Lifestyle

It’s the 20th year for Zoo To Do, the Zoo’s major fundraising gala. Adult guests will enjoy delicious dining hosted by Dallas’s finest restaurants and chefs, live entertainment with dancing under the stars, and exciting Live and Silent Auctions, all to benefit a great cause.

This Year's Theme: Zoo To Do Goes Hollywood

For more information, visit DallasZooToDo.com.

For sponsorship and ticket information as well as auction donations,
please contact Jennifer Henshaw at jennifer.henshaw@dallaszoo.com or 469.554.7441.

October 28 through 31
6 to 8 p.m.

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.

Stay zooned! More details coming on a new adventure at your Dallas Zoo!

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.

Join a naturalist for a leisurely hike on the trails of the FWNC&R. Hikes feature current natural history events such as blooming wildflowers, commonly seen insects, birds, other animals and current projects on the Refuge. Bring water and dress for the weather. 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)