# Things to do with kids at Fort Worth Zoo

> 3 upcoming family events and 1 ongoing programs and visits at Fort Worth Zoo, 1989 Colonial Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76110, in the Dallas–Fort Worth–Arlington area. Dates and times are Central Time. Today is Sat, Oct 24.

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## Events ahead

- [Boo at the Zoo 2026 — Fort Worth](https://grassyknees.com/dallas-fort-worth/activities/boo-at-the-zoo-2026-fort-worth--listing-a4b3260156b36ba85dfa604a) — Sat, Oct 24 (+1 more date) · 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Fort Worth Zoo · All ages · Paid · checked Oct 11. Combine zoo exploration with daytime treat stations, animal shows and family entertainment across three Halloween festival dates.
- [Fishing Seminar for Kids — Fort Worth Zoo](https://grassyknees.com/dallas-fort-worth/activities/fishing-seminar-for-kids-fort-worth-zoo--listing-7d48b7c4f7d7fc86d456e2b7) — Sat, Nov 7 · 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM · Fort Worth Zoo · Ages 6–10 · From $65 · checked Oct 16. A hands-on introduction to fishing for children ages 6 to 10 and one accompanying adult, held at the Fort Worth Zoo. An experienced angler walks kids through the basics of…
- [Frida Kahlo and the Bravest Girl in the World — Fort Worth Opera at the Zoo](https://grassyknees.com/dallas-fort-worth/activities/frida-kahlo-and-the-bravest-girl-in-the-world-fort-worth-opera-at-the--listing-cbd42e862fb613a09700c900) — Sat, Nov 7 · 11:00 AM · Fort Worth Zoo · All ages · Paid · checked Oct 16. Fort Worth Opera's Family Series brings its commissioned 35-minute opera Frida Kahlo and the Bravest Girl in the World to the Fort Worth Zoo. Based on Laurence Anholt's picture…

## Ongoing programs and visits

- [Fort Worth Zoo Homeschool Classes 2026–2027](https://grassyknees.com/dallas-fort-worth/activities/fort-worth-zoo-homeschool-classes-2026-2027--listing-fe3a5ecf422751b91d20d9f2) — Selected Thursdays 1:30–4 p.m.: Oct 22 (Dragonflies), Nov 5 (Butterflies), Nov 19 (Bees… · Fort Worth Zoo · Ages 6–11 · From $50 · checked Oct 16. The Fort Worth Zoo runs afternoon classes for home-schooled children ages 6 to 11 roughly twice a month during the school year. The 2026–2027 series has an insect theme: each…

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