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Fair ParkvsFort Worth Zoo
Both Fair Park and Fort Worth Zoo are highly recommended by expert writers. On balance, Fair Park is the choice of most professionals compared to Fort Worth Zoo. Fair Park scores 85 with approval from 7 publications like Afar Magazine, Where and Frommer's.
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
Fort Worth Zoo Concierge Lonely Planet Michelin Guide Where Fodor's
U.S. News & World Report Frommer's
Travel + Leisure
1989 Colonial Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76110
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Concierge "One of the nation's top zoos draws raves for its acres of realistic habitats where animals roam free in natural environments."
Lonely Planet "A highly regarded American zoo and the second most popular attraction in the state." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"Acclaimed both for its visitor accessibility and its animal-friendly habitats, this growing zoo is home to more than 6,000 animals of Texas and exotic species." Full review
Where "The Fort Worth Zoo is the oldest zoo in Texas—and one of the greatest." Full review
Fodor's "The oldest continuous zoo site in Texas, the lush grounds here house more than 5,000 exotic and native animals." Full review
U.S. News & World Report4.0
"Since it opened in 1909, this Texas zoo has been exposing Fort Worth residents and visitors to wildlife from around the world." Full review
Frommer's "One of the preeminent zoos in the country, the award-winning Fort Worth Zoo has a great layout of natural habitats and fantastic animals from around the world" Full review
Travel + Leisure "If you have kids in tow or just love animals, the Fort Worth Zoo is a must, as it's home to elephants, penguins, rhinos, and even local critters"
