The Fort Worth Zoo is a 64-acre zoological park at 1989 Colonial Parkway in Fort Worth, Texas. For a day trip from Cedar Hill, plan around the zoo’s habitats and check its current hours, admission prices and parking details before you set out.
- Location: 1989 Colonial Parkway, Fort Worth, Texas 76110
- Typical opening pattern: Open every day of the year; hours vary
- Admission: Prices range from free for toddlers to $22 for adults
- Parking: $5 per vehicle
Is the Fort Worth Zoo a day trip from Cedar Hill?
The Fort Worth Zoo is in Fort Worth, and Cedar Hill can serve as a starting point for a visit, though the available route facts do not establish a drive time between the two. The zoo’s address is 1989 Colonial Parkway, Fort Worth, Texas 76110.
For a Cedar Hill base, Comfort Inn & Suites Cedar Hill Duncanville is a hotel in the city.
A local tourism-board guide suggests allowing about four to six hours to see the main habitats at a relaxed pace.
Fort Worth Zoo tickets and hours
The zoo is open 365 days a year, but its daily hours and admission prices can change, so check the official site before you go.
Admission costs $22 for adults age 13 and older, $18 for children ages 3 to 12, nothing for toddlers age 2 and younger, and $18 for seniors age 65 and older. Admission is half-price every Wednesday. Tickets are valid for one visit within 30 days of purchase.
Holiday schedules differ: the zoo is open from noon to 4:00 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day, and from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on New Year’s Day. Dining, retail and attraction locations are closed on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
If you are flying into DFW, the DFW Airport-to-Cedar Hill trip is another part of planning your arrival in the area.
Zoo highlights and visit pacing
The Fort Worth Zoo’s habitats include Texas Wild!, the Great Barrier Reef, Penguins, the Museum of Living Art, African Savanna and Elephant Springs. Predators of Asia & Africa features African lions, Sumatran tigers and clouded leopards, among other animals.
Texas Wild! contains seven distinct habitats within an 8-acre complex. It opened in 2001. With a suggested four to six hours for the main habitats at a relaxed pace, you can use that range to shape how much of the zoo you plan to see.
Fort Worth Zoo parking and arrival details
Parking costs $5 per vehicle. Small coolers with outside food and drinks are allowed, but glass, alcohol, single-use straws and lids are not. The zoo is a smoke-free environment.
Double strollers cost $15 plus tax per day and motorized scooters cost $40 for an all-day rental. A limited number of wheelchairs are available at no charge. Sensory bags are available at Guest Relations at the front of the zoo, free of charge and first come, first served; they cannot be reserved.
Service dogs accompanying guests with disabilities are welcome, with exclusions at Toyota Children’s Ranch and Petting Corral, Hudson Foundation Kiddie Corral, Brush Country Aviary, and Flamingos of the Americas.
Making the return drive
Plan your return from the zoo using the route and conditions available on the day of your visit; no drive time from the zoo to Cedar Hill is established here. A guide to getting around Cedar Hill can help with local transport planning.
The zoo was founded in 1909 with one lion, two bear cubs, an alligator, a coyote, a peacock and a few rabbits. The Fort Worth Zoological Association took over day-to-day management in October 1991 under a contract with the City of Fort Worth.
FAQs
How long should you allow at the Fort Worth Zoo?
A local tourism-board guide suggests about four to six hours to see the main habitats at a relaxed pace.
Can you bring food and drinks into the zoo?
Small coolers with outside food and drinks are allowed. Glass, alcohol, single-use straws and lids are not.
Does the Fort Worth Zoo open every day?
Yes. The zoo says it is open 365 days a year, though hours vary, including on certain holidays.