Dollar Days return to the Dallas Zoo. Here's when and how to get $1 tickets.
DALLAS – Dollar Days at the Dallas Zoo are back.
Every summer, for two days, the Dallas Zoo drops admission price to $1 for anyone ages 3 and older. This summer, those days are July 18 and Aug. 6.
Tickets for both dates sold out quickly, despite the triple-digit heat in the forecast.
The zoo said the Dollar Days are to show appreciation for the community's support and to make the zoo accessible to anyone.
In addition to the discounted admission, snacks are available for $1, $2 or $3.
To combat the Texas heat, the zoo has permanently added misting fans throughout the property. They also implemented summer hours from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. On Dollar Days, zoo hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The zoo suggests using a rideshare service or taking the DART Red Line straight to the entrance to avoid the busy parking lot. If you do park at the zoo, it's $12 per vehicle.
Admission to the zoo ranges from $8 to $24 on a regular day. Kids under the age of 2 are free everyday.