Does your child have a BIG personality and love being in the spotlight? Here’s their chance to shine on TV! Sharkarosa Zoo is searching for the face of our Spring Break Commercial, and it could be YOUR kid!
Audition Dates:
• January 24, 25, 26
• January 31, February 1, 2
Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Special Offer: Every audition includes 1 free child ticket and 1 free adult ticket to enjoy the zoo during your visit!
We’re looking for confident, charismatic kids ready to roar with personality and represent Sharkarosa Zoo!
Location: Sharkarosa Zoo
Come audition and experience the wild side of fun!
Make your child’s TV dreams come true! See you there!
Sharkarosa Zoo is self-guided with informational signs and staff to help you along the way. There are also educational presentations every 30 minutes throughout the day in various locations. While you are here please be sure to enjoy our petting zoo and covered picnic areas.
The Bear’s Den Snack Bar and Gift Shop is open from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
(We accept CASH, VISA, MASTERCARD & DISCOVER)
Private Tours, Animal Encounters, Field Trips, A Petting Zoo, Food, An Amazing Gift Shop And More
Our Facebook page is the best place to keep up with what’s going on here at the zoo.
You can find information about early closures due to weather, special hours, and exclusive deals.
We are always working hard to care for our animals so there isn’t always someone available to answer the phone.
Our Facebook page has the most up-to-date information.
Schedule a private tour with us and take your family on an adventure that includes the animals of Madagascar, Africa, Asia, North and South America, China, and Australia to name a few!
***Private Tours are only available Monday through Thursday.***
$300 for 1-15 people • $10 per person over that.
*This includes anyone age 3 and older.
$100 deposit due at time of booking
Our field trips can be scheduled Mon-Thurs with start times of 9:30, 10:30, or 11:30. Each field trip starts with a sixty-minute walk-thru tour of our facilities with one of our expert staff members.
During the second hour, free time is given to enjoy your picnic lunch in our front courtyard, visit our petting zoo where the kids have an opportunity to brush some of our residents, visit the playground, or, should you choose to, visit the gift shop for that souvenir for the day.
Students $8 each
Teachers/Staff: $8 each *we comp one teacher for every 20 students.
Bus Drivers: Free
Chaperones: $15 per person
All field trips require a $300 non-refundable deposit to confirm your reservation. All payments must be collected before you arrive. We do not accept personal checks. Parents CANNOT pay at the gate the morning of the field trip. Sharkarosa is not open to the public during field trips therefore the ticket window is not open and there is no employee scheduled to take individual ticket sales. Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns.
EXCELLENT Based on 1384 reviews Josh Ballard2025-01-04Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. What a wonderful experience!!! My kids absolutely love every minute and all the animals. Would totally recommend for an afternoon of fun. Callie Dennis2024-12-29Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We went, and this zoo is amazing! The animals were very well taken care of, had lots of room, and were treated amazing. The live shows when they feed the animals is such a fun and cool experience to see. 10/10 definitely recommend going and checking it out!! Amanda Johnson2024-12-24Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. So many beautiful animals that are really well taken care of. The lemur experience was absolutely WORTH IT!! Staff are attentive and helpful as well. anil kumar2024-11-28Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Short trip from dfw. Good collection of animals. My daughter enjoyed feeding animals. Alane Bibang2024-11-24Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Nice people, and you can tell they love and take good care of the animals Yseña Mauricio2024-11-23Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Interactive and educational E C2024-11-23Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
We are excited to see what happens when the sun disappears! Come find out how the animals will behave with us! Gates open at 12pm, the estimated time of total darkness is around 1:45pm, the park will close at 3pm. During peak eclipse hour we will be feeding our Lions Tigers Bears (oh my) and our Hyena! Predator feedings are at 1:30pm (lion tiger), 1:45pm (bear), and 2:00pm (hyena)