How to Enjoy a Trip to the Fort Worth Zoo

Texans boasts about the size of everything from its cowboy hats to its longhorns. The spiders and snakes at the Forth Worth Zoo are no exception. Visit this zoo for a true taste of Texas and the unique wildlife of its diverse geographical regions.

Difficulty:

Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Visit the Forth Worth Zoo on Wednesdays for half-price day any week of the year. Pay by cash or credit card with a valid photo identification. Checks are not accepted.

2. Purchase one-way or all-day train tickets to enjoy the scenic ride through the Forth Worth Zoo. Tickets are also available to ride on the country carousel or seek adventure on the Congo climbing wall.

3. Spoil the kids with a variety of treats available throughout the Fort Worth Zoo. Select from fast-food fare, local favorites or theme park offerings like hot pretzels and cotton candy.

4. Extend the enjoyment of the Forth Worth Zoo and sign up the kids for any one of the summer camps, zoo schools or photography classes.

5. Experience the many parts of Texas by visiting the Texas Wild exhibit. Wildlife and flora of the Texas swamps, brush country, desert, prairies, mountains and Gulf Coast are presented in this special section of the zoo.

6. Travel to the continents of Asia, Australia and Africa at several of the Fort Worth exhibits. A waterfall, two species of tigers and a recreation of the Great Barrier Reef are all on view.

7. Steer the kids toward all things creepy-crawly like spiders, snakes and Komodo dragons. See over 135 species of reptiles at the Forth Worth Zoo.

Tips & Warnings

• Sign up for any of the special classes offered at the Fort Worth Zoo. Child and adult classes are available.

• Have a valid driver's license handy if renting a wheelchair.

• Don't take coolers or alcohol to the Fort Worth Zoo. Smoking is also prohibited.