The Perot Museum of Nature and Science features interactive exhibits across five levels, including virtual races with a T. rex, earthquake simulations, and robot competitions. Highlights include the T. Boone Pickens Life Then and Now Hall, showcasing dinosaur fossils and evolution, and the Lyda Hill Gems and Minerals Hall, displaying notable specimens like a large gold nugget and a massive geode. The Moody Family Children's Museum offers hands-on activities for young visitors, such as the Dallas Skyline Climber and a mini farmers market.
The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden spans 66 acres along White Rock Lake, featuring 19 distinct gardens with year-round floral displays. Highlights include the Margaret Elisabeth Jonsson Color Garden, showcasing over 2,000 varieties of azaleas, and the Rory Meyers Children's Adventure Garden, offering interactive exhibits for children.
The Fort Worth Stockyards, a National Historic District, offers a rich Western heritage experience. Visitors can witness the world's only twice-daily cattle drive, explore historic buildings, and enjoy live rodeo events at the Cowtown Coliseum. The district features numerous restaurants, shops, and entertainment venues, including the renowned Billy Bob's Texas. Family-friendly attractions such as the Cowtown Cattlepen Maze and the Grapevine Vintage Railroad provide interactive experiences for all ages.
The Fort Worth Zoo, home to nearly 7,000 animals across 500 species, is acclaimed as one of the top zoos in North America. Notable exhibits include the Museum of Living Art (MOLA), showcasing a diverse collection of reptiles and amphibians, and the African Savanna, where visitors can observe giraffes, hippos, and black rhinos in expansive habitats. The recently opened Predators of Asia & Africa exhibit brings guests face-to-face with some of nature's fiercest carnivores.