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Sharkarosa Zoo is self-guided with informational signs and staff to help you along the way. There are also educational presentations every 20 minutes throughout the day in various locations. While you are here please be sure to enjoy our petting zoo and covered picnic areas.
Our mission is to provide the North Texas community with the opportunity to experience rare, endangered and exotic wildlife in a unique and personal setting. What better way to learn about conservation than by seeing it up close and hands on?
Our facility sits on a beautiful 126 acre ranch and offers field trips, private tours, a walk-thru petting zoo, an outdoor dining areas and snack bar to help make Sharkarosa Zoo your next wild adventure!
Our facility is always growing! On a typical day Sharkarosa is home to 180+ animals. We are not by definition a “rescue” organization. However, we do assist with exotic animal rescues by lending experience, needed supplies or housing. Please see the Donations page to find out how you can help us with these ongoing projects.
Open to the Public Days are every Friday, Saturday and Sunday as long as the weather permits. All other events require an advanced reservation. Please browse our Visitor’s Guide for information on how to book a private tour, field trip or party.
Want to have a birthday party at Sharkarosa Zoo? We can make that happen. Contact us for information.
Please be sure to always check our Facebook page for information regarding the weather and its impact on the ranch.
All of our updates regarding special hours and early closures will be listed there.
We do not always have someone available to answer the telephone so our updates will be regularly posted on Facebook.
While you are there, please be sure to like us!
Sharkarosa Zoo is a 501(c)(3) non-profit ranch licensed and regulated by the USDA.
Private Tours, Animal Encounters, Field Trips, A Petting Zoo, Food, An Amazing Gift Shop And More
Check out our outdoor dining areas and snack bar.
Get a chance to pet and feed some of your favorite animals.
*Season passes are good for 1 year from date of purchase
(2 adults, 2 children) *Each additional family member added $35.00
Please take a moment to read the following:
Absolutely NO throwing or kicking rocks.
Children under the age of 13 must be with an adult at all times.
No smoking or vaping on ranch property.
Feeding animals is to be done in designated areas and the animals may only be fed animal feed provided by Sharkarosa.
Shirt and Shoes required at all times.
No pets allowed. Service dogs, as defined by the ADA, are permissible.
Service Animal Defined by Title II and Title III of the ADAA service animal means any dog that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability, including a physical, sensory, psychiatric, intellectual, or other mental disability.
Absolutely NO climbing fencing, exhibits or equipment.
No littering, please use trash cans provided.
We ask that all guests to our park be respectful of the animals. Please do not chase, pick up, poke, yell at or in any way taunt any of our animals.
PROHIBITED ITEMS:
Bubble gum, balloons, firearms, weapons of any kind, glass containers, alcoholic beverages.
Failure to follow any of the above rules WILL result in immediate removal from Sharkarosa.
**Prices subject to change without notice.
