Dallas/Fort Worth Official Visitors Guide 2008 - (Page 5) you r ow n Create tou r Fort Worth Arlington Cleburne Granbury Hillsboro Dallas World Aquarium 1801 North Griffin Street, Dallas, (214) 720-2224. The Dallas World Aquarium is a unique attraction and event facility in downtown Dallas, featuring aquatic exhibits from around the world, a South American rainforest and a Mundo Maya exhibit displaying animals such as Brown sharks and Jaguars, which were important to the ancient Mayan culture. www.dwazoo.com Fort Worth Herd Cattle Drive Historic Fort Worth Stockyards, 131 E. Exchange Avenue, Suite 215, Fort Worth, (817) 336-4373. Experience the world’s only twice daily cattle drive as Fort Worth’s herd of Texas Longhorn steers are driven down the bricks of Historic Exchange avenue in the historic Fort Worth Stockyards. The herd is driven by authentic cowboys and cowgirls in period clothing from the era of 1865. Fossil Rim Wildlife Center, Glen Rose Fossil Rim Wildlife Center 2155 CR 2008, Glen Rose, (254) 897-2960 See animals living in their near natural environment. Located just one hour and 20 minutes from Dallas/Fort Worth, the 1800 acres of open spaces lets you interact with deer, rhinos, giraffes and other wildlife. Drive your own vehicle through the 9.5 mile tour. You will see long distance views of savannahlike pastures, forested areas and hillsides for the animals to roam. Come experience some of the most magnificent animals on the planet. www.fossilrim.org Dallas Zoo 650 S. R.L. Thornton Freeway, Dallas, (214) 943-2771. The Dallas Zoo is the largest zoological experience in Texas, covering over 95 acres of beautifully developed parkland and housing over 4,000 animals. Enjoy the Lacerte Family Children’s Zoo, award-winning Wilds of Africa with the Jake L. Hamon Gorilla Conservation Research Center, Norsworthy Otter Outpost, Penguin Cove, and more! See their aquatic display at the Dallas Aquarium at Fair Park 1462 First Ave @ MLK Blvd, Dallas, (214) 670-8443. More than 350 marine and freshwater species from tiny seahorses and jellyfish to sharks and a giant snapping turtle. www.dallaszoo.com Fort Worth Zoo 1989 Colonial Parkway, Fort Worth, (817) 759-7500. This nationally ranked zoo is home to animals from around the globe! The Texas Wild! exhibit highlights flora and fauna native to the state, and features tons of hands-on activities for kids. www.fortworthzoo.org See coupon page 87 Dinosaur World FM 205 & Park Road 59, Glen Rose. More than 100 life-size dinosaurs located through a walking trail. Picnic area, fossil dig for children and more. Opens March 2008. attractions index type of attraction Amusements, Animals and More Arts, Culture and Museums Gardens, Parks and Sculptures Historical Sights, Homes and Villages Nightlife, Theaters and Entertainment Areas Sports and Outdoor Recreation Vineyards, Trails and More the Dallas World Aquarium 1801 North Griffin Dallas, TX 75202 Phone: (214) 720-2224 Fax: (214) 720-2242 www.dwazoo.com Open Daily 10:00 am - 5:00 pm (except Christmas & Thanksgiving Days) Page 4 8 13 14 17 19 22 Aquarium Visitors are surrounded by marine life from around the world -- Indonesia, Japan, Australia, Sri Lanka and British Columbia. Black-footed penguins entertain in an outdoor South African exhibit. Rainforest Guests are immersed in a South American rainforest filled with plants and animals -- Giant river otters, crocodiles, Vampire bats, Antillean manatees, Anacondas and toucans. Mundo Maya The contributions of the Maya culture are seen in this exhibit, as well as in the selection of plants and animals -- Jaguars, venomous snakes, eagles, sharks and the Tree of Life.. for more information go to www.visitdallas-fortworth.com 5 http://www.dwazoo.com http://www.fortworthzoo.org http://www.fossilrim.org http://www.dallaszoo.com http://www.dwazoo.com http://www.visitdallas-fortworth.com
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