If you enjoy running, walking, or the in between which is jogging (what I do), then you just might be interested in an event like the Zoo Run-Run. This event is held at the Fort Worth Zoo—which by the way is an awesome zoo—and the course takes place around the beautiful neighborhoods outside the zoo and also inside the zoo. The Zoo Run-Run is a fun run that supports the zoo's conservation projects.Kids and adults of all ages can participate. I participated in the 5K Run/Walk with eight of my friends and we had a great time. The 5K Run/Walk events they had were the Cheetah Chase (which was for ages 14 and up) and the Zebra Zoom (which is for all ages). The Zebra Zoom is what we did and it is a mix of teams from schools, churches, friends, and families.These run/walks are for fun and competition—I prefer the fun part myself. I enjoy jogging for several reasons: to hang out with friends, for exercise, and for the scenery. If you share these same interests, this would be something you would enjoy. If you are competitive, then there are plenty of others that also like to compete when they run, so if you are interested in that kind of running, this would be something that you would enjoy. There is an awards ceremony after the race where teams and members are given medals for the best times.I saw so many families there just having a great time. There were many parents jogging while pushing their children in their strollers. There were a lot of children running and quite a few grandparents too. This is something that the whole family can be a part of and it's a great way to spend time together while getting a work out too!The cost of doing the Zoo Run-Run depends on when you register and what run/walk you choose to do. For the Zebra Zoom we paid $16 each and that included a one day ADMISSION TICKET TO THE ZOO (that is good until the rest of the year), a T-shirt, and all the free food you can handle after the run. They had fruit, bagels, yogurt, Snickers Marathon Bars, Mrs. Bairds fruit pies, Powerade, and Cherry Limeades—and it was all delicious! They also had a little fun park set up with activities to do such as face painting and blow up playgrounds where the kids can jump and play in the plastic balls. We ended out staying for hours and had a blast.If you would like more information about this event, call (817)759-7555 or visit the zoo's website at: http://www.fortworthzoo.com/visit/events.html

Next year is 10th anuual Zoo Run-Run and I can't wait!

The oldest continuous zoo site in Texas, the Fort Worth Zoo was founded in 1909. Since then it has become one of the best and biggest zoos, with nationally ranked facility, housing more than 350 native and exotic species.

The Fort Worth Zoo has many animals and activities. There is so much to do and see here. In the springtime you can see many baby animals as well. Most of the animals are out and are very active especially in the springtime when it is still a little cooler.

The Zoo has recently added an Australia exhibit, which has exotic fish, kangaroos, and a huge sand box for the kids. The Wild West section also has a petty zoo and an activity room for the kids to play and run around in.

There are many restaurants and covered picnic tables for enjoying a lunch. The zoo also has tons of vending machines and ice cream shacks to quench your taste buds while enjoying the zoo. There is a gift shop at the main entrance and several penny machines though out which also make great seminars.

The zoo hours are:

Feb 18-Mar 31 10am-5pm.
Apr 1-Oct  10am-5pm (weekdays), 10am-6pm (weekends)
Oct-Feb 10am-4pm

Admission:

Adults: $10.50
Kids(3-12): $8
Toddlers under 2: FREE
Seniors: $7
There is also a parking fee and it is $5.
On Wednesday’s is half price day at the zoo.

The zoo rents strollers, wagons and a few wheel chairs, and is wheel chair accessible.

If you are looking for a great way to spend some time with the kids hop on over to the Fort Worth Zoo.

Ft. Worth has an excellent zoo. All kinds of African wildlife.

Lions are housed in large area with terrain much like Africa - even a waterfall. Gorilla exhibit is extremely interesting with many varieties of gorillas and monkeys. Many endangered. There is excellent aquarium and reptile exhibit.

One of my favorate places to visit for a light lunch, walk about and visit with the animals. The trees and landscaping are wonderful. Plenty of places to get out of the heat and sun. A great place for families. We have an annual membership and can visit whenever we please. Zoo food: nothing to brag about. Why can't it be better? Picnics allowed & nice picnic ground is shady and handy. Regular hours are 10 am to 5 pm weekdays and 10 am to 5 pm weekends. (817) 870-7050. Admission: adults, $7, children 3 to 12, $4.50, seniors $3. Children 2 and under are free. Parking $4. for non-members. We especially like the penguins and white tigers. The autumn colors in the landscapping are beautiful. The animals are more lively as the weather cools off. Over 5,000 exotic and native animals can be seen at the Zoo.

I'm a pretty avid zoo-goer,and this is one of my favorite. It's easy to get to (south of I-30 in Fort Worth), a good price, and there are a lot of displays. The habitats are set up so that the majority of the animals will be visible, and it's easy walking around the area. There's also ample shade, and the zoo overall is a nice, clean place. I particularly like the Insect City display.