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Dallas Zoo

Neighborhood: Oak Cliff/South Dallas

650 S. RL Thornton Freeway Dallas, TX 75203

469-554-7500

Featuring 95 acres of natural habitats that include many rare and endangered species, an award-winning two-acre gorilla habitat, the Lacerte Family Children's Zoo and more.
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