Family Friendly Attractions

For kids of all ages, from 1 to 92

North Texas isn’t just fit for young bachelors and bachelorettes looking for a happening night life scene. On the contrary, the Metroplex offers a full spectrum of activities and adventures for you and your family to experience. From museums to zoos and aquariums to some of the largest amusement parks in the nation, Dallas and Ft. Worth have lots to offer to entertain your family.

The Dallas Zoo

106 Acres of Adventure

Weighing in at 106 acres, the Dallas Zoo is the largest zoological park in the state of Texas. In addition to providing a fun atmosphere for the family, including a Monorail Safari ride and the Prime Meridian Restaurant, the zoo is home to 406 species and 1,800 animals. Learn more at the Dallas Zoo website.

The Ft. Worth Zoo

The Original Texas Zoo

The Fort Worth Zoo was founded in 1909 with one lion, two bear cubs, an alligator, a coyote, a peacock and a few rabbits. From these humble beginnings, the Zoo has grown into a nationally ranked facility, with recognitions by the Los Angeles Times and USA Today, housing more than 430 native and exotic species. Learn more at the Ft. Worth Zoo website.

Fair Park

Epicenter of Arts, Culture, and Entertainment

Fair Park, a 277-acre entertainment and recreation complex owned by the City of Dallas, is located two miles east of downtown. The park is the year-round home of the Music Hall, Cotton Bowl and eight museums. Fair Park is a National Historic Landmark and boasts the largest collection of art deco exposition buildings in the United States. Every year Fair Park is home to the State Fair of Texas, the Nation’s largest state fair by attendance. Learn more at the Fair Park website.

The Dallas World Aquarium at Fair Park

From Humble Warehouse to World-Class Aquarium

The Dallas Aquarium at Fair Park is home to over 6,000 aquatic animals, including marine and freshwater fish, reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates. Committed to many national and international conservation and research projects, the Aquarium also breeds critically endangered Texas species of fish. Visit The Dallas World Aquarium website.

Dallas Children’s Theater

Bringing Literature to Life

Astonishing kids and families with Broadway-like plays and a lot more, Dallas Children’s Theater (DCT) enlightens and entertains with the magic of live theater. Chosen for ages 3 – 93 DCT’s season includes musicals, adaptations of beloved books, puppetry and meaningful events for today’s teens. Enjoy Red Carpet treatment at opening night parties, after-show autographs and a rousing rendition of “Happy Birthday” at every intermission. Nestled in the heart of Dallas, DCT has easy access parking and is surrounded by popular restaurants and retailers for a quality, full family experience. Learn more at the Dallas Children’s Theater website.

Dallas Museum of Nature and Science

1.7 Billion Years Worth of Science and Discovery

The Museum of Nature & Science is the result of a 2006 merging, unlike any in the nation, of three cultural institutions – the Dallas Museum of Natural History (est. 1936), The Science Place (est. 1946) and the Dallas Children’s Museum (est. 1995). The combination of the Dallas Museum of Natural History and the Science Place was completed in June of 2006. The Museum occupies three landmark structures in Fair Park and features collections which range across approximately 1.7 billion years of Earth’s history. In the Science Building are more than 200 permanent hands-on exhibits on physics, astronomy, health, robotics, nature, and special young children’s venues. Learn more at the Dallas Museum of Nature and Science website.

The Fort Worth Museum of Science and History

“A Leader in Informal Science Education”

In addition to a world-class planetarium and several exhibits ranging from prehistoric to futuristic, the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History is also home to Texas’ first domed IMAX ® screen, the Omni Theater. Visit the museum at http://www.fwmuseum.org/.

Six Flags Over Texas

Larger than Disneyland

Six Flags Over Texas is a theme park larger than Disneyland packed with games, characters, stunt shows, musicals, and world-class rides. One of the newest rides, the Titan, is a steel roller coaster with the third largest drop in the world. The Texas Giant has been voted the number one wooden roller coaster in the world, and has even been named “America’s Coaster.” Learn more at the Six Flags Over Texas website.

Six Flags: Hurricane Harbor

Cowabunga, Texas!

Hurricane Harbor is a popular spot during warm Texas Summers.  From a seven-story water slide for the thrill-seeker in your family to the Lazy River for those who just want to relax. Try out your surfing skills, or ride the classic Black Hole. To learn more about the rides and attractions, visit the Hurricane Harbor website. Learn more at the Hurricane Harbor Arlington website.