Dallas Zoo

Award-Winning Creativity at the Dallas Zoo! This year at the Dallas Zoo, we’ve had so much to celebrate – from conservation wins to unforgettable moments with our community. And now, our creative work is making waves! Our projects earned incredible recognition at the AVA Digital Awards, where we received a 2024 Platinum Award for the “Adventure Awaits” Intro Video created for Zoo To Do 2023. We were also awarded a 2024 Gold Award for the Dallas Zoo Lights Promo Video in Video Production for Commercials – Amusements/Entertainment. Out of over 2,500 entries, these awards place us among the best, with only 5% achieving Platinum and 18% earning Gold. Our success continued with the American Advertising Awards, the largest advertising competition in the United States. The “Adventure Awaits” Invitation Suite earned Gold at the Dallas chapter level for Card, Invitation, and Announcement Campaigns and advanced to win Silver at the District 10 level. These accolades highlight creativity and excellence in advertising, with only the best work moving through local and district levels to gain national recognition. Congratulations to our Marketing & Communications team for crafting work that elevates our mission and leaves a lasting impact. #DallasZoo

Acupuncture for animals? Absolutely! Meet Adam, our 18-year-old perentie monitor, who receives special acupuncture treatments. Adam has entered his golden years with some age-related challenges, including arthritis. But thanks to our dedicated animal care team, he’s getting the extra attention he deserves to stay comfortable and active. Each month, Adam receives acupuncture treatments designed to ease his stiffness and improve his mobility. Tiny needles are strategically placed on specific points of his skin, offering targeted relief and helping him move with greater ease. He also receives advanced laser therapy, which further alleviates discomfort and enhances his overall well-being. At the Dallas Zoo, our commitment to care ensures that every animal receives the best possible quality of life throughout their entire lives. With these treatments, we're thrilled to see Adam thriving in his golden years! #dallaszoo #perentiemonitor

Happy Thanksgiving from the Dallas Zoo! We’re thankful for our amazing community – staff, volunteers, donors, and guests – whose support helps us Create a Better World for Animals. From our family to yours, we wish you a joyful and meaningful Thanksgiving! #dallaszoo #Thanksgiving #grateful

Have you heard about wood wool? Also known as excelsior, wood wool consists of long wood shavings cut from logs and is often used in packaging for items like bird baths or ceramic pots. It also makes an excellent enrichment item for our animals! Our playful otters love to explore and interact with the fluffy wood wool, which encourages natural behaviors such as foraging. Beyond its role in enrichment, wood wool provides essential nesting material during the colder winter months, creating a cozy and comfortable space for our animals to rest and stay warm. A huge thank you to American Excelsior Company for their generous donation that makes this enrichment possible! #dallaszoo #animalenrichment

Zoo To Do is the Dallas Zoo’s largest annual fundraiser, a night where our community comes together to raise vital funds to help us continue Creating a Better World for Animals. This year’s Safari Noir theme set the stage for an unforgettable evening, and we’re thrilled to share that we exceeded all expectations, raising an incredible $1.5 million! These vital contributions will help us continue to engage and inspire our visitors, enhance the care of our animals, and advance conservation projects both locally and globally. A heartfelt thank you to our committee members, underwriters, donors, sponsors, chefs, and our Dallas Zoo staff and volunteers. Each of you brings this unforgettable night to life, helping us carry on our mission of Engaging People & Saving Wildlife. #dallaszoo #thankyou #wildlifeconservation

We're just days away from our biggest night of the year – Zoo To Do! This special evening plays a vital role in helping us provide exceptional care for the 2,000+ animals at the Dallas Zoo, deliver unique educational programs, and support our global conservation efforts. Can't make it to our annual fundraiser? You can still show your love for the Dallas Zoo by participating in our online auction. Bid on exclusive Zoo experiences, stunning jewelry, and unforgettable travel adventures! Or try your luck with raffle tickets. Get involved: bit.ly/3Cdk5OZ

We’re thrilled to introduce Tyrone Taylor as our new Vice President of People and Culture! In this newly created role, Tyrone will drive talent management, foster organizational development, and elevate employee engagement through strategies that align with the Zoo’s mission and values. He will play a key role in evaluating and elevating the culture that attracts, retains, and empowers our incredible team. A proud Dallas native, Tyrone joins us with over 20 years of leadership experience, having previously served as Corporate Director of Human Resources for Six Flags Entertainment. His extensive background in human resources and community leadership will be instrumental in driving our continued success. We are delighted to welcome Tyrone to our team!

We're excited to join Texan by Nature's Conservation Summit as a Bronze Level sponsor this year! The Summit, held earlier this week, brought together conservation and business leaders in Texas for impactful dialogue and collaboration. We were also thrilled to celebrate our conservation partner, the San Antonio Bay Partnership, for receiving the Conservation Wrangler Award at this year’s summit! The Dallas Zoo is proud to support and contribute to discussions on how conservation and business can work hand-in-hand for a sustainable future.

Our Texas horned lizard hatchlings have officially made their way into the wild! After months of dedicated care and preparation, 116 of our little lizards joined forces with others from the Fort Worth Zoo and Fossil Rim Wildlife Center, totaling an incredible 285 lizards released into the Mason Mountain Wildlife Management Area. Some of the lizards were fitted with lightweight, flexible tags to help researchers and conservationists at Texas Parks & Wildlife monitor their journey for the next few weeks. Our Texas horned lizard conservation program is a collaborative effort with Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, Rolling Plains Quail Research Ranch, and several of our dedicated zoo partners. #dallaszoo #texashornedlizard #conservationinaction #savingspecies

A HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR VET TECHS! It’s National Vet Tech Week, and we’re excited to celebrate the incredible team behind the scenes at our animal hospital. These dedicated specialists are the backbone of our veterinary care, collaborating closely with our veterinarians to provide top-notch support for our animals. Their unwavering commitment, expertise, and compassion make a world of difference in ensuring our animals are happy and thriving every day. We truly couldn’t do what we do without them! Let’s show some love for our amazing vet tech team in the comments below! #dallaszoo #nationalvettechweek