Use code BlackFriday50 at checkout 11/28 – 12/1 to purchase your season pass for 50% off!
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.
Thank you for your interest in celebrating with us! Parties can be booked on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
Your package includes all-day admission to the park and a reserved table for 2 hours in our snack bar. Tables can be reserved with start times of 9:30am, 11:30am, or 1:30pm.
We offer multiple packages to accommodate the size of your party!
Pounce Package ($275):
Herd Package ($415):
Stampede Package ($575):
Each additional person will need a ticket to enter the park. When booking, you can add additional party guests for $15/adult and $20/child (includes animal feed bag and meal combo). At the ticket window, ticket costs are $17 for adults and $12 for children and seniors. Children 2 and under get in free.
If you are interested in our animal encounters, this can be booked at the ticket window upon arrival of your party. This is a private encounter for up to 6 people where you’ll spend 15-20 minutes interacting with and feeding some of our amazing animals from inside their enclosures! Our lemur encounter is very popular, especially with kids! The cost of your encounter experience is $100.
Here at Sharkarosa, our animals are our number one priority. For their safety, we do not allow balloons or confetti. As far as outside food goes, we allow pizza and birthday cake to be brought in.
Below is the link to see available dates and times, and to book your party! If you have any additional questions or trouble with booking, please email events@sharkarosa.com!
We look forward to celebrating with you!
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 • $12 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 $10 each
Teachers/Staff: $10 each *we comp one teacher for every 20 students.
Bus Drivers: Free
Chaperones: $17 per person
*NEW* Discounted Field Trip Feed: $2
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 us know if you have any other questions or concerns.
EXCELLENT Based on 1548 reviews Posted on lydia dTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Posted on Yulduz AbdullayevaTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Kids liked feeding animals. There are no restrooms.Posted on David ChavezTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Hands down the best zoo in North DFW. All the animals are rescues and have an attitude of appreciation and gratitude, good vibes throughout the whole zoo. Splash pad for the hot days, an absolute must visit for all animal lovers.Posted on Crystal HeadrickTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Such an incredible experience! This zoo is fun, clean, and family-friendly, with the opportunity to get up close and personal with the animals. The staff were so friendly and welcoming, and you can tell they really care about the animals and the guests. Highly recommend for families or anyone looking for a great local outing!Posted on Munawar RizviTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great place for a quick visit. They have great options for a small zooPosted on Tonya CockrellTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Posted on Ron HabermanTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Posted on Sana JanTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Posted on Franklin LunaTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Use code BlackFriday50 at checkout 11/28 – 12/1 to purchase your season pass for 50% off!
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)