Fort Worth Zoo, Wildlife conservation center in Fort Worth, United States.
The Fort Worth Zoo displays animals from every continent across themed zones that recreate their native environments. The grounds divide into several major sections connected by pathways winding through forest groves, grasslands, and water features.
The facility opened in 1909 with a handful of animals in a small city park and grew through decades of expansion and new construction. By the 1990s the site underwent major renovations to create more spacious modern enclosures.
The Fort Worth Zoo conducts educational programs through Zoo School, summer camps, and field trips to connect children with environmental conservation principles.
A visit typically takes several hours because pathways between sections can be long and many exhibits invite lingering. Visitors should wear comfortable shoes and bring water during warm weather.
The facility runs breeding programs for several native Texas species including the Texas horned lizard, which has become scarce in the wild. These efforts helped develop captive reproduction techniques now adopted by other institutions.
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