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Dallas Zoo To Revamp Decades-Old Monorail

The Dallas Zoo said Monday it plans to revamp or replace its iconic monorail ride after a mechanical failure left passengers stranded for the second time in as many years.

2013/02/26

Malfunctioning Monorail Strands 100 Dallas Zoo Patrons

For 100 people at the Dallas Zoo, a Saturday afternoon ride along the monorail was the way they had to end their day of watching lions, tigers and bears.

2013/02/23

Best Alternatives to Trick-Or-Treating in Your Neighborhood in DFW

Dress those kiddos up for a great night out without the walk from stranger’s house to stranger’s house asking for candy.

2012/10/19

Best Unique Father’s Day Outings In DFW

Gift-giving for Father’s Day has evolved a lot since the days of a standard tie and a family cook-out. Check out some more unconventional options this year.

2012/06/12

Dallas Zoo To Open Animal Nutrition Center

More than 2,000 creatures small and large at the Dallas Zoo will soon have a new facility to help them stay healthy and eat right.

2012/06/04

Australian Animals Come To The Dallas Zoo

North Texans will get a unique opportunity to see a rare sight starting Saturday, when animals from Australia come to the Dallas Zoo.

2012/03/06

Best Family Sites For Animal Lovers In Dallas

Since 1888, when the city of Dallas opened the first zoo in the Southwest, animal-adoring families have flocked to see its amazing residents as well as other local delights for animal-enthusiasts. Check out the top […]

2012/02/17

A spider monkey is seen in a tree in Nicaragua. (credit: ALFREDO ESTRELLA/AFP/Getty Images)

Monkey Escapes Enclosure At Dallas Zoo

For the second time in less than two weeks, an animal managed to get out inside of the Dallas Zoo’s primate habitat.

2011/11/07

Dallas Council May Update City’s Long-Term Water Plan

Water availability is on the minds of the City Council: During Wednesday’s briefing, they’ll begin looking at updating the city’s long-range water plans with new reservoirs and conservation efforts.

2011/10/31

(credit: Dallas Zoo/Staff Photographer Cathy Burkey)

Dallas Zoo Chimp Gets Loose In Non-Public Area

A chimpanzee at the Dallas Zoo has been sedated after briefly escaping from her enclosure but staying in an area not open to the public.

2011/10/25

Dallas Zoo Patrons Stranded Briefly On Monorail After It Malfunctions

Fire fighters were called to rescue patrons stranded on the monorail at the Dallas Zoo’s Wilds of Africa exhibit after the system malfunctioned and shut down just before 4 p.m. Tuesday.

2011/09/27