Fort Worth Zoo
Fort Worth Zoo
Join our photo lessons at the Fort Worth Zoo, one of the premier Dallas venues in our rotation, offering an incredible variety of photographic opportunities in every season.
Venue Description:
Located about 30 minutes from downtown Dallas, the Fort Worth Zoo is home to more than 7,000 native and exotic animals representing 542 species. Recognized as one of the top zoos in the nation, it offers photographers endless opportunities to capture wildlife up close—from majestic elephants and powerful big cats to delicate birds, reptiles, and amphibians. The zoo’s lush landscaping, winding pathways, and thoughtfully designed habitats also create dynamic opportunities for taking photos.
Your Digital Photo Academy instructor will guide you through a range of shooting styles and composition techniques to make the most of these subjects.
Practice focusing through fencing or glass to photograph the sharp eyes of a tiger or the textured skin of a crocodile, using a shallow depth of field to blur distractions in the background. Experiment with wide angles and leading lines when composing shots of elephants, rhinos, or giraffes to convey scale and movement. At ponds and shaded areas, explore reflections and diffused light to create tranquil, artistic compositions of flamingos, turtles, or waterfowl. Try adjusting shutter speed to freeze a bird mid-flight or slow it down to show the graceful motion of a swimming penguin or splashing water.
Each area of the zoo presents new textures, lighting conditions, and storytelling opportunities, making the Fort Worth Zoo an ideal location for photographers of all levels to practice, explore, and grow.
Know Before You Go:
Bring your camera or cellphone and any gear you can comfortably carry. Make sure batteries are fully charged and memory cards have space. Dress for the weather, wear comfortable shoes for walking, and plan for some uphill paths. Sun protection is recommended.
Admission Prices
Adults (13+) – $20
Children (3–12) – $16
Toddlers (2 & younger) – Free
Seniors (65+) – $16
Parking – $5 per vehicle
Reservations are not required. The Zoo discourages bringing large coolers and ice chests, but outside food and beverage are permitted (except for single-use straws, glass containers, and alcohol).
Meeting Spot:
Meet your instructor just inside the entrance to the zoo, near the signage indicating where maps can be downloaded or accessed through the zoo’s app. See the photo below for reference.
Address: 1989 Colonial Pkwy, Fort Worth, TX 76110
Contact Us:
Call Digital Photo Academy at 1 877 372 2231. Lots of people seem to hang up if our welcome recording comes on instead of a live voice, but we promise to return your message within a day or two if you leave one with your name and number. It would be even better if you included your e mail address as well as the date and city of the class you are considering. If leaving a voice mail message is not your thing, please email us at DPAbooking@digitalphotoacademy.com or Richard@digitalphotoacademy.com.
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