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Dallas Zoo http://www.dallaszoo.com/
Welcome to the Largest Zoological Experience in Texas!
With 95 acres to explore, thousands of animals to visit, and a huge variety of family activities, the Dallas Zoo is enormously entertaining! Our goal is to make your visit an exciting adventure with opportunities to learn about interesting wildlife, engage in interactive fun, and support worldwide conservation and research to protect and preserve endangered species.
Zoo Facts:
The Dallas Zoo was founded in 1888, making it the first zoological park in the Southwest. Our park covers 95 developed acres! In terms of landmass, it’s the largest zoological park in Texas.The giant giraffe sculpture marking the Zoo’s entrance is 67½ feet tall!
We provide care for a wide variety of animals and are involved in conservation and breeding programs for numerous endangered species.The Dallas Zoo is widely recognized for our outstanding Lacerte Family Children’s Zoo, Wilds of Africa exhibit, and award-winning Jake L. Hamon Gorilla Conservation Research Center!
The Dallas World Aquarium http://www.dwazoo.com/d/
An old warehouse at 1801 North Griffin Street, near the Historic West End District in downtown Dallas, became the original site of The Dallas World Aquarium, opening to the public in October 1992. Built in 1924, the empty warehouse had been occupied until 1982. During those years it was used for various industries, including the Mohawk Rubber Company and Pioneer Steel Rule and Die.
The adjacent building at 1815 North Griffin was purchased in 1996. Built in 1929 as a warehouse for the storage of rubber goods, it was later used by a Venetian blind company in the early 50s and lastly prior to the aquarium’s expansion, as a restaurant/bar known as "Tejano Rodeo." As with the first building, the interior was completely demolished, leaving only the brick walls and support structure. The alley between the two buildings became the "channel" between the freshwater and saltwater ecosystems. The ORINOCO - Secrets of the River opened to the public in October 1997.
The vacant lot at 1814 Laws Street (behind 1801 North Griffin) was purchased in May 2000 for the first newly constructed portion of the facility. Construction on the Mundo Maya exhibit started in April 2002 and opened to the public in August 2004.
The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza chronicles the assassination and legacy of President John F. Kennedy; interprets and supports the Dealey Plaza National Historical Landmark District and the John F. Kennedy Memorial Plaza; and presents contemporary culture within the context of presidential history.
South Fork Ranch http://www.southforkranch.com/
Internationally renowned as the filming location for the "Dallas" television series, Southfork Ranch is known the worldwide as America's most famous ranch. Today, Southfork welcomes tour visitors as well as guests to the many special events that are hosted in the ranch's wonderful facilities.
With distinctive event options for groups of ten to ten thousand, Southfork is a three-time winner of the "Facility of the Year" Award from the DFW Chapter of Meeting Professionals International.
The legendary facility offers over 63,000 square feet of indoor event space, ten ballrooms, and acres of sprawling Texas ranchland for guided tours, private parties, special events, and shopping.
The Southwestern Expo and Livestock show and Rodeo
http://www.fwssr.com/
The top ranches in the Southwest will gather for the 9th annual Ranching Heritage Weekend, presented by Western Horseman, to launch the 2010 Stock Show. There will be two performances of the “Best of the West” Ranch Rodeo on Friday and Saturday nights.
Authentic ranch cowboys will compete in events that have aspects of traditional ranch work. Ranch Vet, Double Mugging, Stock Sorting, Bronc Riding and Wild Cow Milking are all in a days work for these cowboys. Come see the ranches compete for bragging rights of Champion Ranch, Top Horse and Top Hand.
A Walking Tour of Downtown Dallas http://dallas.about.com/od/neighborhoods/ss/DowntownCityHal.htm
Downtown Dallas has a lot to offer these days--living, working, shopping, and dining. This short walking tour of downtown Dallas will take about forty-five minutes if walked straight through, but stopping to check out the shops and restaurants is more fun. Most of downtown is wheelchair-accessible, but with facelifts for buildings and minor street construction, moving around is sometimes a little tricky.
Whether you are a new transplant, visiting family or on business trip, we have a few ideas on how you can enjoy your time here and find out what make Dallas not just a city... It's a way of life! (
