Dallas ZoovsFair Park
Both are endorsed by expert reviewers. On balance, Fair Park is preferred by most writers compared to Dallas Zoo. Fair Park comes in at #7 in Dallas–Fort Worth with positive reviews from 6 publications including Fodor's, concierge.com and Afar Magazine.
Dallas Zoo
Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
Where
Fodor's
Frommer's
Travel + Leisure
650 South R.L. Thornton Freeway, Dallas, TX 75203
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Lonely Planet "Africa is the focus of this urban zoo." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"Founded in 1888, the zoo keeps 2,000 animals in two sections of 85 developed acres." Full review
Where "Founded in 1888, the Dallas Zoo spreads across 106 acres of natural wonder." Full review
Fodor's "The Dallas Zoo shouldn't be overlooked." Full review
Frommer's "The oldest zoo in Texas, founded in 1888, isn't likely to disappoint...the sprawling 106-acre park also features a habitat for rare Sumatran tigers, a chimpanzee forest, and a monorail safari ride." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The Dallas Zoo holds the title of the largest zoo in Texas, with more than 2,000 animals representing 406 species across 106 acres"
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Fair Park
Concierge Lonely Planet
Afar Magazine Michelin Guide Where Fodor's Frommer's
1300 Robert B. Cullum Boulevard, Dallas, TX 75210
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Concierge "Built for the 1936 Texas Centennial, this 300-acre complex of pavilions, pools, and esplanades is the world's largest collection of Art Deco architecture."
Lonely Planet "The art deco buildings of Fair Park, which were created for the 1936 Texas Centennial Exposition, today contain seven museums." Full review
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While the grounds are safe, the surrounding area is best avoided; luckily, on-site parking is plentiful and free (State Fair excepted).
Afar Magazine "Everything really is bigger, and fried, at the Fair Grounds. The Texas State Fair is not to be missed in Dallas from September through October." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"Running for 24 days of September and October, the fair attracts the lion's share of 7 million annual visitors." Full review
Where "Located just two miles east of downtown, Fair Park is the largest historical landmark in Texas and Dallas’ largest cultural center." Full review
Fodor's "In South Dallas, this 277-acre National Historic Landmark has the largest collection of 1930s Art Deco architecture in the United States." Full review
Frommer's "Fair Park, a classic conglomeration of Art Deco buildings and spacious grounds built for the 1936 Texas Centennial Exposition, is undergoing a renaissance." Full review
