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Join WFAA for Family First Day at the Dallas Zoo on Saturday, Sept. 16

Come show your love for the mighty mammals while enjoying a special discount and exploring fun animal kingdoms!
Credit: Hin Lee
A family enjoys the hippos at the Dallas Zoo.

DALLAS — Explore the Giants of the Savanna, feed towering giraffes, and check out the new elephant baby "Okubili" before he hits his first 1,000 pounds at the Dallas Zoo on Saturday, September 16. 

When: 

Saturday, September 16
The Dallas Zoo
650 South R. L. Thornton Freeway
9 AM – 4 PM 

Credit: Dallas Zoo
A family enjoys the elephants at the Dallas Zoo.

Transport yourself and experience real African landscapes, plus get up close with powerful creatures inside "Gorilla Trek," play with farm critters in the Children's Zoo or see special Zookeeper Chats -- and more!  

All ages are welcome!

SPECIAL, SEPTEMBER 16-ONLY TICKET PRICES:

  • $8 (ages 3 & up)
  • Free (ages 2 & under)

Click here to get your discount and make your reservation.

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A family enjoys the porcupines at the Dallas Zoo.

Stop by the Family First area and meet WFAA's Cynthia Izaguirre, Matt Howerton, Cleo Greene, and Mike Leslie from 9 AM – 1 PM!

Parking:

$10 per vehicle or ride DART Rail (use the Red Line)

SPECIAL THANKS:

FAMILY FIRST SPONSORS:

  • Parker University
  • Baylor, Scott and White Health
  • 1-800-Got-Junk

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