Fort Worth Zoological Park

Fort Worth Zoological Park, municipally owned zoo in Fort Worth, Texas, U.S. Established in 1909, the 76-acre (31-hectare) zoo is managed by the Fort Worth Zoological Association and exhibits more than 5,000 specimens of some 500 species. The zoo’s herpetarium has a large collection of reptiles and amphibians and has bred endangered species such as the bog turtle (Clemmys muhlenbergi). The James R. Record Aquarium was opened in 1954 as an extension of the zoo; it closed in 2002, and a new herpetarium was slated for the site.

Koalas, cheetahs, tigers, rhinoceroses, meerkats, and Komodo dragons are among the species on view at the zoo; exhibits on birds of prey and on Texas wildlife are major attractions. The zoo is involved in conservation activities for species such as the Jamaican iguana (Cyclura collei).