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Walkabouts Dallas Arboretum And Dallas Zoo Are Kicking Off 2023 With Special Discounts

Dec 29, 2022 3:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

With North Texans thawing out after the Christmas week freezer, Mother Nature is providing more user-friendly temperatures with nary a mention of freezing degrees in the future. A couple of North Texas walk-about venues are celebrating the better weather and new year with their annual bargains for January. The Dallas Zoo will kick off its annual Penguin Days special with … [Read more...] about Walkabouts Dallas Arboretum And Dallas Zoo Are Kicking Off 2023 With Special Discounts

Mother Nature And A Sell-Out Crowd Make For A Picture-Perfect Zoo To Do 2022

Dec 8, 2022 9:30 AM by Glenn Hunter

As the 2022 "Wild and Wonderful" Zoo to Do kicked off in picture-perfect weather on Saturday evening, November 5, at the Dallas Zoo, there was some sort of hiccup with the big trams that ferry the guests from the entryway through the tunnel and up to all the action. Luckily, Dallas Zoo President/CEO Gregg Hudson immediately was on his cellphone getting some small golf … [Read more...] about Mother Nature And A Sell-Out Crowd Make For A Picture-Perfect Zoo To Do 2022

Zoo To Do Patron Party Had Flamingos In The Yard And Guests Seeing And Wearing Spots

Nov 14, 2022 1:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

It's not every day that a Preston Hollow estate has flamingos flapping on the grounds. But such was the case on Monday, October 17, at Deni Bryant's home for the 2022 Zoo To Do patron party. While guests like VIP Chair Sherwood Wagner, Honorary Chair Kim Hext and Dianne LaRoe were decked out in leopard and cheetah prints, a Dallas Zoo resident boa wrapped around his … [Read more...] about Zoo To Do Patron Party Had Flamingos In The Yard And Guests Seeing And Wearing Spots

Daylight Saving Time Payback Is Sunday, With Interest

Nov 4, 2022 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

Have you ever had somebody owe you some money and wondered if they were ever going to pay it back? And when they did, wasn’t there a sigh of relief? Well, back on Sunday, March 13, the powers-that-be borrowed an hour out of your day when Daylight Saving Time began. This Sunday you’re getting that hour back at 2 a.m., with interest — a beautiful day with temperatures in … [Read more...] about Daylight Saving Time Payback Is Sunday, With Interest

Zoo To Do’s Live Auction Packages Range From Behind The Scenes To Delicious Experiences

Nov 3, 2022 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

First the not-so-great-news: North Texas weather guessers are waving red flags about Friday being a stormy day especially in the afternoon. Now for the thank-heaven-news: Friday's obnoxious weather will be gone in time for Saturday night’s 2022 Zoo To Do's "Wild and Wonderful" at the Dallas Zoo, with temperatures simply ideal for those cashmere sweaters and scarves … [Read more...] about Zoo To Do’s Live Auction Packages Range From Behind The Scenes To Delicious Experiences

SOLD-OUT ALERT!: Dallas Zoo’s Dollar Days

Jul 20, 2022 3:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

If you had your heart set on taking advantage of the Dallas Zoo’s Dollar Days on Thursday, July 21, and Thursday, August 11, calm your heart down. The Amazon sponsored events are already sold out. So don't fight the temptation to venture to the zoo on the hope of sweet-talking your way in. Not only won’t it work, but there’s no need to venture out in this heat for a … [Read more...] about SOLD-OUT ALERT!: Dallas Zoo’s Dollar Days

A Gentle Reminder: Juneteenth Holiday Closures And Openings

Jun 19, 2022 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

Since Juneteenth is today, the federal holiday will be observed by government offices and businesses on Monday. For stockholders that means a three-day time off from a rough past week of ups and mostly downs. For those with banking transactions, they’ll be available online but brick-and-mortar will be closed for the day. And while federal services (i.e., post offices, … [Read more...] about A Gentle Reminder: Juneteenth Holiday Closures And Openings

Arboretum Celebrates Father’s Day And Juneteenth With Three Days Of Activities For All

Jun 2, 2022 1:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

In addition to Sunday, June 19, being Father’s Day, it’s also going to be Juneteenth. So, the Dallas Arboretum will provide loads of activities and special offerings to celebrate the two occasions ranging from things to do to things to sit back and enjoy starting Saturday, June 18, to Monday, June 20. It’s going to be such a festive occasion that even the Dallas Blooms … [Read more...] about Arboretum Celebrates Father’s Day And Juneteenth With Three Days Of Activities For All

JUST IN: 2022 Zoo To Do Co-Chairs Marena and Roger Gault Are “Wild And Wonderful” About Zoo Fundraiser

May 23, 2022 9:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

While cars were backed up clogging roads leading to American Airlines Center for last night’s Mavericks’ (hopefully) comeback game against the Golden State Warriors, there was another crowd of 150 at the Dallas Zoo for the 2022 Zoo To Do kick-off party. As the young lions lounged in their habitat and the elephants trunked up on hay in the background, 2022 Zoo To Do … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2022 Zoo To Do Co-Chairs Marena and Roger Gault Are “Wild And Wonderful” About Zoo Fundraiser

Dallas Arboretum And Dallas Zoo Welcome 2022 With Credit-Card Friendly Discounts

Jan 7, 2022 9:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

The only thing better than the temperatures getting a wee bit more user-friendly is bargains. And since most folks have over-indulged over the holidays in the gift-giving department, the Dallas Arboretum and the Dallas Zoo have specials to warm your credit cards. Like Brigadoon and Santa, the Dallas Arboretum’s Christmas village has disappeared. But that doesn’t mean that … [Read more...] about Dallas Arboretum And Dallas Zoo Welcome 2022 With Credit-Card Friendly Discounts

Winspear The Cheetah Is Still At Dallas Zoo And Purring Over Zoo To Do’s “Return To The Wild”

Aug 9, 2021 11:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

The Dallas Morning News reporter Catherine Marfin filed a story in this morning’s edition about the arrival of two newbies at the Dallas Zoo — a couple of cheetah brothers from The Wilds in Columbus, Ohio. However, it was reported in the story that, “Their arrival comes about four months after the zoo’s last cheetah, Kilima, died of old age.” Yipes! Then where was … [Read more...] about Winspear The Cheetah Is Still At Dallas Zoo And Purring Over Zoo To Do’s “Return To The Wild”

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