These event are deemed appropriate for younger children
Drop off your electronic items: household, office, or personal, we recycle it all!
Here are just some of the items that we recycle:
-Computers
-Televisions
-Monitors
-Circuit Boards
-Servers
-Cellphones
-Radios
-Hard Drives
-Cds
-Networking Equipment
-Back up Tapes
Get everyone out of the house before Turkey Day when the Dallas Zoo offers $1 admission all day. Look for dollar deals on food and gifts throughout the park. Take the DART Red Line straight to the Zoo entrance to avoid the traffic and save the $7 per car parking fee.
The gates of the Dallas Zoo creep open at night for a celebration that will have the kids “howling” with laughter. The Zoo will close at 4 p.m. and reopen at 6 p.m. for a not-so-scary Halloween celebration. Dress the ghouls and boys in costumes and watch the animals enjoy Halloween treats and other fun surprises. Travel through the dark tunnel to the Wilds of Africa to see the friendly Giants … of the Savanna. Ride a camel, feed a giraffe, take a backward spin on the Haunted Carousel, and have more fun than ever.
Be a part of the fun! Sponsorship opportunities are still available for this event. For more information, please contact Nancy Suastad at 469-554-7445 or nancy.saustad@dallaszoo.com.
Charge through the Zoo on a 5K race and raise money for rhino conservation. Registration is required.
On Saturday, October 22, 2011, the Dallas Zoo will hold its first annual Running for Rhinos 5K & 1K fun run. The 5K will start at the entrance of the zoo at 8:15am and conclude at the finish line by cat green in the north area. The 1K family fun run will start at 8am inside the zoo and remain inside the zoo for its course. At the conclusion of the races, families, friends, and spectators will be given the chance to celebrate their accomplishments with a party and awards ceremony. Participants will also be given access to the zoo to enjoy rest of the day.
For more information, please contact Robyn Evans at robyn.evans@dallaszoo.com.
Continue the fun after the race with Radio Disney's "Healthy You at the Zoo" event (11 a.m. to 3 p.m.) featuring fun, family-friendly activites that emphasize healthy living.
Join the Zoo’s staff photographer on a safari through the Dallas Zoo.
The four-hour event includes a continental breakfast and tips on
photographing the Zoo animals. For reservations contact cathy.burkey@dallaszoo.com or
(469) 554-7423.
Photographers will enjoy this opportunity to explore the Dallas Zoo before it opens to the public. This session will concentrate on birds and butterflies. The event includes a continental breakfast and guidance from the Zoo’s staff photographer. Contact cathy.burkey@dallaszoo.com or (469) 554-7423 for more information and to make reservations.
There is a reason this bird is called a kingfisher. Come and learn about this bird that see why they can boast about being a king among birds that fish. We will visit the Big River parking lot and June Stacy Memorial Bird Blind to see if we can see the Belted Kingfisher in action. FREE (with paid admission).
Current Admission fees:
$5 Adults (13-64)
$2 Children (3-12;under 3 FREE)
$3 Seniors (65+)
$1 Discount per person (with Military ID)
We invite preschoolers, ages 3 - 5 and their adult companions to join us in discovering the exciting world of nature. In October, we will be learning about spiders. Pre-registration required. $10 PER CHILD (includes admission fee)/MEMBERS $5.
Come and enjoy an evening stroll on the Nature Center’s trails as we explore nature before nightfall. Evening provides a unique opportunity to view animals that make the Nature Center home. Bring water and wear weather appropriate clothing. Pre- registration required. $10 (includes admission fee)/MEMBERS $5.
Enjoy a bit of canoeing/kayaking on your own on the quiet waters around Greer Island. Canoes/kayaks, paddles and life jackets provided. Children must be 5 years or older and accompanied by a parent or guardian. Parents must sign a liability waiver for minor children. Kayakers must be at least 18 years old. NO REGISTRATION NEEDED. FIRST COME-FIRST SERVED. Greer Island Gate will open at 11 am. Meet at Greer Island. $5 (with paid admission)/MEMBERS $3.
Current Admission fees:
$5 Adults (13-64)
$2 Children (3-12;under 3 FREE)
$3 Seniors (65+)
$1 Discount per person (with Military ID)