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Fort Worth Botanic GardenvsFort Worth Zoo
Fort Worth Botanic Garden and Fort Worth Zoo are both rated highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Fort Worth Zoo scores slightly better than Fort Worth Botanic Garden. Fort Worth Zoo comes in at #8 in Dallas–Fort Worth with positive reviews from 5 publications such as Fodor's, Michelin Guide and Frommer's.
Fort Worth Botanic Garden
Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
Where
Fodor's
Frommer's
3220 Botanic Garden Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76107
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Lonely Planet "A Japanese garden with a koi pond and a tropical conservatory are the highlights at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"Texas' oldest botanic garden." Full review
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The rose garden is abloom in late April and October.
Where "Billed as the “oldest botanic garden in Texas,” this 109-acre location offers beauty and serenity all year long, with separately themed gardens ranging from roses to Asian varieties of flowers." Full review
Fodor's "Among the 23 gardens here are the Lower Rose Garden, whose classical design was inspired by the Villa Lante gardens in Bagnaia, Italy, and the Oval Rose Garden." Full review
Frommer's "This spacious showcase of more than 2,500 native and exotic species of plants in 109 acres of attractive gardens and natural settings is the oldest botanical garden in Texas." Full review
Fort Worth Zoo
Concierge Lonely Planet Michelin Guide Where Fodor's
U.S. News & World Report Frommer's
Travel + Leisure
1989 Colonial Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76110
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Concierge "One of the nation's top zoos draws raves for its acres of realistic habitats where animals roam free in natural environments."
Lonely Planet "A highly regarded American zoo and the second most popular attraction in the state." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"Acclaimed both for its visitor accessibility and its animal-friendly habitats, this growing zoo is home to more than 6,000 animals of Texas and exotic species." Full review
Where "The Fort Worth Zoo is the oldest zoo in Texas—and one of the greatest." Full review
Fodor's "The oldest continuous zoo site in Texas, the lush grounds here house more than 5,000 exotic and native animals." Full review
U.S. News & World Report4.0
"Since it opened in 1909, this Texas zoo has been exposing Fort Worth residents and visitors to wildlife from around the world." Full review
Frommer's "One of the preeminent zoos in the country, the award-winning Fort Worth Zoo has a great layout of natural habitats and fantastic animals from around the world" Full review
Travel + Leisure "If you have kids in tow or just love animals, the Fort Worth Zoo is a must, as it's home to elephants, penguins, rhinos, and even local critters"
