Fort Worth Zoo 🇺🇸

Located in Fort Worth, Texas, the accredited Fort Worth Zoo is home to 7,000 native and exotic animals. Consistently recognized as a top national zoo, it offers an incredible journey across distinct global habitats. You can explore a diverse array of exhibits showcasing species from every corner of the earth.

Stroll through the World of Primates along a winding boardwalk to observe western lowland gorillas, Sumatran orangutans, and bonobos. Head over to Elephant Springs to admire a remodeled Asian elephant yard complex, or step into the Predators of Asia and Africa section to see lions, cheetahs, African leopards, and Sumatran tigers. At the African Savanna, step onto an elevated boardwalk where you can feed reticulated giraffes, watch hippos from underwater viewing spots, and see rhinos and zebras.

Don't miss the 30,000-square-foot Museum of Living Art (MOLA), a state-of-the-art herpetarium housing over 5,000 animals including Komodo dragons, a saltwater crocodile, and king cobras. Additionally, Texas Wild! lets you discover local wildlife across regional environments like the Pineywoods and Gulf Coast. Complete with aquatic life at the Great Barrier Reef exhibit and birds at Raptor Canyon, this venue provides an unforgettable wildlife experience.

What to see at Fort Worth Zoo

• Museum of Living Art housing over 5,000 reptiles and amphibians
• African Savanna with an elevated boardwalk for giraffe feeding
• Elephant Springs featuring a remodeled Asian elephant yard complex
• Texas Wild! showcasing native regional habitats and local wildlife
• Predators of Asia and Africa section home to big cats and carnivores

Visiting tips

Head to the African Savanna's elevated boardwalk for an opportunity to feed the reticulated giraffes.

How long: 3-4 hours · Best time: Daytime

How to get there & what’s nearby

Fort Worth Zoo is easy to reach on Fort Worth’s public transport, and pairs naturally with Kimbell Art Museum and Amon Carter Museum of American Art. For where to stay, the weather and full itineraries, see our Fort Worth travel guide.