Traveler Description
A 22,000-gallon tunnel with a panoramic view of underwater reef life is the centerpiece of this popular aquarium that also runs a preservation program involving young green sea turtles.

Address: 1801 North Griffin Street
Phone: 214-720-2224

http://www.dwazoo.com/

Traveler Reviews

Aquarium or Zoo?
Reviewed by A TripAdvisor Member on Aug 28, 2008


Although MUCH better than the Aquarium in Fair Park, it still cost wayyyy too much for what it had to offer. Not only fish, but you also got to see birds of all kinds and wild cats, bugs, spiders, etc. An adult ticket is $18. Too much for what they provided. The snacks are also extremely expensive and the booklets offer very little direction and to where to go and what to see. The parking was horrible and there was very little explanation on how to pay the parking toll. If you're not from a big city where you have parking tolls, you don't understand that stuff!! Seems like they tried to squeeze too much together in the building and in the parking area. Not worth us going again!! Wonder what the aquarium in Houston looks like? Ft. Worth used to have one too!! The designers of this zoo need to visit the aquarium in Atlanta, Georgia!! Now THAT was an aquarium!! Good Try Dallas...

A Special Place
Reviewed by A TripAdvisor Member on Jul 17, 2008


When ever we are in Dallas, we always visit the Dallas World Aquarium. It's funny, I have never really thought about the fact that it is not an aquarium in the strict sense of the word. We just love the whole experience. When you first enter, you are at the top of a three story plus atrium. You can look down over the balcony and see giant fish, turtles, and manatees swimming below. As you continue to walk, you gradually go lower and lower until you are at the bottom. Along the way, you might see a friendly bird on the railing, or monkeys scaling trees out in the open. When you get to the bottom, there are more exhibits, and then finally, the actual "aquariums," which are actually small, but quite beautiful. One of the restaurants is a pretty good Mexican restaurant that overlooks another atrium that has flamingos and sharks below. You might even see an exotic hummingbird through the window while you are eating lunch. Yes, the aquarium is expensive, but beautiful and very interesting, especially if you enjoy scenery and animals of all kinds.

Overpriced, but has some 3-4 great exhibits
Reviewed by A TripAdvisor Member on Jul 10, 2008


Aquarium is in the middle of Downtown Dallas, easy to find. half Zoo half Aquarium. Has 3-4 great exhibits We spent about 1 hour there and went slow through the 4 floors. Plan 40-70 minutes, maybe a little more if you really want to linger or eat inside. Parking was something like $3 for an hour or $5 for "all day" Thinking we would be there more than an hour we overpaid. While nice, I agree with other reviewers, it is overpriced for the time spent inside.

Dallas Aquarium
Reviewed by A TripAdvisor Member on May 26, 2008


So, I read the reviews before I went, Yes it is PRICEE $19.00 dollars for adults with no discounts around. My family and I are from Los Angeles, we moved to Dallas a few months back. We were members at the Auarium of the Pacific in Long beach, as with the Dallas Aquarium you really can go through both in 45 minutes. What we liked about the Dallas Aquarium, is that its 3 1/2 stories with the top half being part zoo, and the bottom two floor all aquarium. Lots to see, and if you take your time you might catch 90% of it. From the birds, the monkeys, sloth, otter, jaguar, crocs, giant carp, penguins and sharks that you can see through a glass tunnel. I even had a bird climb on my forarm and hang out for a few seconds. Since we only live 20 minutes north of downtown Dallas we decided to buy a membership only because with the high one time admission price my family could make up the cost of the mebership by visting less then 3 times in the next year. and since there are things you could miss on your first visit the next visit you might catch more. We didnt buy any food there but with the maze they bring you through to view things there are small cafes almost on every floor. Parking is all over, $2 an hour to $5 all day. If you took your time walking through the aquarium I dont think you would be there more then 2 hours unless you had a sit down meal. All in all it was pretty cool, I would recommend it highly if you don't mind the entrance fee.

Bad value
Reviewed by A TripAdvisor Member on May 5, 2008


I thought the admission price was way too high for this facility. It was interesting as more of a habitat than an aquarium. For example, there is a large leopard in a tiny glass enclosure in the middle - I am not sure how that fits in. It costs $20/person, no discounts. I would steer clear.