Over the weekend, we went to the Dallas World Aquarium with my siblings and nephews and we all loved it. The outside doesn’t look like a typical aquarium because of its location downtown, but starting at the entrance, you will get a sneak peek of what is to come inside. Even as we walked towards the ticket line, we were able to see several animals and greenery, as if we were walking through a jungle.
Information:
Location: 1801 N Griffin St, Dallas, TX 75202
Hours: 9AM-5PM
The admission fee are as follows:
Adult: $20.95. Child(2 thru 12): $14.95, Child (under 2): free. Senior – $16.95 (65+)
www.dwazoo.com
One of our favorite animals to see were the penguins. They have a feeding and talk shows for penguins, sloths and other animals every half hour or so. Although we missed the feeding for the penguins, we were able to enjoy seeing them swim and waddle around. The flamingos were another hit. We loved their beautiful bright colors and interaction among each other. We also enjoyed the manatee swimming around in circles and the sawfish resting on the glass above us. The huge sunbathing crocodiles and the sloths hanging out in the trees also kept us watching for long time!
What we liked most about this location was that besides the usual aquarium animals, they also had a large variety of other animals, like tropical birds, monkeys and reptiles. They have a small bookstore and gift shop in the aquarium, although a bit pricey. The souvenir coin machine, which my nephew got a coin from was his keepsake for the whole trip. They also have a restaurant and café in the aquarium for those spending more time there. Because we were on a time crunch, we didn’t try it out this time.
Did we enjoy it?
Definitely! If you live in the Dallas-Fort Worth area or in town for a weekend, then definitely make a visit to the Dallas World Aquarium. We went on a Sunday, so the wait for the ticket line was short and the crowd inside was not bad at all.
Would we go visit again? Possibly! The pricing may be a tad bit high, but it’s still a great half day activity for kids and families! This time, we spent about 3 hours and may have rushed through a little. If we have 4-5 hours free and have kids with us, we would probably go again!
Side note; I loved the fact the whole aquarium was wheelchair accessible and had ramps. As a therapist, this is one thing I take notice of and I was glad to see several people enjoying the exhibits in their wheelchairs. Definitely a plus point in my books!
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