The Fort Worth Zoo

 I went to the Fort Worth Zoo this past week, and honestly, it was way more fun than I expected. It felt like a little escape from the usual chaos of college life. There’s something about walking around, seeing animals you’ve only read about or seen on TV, that makes you feel like a kid again.

The giraffes were easily one of the highlights. They’re so tall it’s kind of unreal seeing them up close. I even got to feed one, which was wild. Their tongues are long and kind of gross in a cool way, but they’re super gentle. Watching them stroll around their area just felt calm and relaxing. They seemed totally unbothered by the crowd, which made it even better.

Then I made my way over to the penguins and immediately fell in love. They were hilarious to watch. Some were zooming through the water like little torpedoes, and others were just waddling around doing their own thing. The exhibit was set up really well and had info about different species and where they live. It made me realize how unique they all are, and how climate change and pollution are messing with their environments.

One thing I didn’t expect to care so much about was the conservation stuff, but it was actually super cool. The zoo isn’t just about putting animals on display; they’re doing real work to protect endangered species. I saw signs and videos talking about what they’re doing for animals both here in Texas and around the world. They’ve got breeding programs, habitat restoration, and even work with animals like the Texas horned frog (lizard) and High Andean Flamingo. Overall, the trip was such a good break from school. It was fun, educational, and made me think more about the role we all play in protecting the planet. I would like to thank Dr. Williams for providing us with this amazing opportunity. 




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  1. williams.dan76May 7, 2025 at 11:15 AM

    I am glad you enjoyed your zoo excursion. The FW zoo does a great job with education and conservation. As part of a state-wide effort to repopulate horned frogs, the zoo recently released more than 800 into the wild. the zoo does a lot more than just put wild animals on display.

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