Here’s your real disclaimer: some of the pictures included here are too cute for words.
The Dallas Zoo has four new reasons for you to come visit, but remember to bring a gift.
There must be something in the water at the Dallas Zoo. The first baby penguin born at the Dallas Zoo, the baby African penguin was born to Tazo and Tulip April 15. But don’t get ready to party with this penguin right yet, as the new penguin family is living offsite at the Don Glendenning Penguin Cove. But as soon as this yet-to-be-named bird gets his or her feathers to be able to swim at the zoo, you’ll be invited to the welcome home event.
Photo courtesy: Dallas Zoo Facebook
If your”Oh, that’s so Cute” meter hasn’t already started to move off the charts, it will with this “tall tale.” Like the Royal family’s recent birth watch, the Animal Planet kept us all connected the world was able to welcome this sweet edition to the Dallas Zoo family via live stream on April 10. Days later, 50,000 fans casted their vote to name the baby Kipenzi, which is Swahili for loved one. Now you say hello personally to Kipenzi and mother, Katie at the zoo.
Photo Credit: Dallas Zoo Pinterest
Born March 20 at the Dallas Zoo, this baby blue-eyed ocelot is considered only one of maybe 50 left of the native-Texas species. Like humans this sweetie’s eyes will change from this cobalt blue to a dark brown and joins his father Joaquin and his mother Milagre in the ocelot habitat with a fellow bobcat.
Photo Credit: Dallas Zoo
While these little babies are too cute, you can’t call anything cute or little about the arrival of the newest exhibit at the Dallas Zoo. The “Giants of Jurrasic,” open now until Sept. 7, features more than 25 dinosaurs, a special DinoSOAR wildlife show, the theater experience of Erth’s Dinosaur Zoo Live, and more. Free with zoo admission, your dinosaur lover will be able to get hands-on learning about dinosaurs in a whole new way. Get the details on the exhibit and daily hours here.
Photo Credit: Dallas Zoo Facebook
Share your personal congratulations to these fine mamas and make your kids think you’re the coolest parent ever with a day at the Dallas Zoo!
We’re giving away FOUR tickets to the Dallas Zoo!
I don’t have just ONE favorite, but I REALLY want to see that ocelot!!
If I ever make it to Dallas, I will make sure the zoo is on my list of places to see.
I’ve been telling my sister she needs to visit the Dallas zoo- maybe winning some tickets would convince her! I can’t wait for the new penguin chick to reach maturity for matriculation!
I’ve never been to Dallas (I’d sure like to visit one day). This zoo looks very interested and perfect for families who want to do something fun together.
Me and my family had been awaiting the arrival of Katie’s new baby since we found out about her. We watched everyday until the birthday of baby Kipenzi and can’t wait to see her!! My 5 yr old even drew a picture of her! So I say the giraffes are our 1st fave, then the gorillas.
I love seeing zoos everywhere we travel! I never get tired of them. and when they have baby animals, it makes it so much more fun!
Those are amazing reasons to visit Dallas zoo. I would love to visit one day with the kids
We plan to visit the Dallas Zoo this summer while my son is home for summer break. He’s mesmerized by the animals.
My favorites are the elephants and giraffes!
I love learning about animals! They seem to have a huge variety at this zoo.
Giraffes!
The African baby penguin and Baby Kipenzi are by far the proudest moments in my opinion. I loved being able to get first sight via live webcam of Katie giving birth to baby Kipenzi. Such a wonderful experience!
Oh my heavenly goodness, so very cute. I love the zoo. It is a great place to hang with the family while learning… so it is a win/win. Will have to check it out…
OMG! That baby penguin. The Dallas zoo looks amazing.
We moved to Fort Worth 3 years and have never visited the Dallas Zoo! Our little ones are crazy about dinosaurs.
That little penguin is so darn cute! I love it. Next time I visit Dallas I am going to the zoo!
I wish we weren’t so far away or that we had a trip planned to Texas this summer. These babies are adorable and it looks like a great place to take the family!
“What’s your favorite animal at the zoo?”
My most favorite animals have always been penguins, and now with the baby penguin’s arrival I’m beyond excited to go visit them!! But after experiencing Katie give birth live, I love love love the giraffes now as well. I can’t wait to meet Kipenzi!♥
I love the penguins! Can’t wait to see that baby. 🙂
Giraffes for me! So graceful and tall!!
I love the Fox and Wolf exhibits!
Ocelots were my elementary school mascot!
We’re visiting my cousins in June and my son loves the zoo here in Toronto. He’s so excited to visit another zoo. He’s favourite animals are the polar bears, pandas and penguins.
We’re visiting my cousin in Dallas in June. We are definitely visiting the zoo. My 3 year old son loves the zoo in Toronto. He’s absolute favourite animals to see are polar bears, pandas and penguins. Hopefully he’ll see them there!
Manatees, if they have them.
I watched baby Kipenzi’s birth with my kiddos – that was amazing! I haven’t taken my daughter (7 years old) to the zoo before and would love the chance to take both my kids so see all the animals!
I have just got to see Kipenzi, the baby giraffe and her mom, Katie, after watching the live birth online, then seeing her on the cam for the first two weeks of her life!