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ENJOY A SPECIAL HALF-PRICE DAY AT THE DALLAS ZOO!

WFAA’s FAMILY FIRST DAY AT THE DALLAS ZOO is just around the corner. It’s your chance to enjoy a special half-price day, experience the Great Savanna, encounter live animal shows, explore children’s zoo area and visit with WFAA News 8 personalities.
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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14
SPECIAL HALF-PRICED ADMISSION ALL DAY (all ages)
THE DALLAS ZOO
9 AM - 5 PM

IT S THE 20th ANNUAL FAMILY FIRST DAY AT THE ZOO!

Enjoy a special half-price day at the Dallas Zoo. Get up-close and personal with animals at the new Wild Encounters Stage, share lunch with the lions or catch unforgettable sights of elephants, zebras and impalas roaming together on the same landscape at the Giants of the Savanna".

Stop and gaze eye-to-eye with giraffes, see the large crocks and other reptiles, hear zookeeper animal talks or observe and learn about tigers and other endangered creatures.

Come journey through Gorilla Trail, Cool-off at Penguin Cove and experience new heights of excitement during free bird shows at Soar! - A Festival of Flight.

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Explore the interactive Children s Zoo area, checkout real farm critters and the hands-on nature trading station or play, splash and climb in The Stream. Leap over and visit the koalas, ride the new Safari Express kid-size trackless train and get a sneak a peek at Lindy the new ocelot kitten or eat and relax at picnic ridge. This year marks the Dallas Zoo s 125th year of providing amazing animal adventures.

It s a great and affordable September getaway packed full of fun spots to make long-lasting memories!

11 AM - 3 PM
Stop by Family First booth, pickup fun giveaways and meet WFAA News 8 personalities - evening anchor Shelly Slater, reporter Brett Shipp and meteorologist Colleen Coyle.

ALL AGES ARE WELCOME!
Children (2 and under) Free
Children (3 11) - $4.50
Adults (12 64) - $6.00
Seniors (65 and over) - $4.50
Members of Dallas Zoological Society - Free

THE DALLAS ZOO
650 South R. L. Thornton Freeway - Dallas
(NE Corner of I-35 & Marsalis Ave)

JUMP IN THE CAR OR HOP A RIDE ON DART RAIL!
Dallas Zoo parking: $8 per vehicle

SPECIAL THANKS:
The Dallas Zoo
The Dallas Zoological Society

FAMILY FIRST SPONSORS:

AT&T Digital Life
Community Trust Bank
Children s Medical Center
Stacy Furniture and Design

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