# Things to do with kids at Dallas Zoo

> 1 upcoming family events and 2 ongoing programs and visits at Dallas Zoo, 650 S. R. L. Thornton Freeway, Dallas, TX 75203, in the Dallas–Fort Worth–Arlington area. Dates and times are Central Time. Today is Mon, Nov 2.

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## Events ahead

- [Dallas Zoo Lights 2026](https://grassyknees.com/dallas-fort-worth/activities/dallas-zoo-lights-2026--listing-d9e9562b2fda4debf6c8074e) — Nov 13 – Jan 3 · 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM · Dallas Zoo · All ages · From $19 · checked Oct 16. Dallas Zoo Lights, presented by Reliant, opens on select nights from November 13 through January 3, 5:30–9 p.m. The display uses the zoo's main entrance, ZooNorth and the Tunnel…

## Ongoing programs and visits

- [Dallas Zoo Crew — Future-Cycle Teen Program](https://grassyknees.com/dallas-fort-worth/activities/dallas-zoo-crew-future-cycle-teen-program--listing-7503516221986da00c099ae7) — Official page says Spring/Fall/June/July/August2027 dates coming soon; no current dated… · Dallas Zoo · Ages 13–17 · From $200 · checked Oct 28. Teens train for conservation education and selected zoo-support duties before consideration for a longer volunteer program.
- [Thanksgiving Break Camp at the Dallas Zoo](https://grassyknees.com/dallas-fort-worth/activities/thanksgiving-break-camp-at-the-dallas-zoo--listing-c77746da4b557d1b73cd3ee7) — Ongoing · Dallas Zoo · Ages 5+ · From $220 · checked Oct 30. Wild Adventures Camp runs three days over Thanksgiving break with educational zoo tours, games, creative projects and up-close animal encounters; campers explore in small…

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