Dallas Zoo
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Dallas Zoo (also called the Dallas Zoological Park) is a 106-acre (43 ha) zoo located 3 mi (5 km) south of downtown Dallas, Texas, in Marsalis Park. Established in 1888, it is the oldest and largest zoological park in Texas[1] and is managed by the non-profit Dallas Zoological Society. It is home to over 2,000 animals representing 406 species.[5] It is an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), and is a member of the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA).
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Date opened | 1888[1] |
Location | Dallas, Texas, U.S. |
Land area | 106 acres (43 ha)[1] |
No. of animals | 2,000+[2] |
No. of species | 406 |
Annual visitors | 1+ million |
Memberships | AZA,[3] WAZA[4] |
Major exhibits | Gorilla Research Center, Endangered Tiger Habitat, Chimpanzee Forest, Simmons Hippo Outpost, Penguin Cove, Giants of the Savanna |
Public transit access | Dallas Area Rapid Transit:
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Website | www |
In 2009, the Dallas City Council unanimously approved the construction of the 11 acres (4.5 ha) Giants of the Savanna Exhibit, and also voted to privatize the zoo.[6] In recent years, attendance has surged. In 2015, the zoo achieved an annual attendance of 1 million+ visitors for the first time.[6] The Dallas Zoological Society is supported by over 25,500 membership households.[citation needed] The DZS manages all fundraising, membership, special events, food services, retail operation, volunteer programs, marketing, and public relations for the zoo under management contract with the City of Dallas.[7]