Toddler Activities in Dallas

Dallas Zoo

• The Dallas Zoo covers 95 acres of land, making it the largest zoo in all of Texas. The zoo serves as the home to the thousands of animals, including endangered species. Guests can view animals from the Australian outback, a gorilla conservation research center and endangered tigers. A children's zoo resides on the premises, offering pony rides, a play zone, an interactive bird exhibit and the Discovery House filled with games and crafts. The zoo remains open daily, except Christmas Day.

  Dallas Zoo
  650 South R.L. Thornton Freeway
  Dallas, TX 75203
  214-670-5656
  dallaszoo.com

The Children's Museum at the Museum of Nature & Science

• Residing just south of downtown Dallas, the Children's Museum at the Museum of Nature & Science features exhibits appropriate for toddlers. Comprised of five galleries, children can learn about the science behind urban farms, water, backyards, homes and individual towns. The museum offers a Little Explorers program which promotes self-expression through art and exploration through scientific experiments. The program is geared towards children, ages six months to four years.

  The Children's Museum at the Museum of Nature & Science
  1318 S. 2nd Avenue
  Dallas, TX 75210
  214-428-5555
  natureandscience.org/dcm

Sandy Lake Amusement Park

• Located 20 minutes north of downtown Dallas, Sandy Lake Amusement Park offers a host of attractions for children. The park features more than 60 acres of picnic grounds, including shaded pavilions. Guests will also find carnival rides, an arcade and a miniature golf course located on the premises. Guests can also rent paddle boats for a ride out on Sandy Lake. During the warm summer months, Sandy Lake Amusement Park opens its two massive swimming pools, although it does require a fee.

  Sandy Lake Amusement Park
  1800 Sandy Lake Rd.
  Carrollton, TX 75006
  972-242-7449
  sandylake.com