Dallas Zoo

‘A lot of times we learn from misfortune. … And this will be an opportunity for us to learn and be better,’ says Dan Ashe, president and CEO of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.

Three animals escaped or were stolen from the Dallas Zoo in January, and another died of a suspicious wound. San Antonio Zoo officials said they take steps to ensure that doesn't happen there.

Dallas police say they received a tip the man was seen at the Dallas Aquarium. He's accused of releasing a leopard from captivity and taking a pair of monkeys, but has not been charged in connection with a dead vulture found last month.

Police believe the monkeys were taken from their enclosure — the latest in a string of mysterious incidents at the zoo.

In the latest of a series of incidents at the Police believe two tamarin monkeys were stolen from their enclosure the morning of Jan. 30.

Zoo officials believe the animal's death is connected to a string of suspicious incidents in recent weeks, including a leopard that went missing for hours.

Zookeepers noticed the roughly 25-pound leopard was missing from the zoo early Friday morning. Police have opened a criminal investigation into the animal’s brief disappearance.

Zookeepers know exactly what it takes to help animals get through extreme weather in North Texas — from bone-chilling cold fronts, to torrential rains, to blazing temperatures.

Slick roads and freezing temperatures present extra challenges for the Dallas and Fort Worth Zoos.

Over the past year, the Dallas Zoo has celebrated quite a few births and birthdays. Before your next visit, see what animals are fairly new to the zoo.

Beginning April 1, a new plan sets general admission ticket prices for weekdays and weekends that will change throughout the year, based on seasonal attendance. Also, tickets for the first Tuesday of every month will be $8 for general admission.

The Dallas Zoo and Fort Worth Zoo will both re-open Friday — and visitors can expect some new additions and new protocols. Both zoos are experiencing…