Dallas & Fort Worth Official Visitor's Guide

you r ow n Create tou r Fort Worth Arlington Granbury Cleburne Hillsboro Fossil Rim Wildlife Center, Glen Rose Caldwell Zoo 2203 MLK Blvd., Tyler, 903-593-0131. Over 2,000 endangered and beautiful wildlife from Africa, North America and South America live in natural habitats at this 85-acre park. Care Center for Animal Research and Education CR 3422 southwest of Bridgeport, 940-683-5034. CARE is a nonprofit organization established to provide a safe haven for abused and abandoned big cats. Currently home to three cougars, nine leopards, five lions and 38 tigers. Tours are available by appointment. Dallas Zoo 650 S. R.L. Thornton Freeway, Dallas, (214) 943-2771 or (214) 942-8095. The Dallas Zoo is the largest zoological experience in Texas, with 95 acres of beautifully developed parkland. It is home to more than 350 species of mammals, birds, reptiles, and insects. Visit the award-winning Wilds of Africa and the Monorail Safari, which travels through six different habitats of Africa. Go to ZooNorth to see giraffes, otters, tigers, monkeys, and more. Children will enjoy the Lacerte Family Children’s Zoo. dallaszoo.com Dinosaur World FM 205 & Park Road 59, Glen Rose, (254) 898-1782. More than 100 life-size dinosaurs located through a walking trail. Fossil dig and more. 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 Texas Longhorn steers are driven down Exchange Avenue in the Historic Fort Worth Stockyards. Fort Worth Zoo 1989 Colonial Parkway, Fort Worth, (817) 759-7500 or (817) 759-7501. The nationally ranked Fort Worth Zoo is home to nearly 500 animal species and a world-famous reptile collection. The Zoo was recently selected the number one attraction in the Dallas / Fort Worth area by Zagat Survey. fortworthzoo.org See coupon page 91 Dallas World Aquarium 1801 North Griffin Street, Dallas, (214) 720-2224 or (214) 720-2242. 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. dwazoo.com 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 14 15 18 21 24 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 visitdallas-fortworth.com 5 http://www.dallaszoo.com http://www.fortworthzoo.org http://www.dwazoo.com http://www.dwazoo.com http://www.dwazoo.com http://www.visitdallas-fortworth.com

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