.  This was a lot of fun.  Aren't they cute below?  My son was a bit timid, so we were grateful for this peaceful experience in which he grew as a person and became more confident and intrigued by the tortoises.

My boys fed these amazing Galapagos Tortoises at the @DallasZoo! #dallaszooblogs #dallas #dfw #galapagos #tortoise #lunch #yum #snack

A photo posted by Trendy mom reviews (@trendymomreviews) on Sep 24, 2016 at 11:15am PDT

The Dallas Zoo also offers opportunities for you to take a break from walking while still enjoying the amazing animals. For instance, the Wilds of Africa Adventure Safari Monorail is one of those opportunities.



This cozy ride is a great opportunity to relax with your family while enjoying an exotic experience with your family that includes waterfalls and lush landscaping with surprises around every corner.

The variety of African animals was impressive!  Check out this cutie.

Here is another adorable photo!

The Dallas Zoo offers something for everyone. Every child in the Dallas/Fort Worth metro should have an experience at the Dallas Zoo because they offer memories that last a lifetime.  As I mentioned earlier, the employees at the Dallas Zoo are perfectionists who pay close attention to detail to make sure that visitors have unique and memorable experiences.  We can't wait to visit again!

Learn More
Visit the Dallas Zoo website to plan your trip and purchase tickets.  You will also want to check out their special events such as Halloween Nights at the Dallas Zoo, camps, and more!

We give credit and a big "Thank you" to the Dallas Zoo for the photographs above that have the Dallas Zoo logo in the bottom right corner.