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The Largest Zoological Experience in Texas   With 95 developed acres and a large number of interesting species, the Dallas Zoo is the largest zoological experience in Texas and it is about to get even bigger when Giants of the Savanna opens Memorial Day weekend. The African savanna habitat will be home to giraffes, elephants, lions, cheetahs, ostriches, zebra, impala, and many other species. The Dallas Zoo is divided into the Wilds of Africa and ZooNorth. The 25-acre Wilds of Africa features six major African habitats. Take a 20-minute Monorail Safari (in season) to see animals in bush, desert, forest, woodland, river and mountain environments. The Jake L. Hamon Gorilla Conservation Research Center, Kimberly-Clark Chimpanzee Forest, and Crocodile Isle as well as the endangered okapi exhibit along the Nature Trail are especially popular. ZooNorth is home to the Betty Moroney Norsworthy Otter Outpost, Bug U!, the ExxonMobil Endangered Tiger Habitat, Primate Place, the Pierre A. Fontaine Bird & Reptile Building and much more. Have lunch at the Prime Meridian by the Flamingo Pond then visit the Lacerte Family Childrens Zoo. Feed a variety of interesting birds in Travis & Zachs Birds Landing. There are pony rides, a petting zoo, a koi pond and a bubbling stream to cool off the kids. The Nature Exchange offers a special kind of swap shop for natural artifacts. Find an extensive collection of birds in Wings of Wonder, Bird Valley and throughout the park. The Dallas Zoo is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. except Christmas Day. Tickets for those 12-64 are $12; children 3-11 $10, 2 and under and DZS members are free. Parking is $7 or take the DART Red Line to the Zoo entrance. The Dallas Zoo is located at 650 S. R. L. Thornton Frwy. (I-35E at Marsalis) by the giant giraffe statue. For more info, call (214) 670-6826 or visit our website. (less) ... (more)

Learn the Art of Physical Chess   School for Olympic sport fencing providing group instruction and private lessons for youth (6 and older) and adults. We provide our beginner students all the equipment necessary to participate for the first 3 months. We have a FREE INTRODUCTORY CLASS every Friday evening from 7-8 PM. We also do birthday parties, bachelor parties, and other special events! (less) ... (more)

A Special Place for Special Friends   Morgan's Wonderland is located in San Antonio, Texas. It is the World's First Ultra Accessible Family Fun Park. This 25 acre park is specifically designed for children and adults with special needs. In this unique oasis they can enjoy outdoor recreation with family and friends in a fun and safe environment.

Family Water Park   NRH2O Family Water Park, located in North Richland Hills, Texas, was established in 1995 as the first municipally owned water park in Texas. Entering its sixteenth year of operation, the park has become a popular attraction in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. This 17- acre water park includes 22 waterslides, the world's largest uphill watercoaster, the area's largest interactive water playground, a children's area, wave pool, endless river, and a "tween" area featuring a "lagoon" style pool, tech deck, and sand volleyball court. NRH2O is known in the Metroplex for its safe, friendly, clean environment and reasonable prices. NRH2O also offers free tubes, free parking, and coolers are welcome at no additional charge. (less) ... (more)

Dallas' Most Complete Group Picnic Location   Sandy Lake Amusement Park is a traditional park offering "Family Fun at Family Prices." 19 amusement rides, live shetland ponies, miniature train, paddle boats, miniature golf, swimming, arcade along with great food and extensive picnic grounds make the park a big hit for all ages. Sandy Lake park is celebrating 40 years of family owned operation. The park hosts birthday parties, corporate picnics, youth and church outings as well as individual families. A clean, safe and fun variety of entertainment is on hand, conveniently located and all at reasonable prices. (less) ... (more)