Explore the Dallas World Aquarium

General Information -

The Dallas World Aquarium is actually located in the downtown Dallas. Finding a parking spot can be a real challenge, especially when a lot of people are visiting the aquarium. And if you are fortunate enough to find a parking spot, you're going to have to pay a few dollars for that spot.

Once you have your parking spot, you will proceed to the entrance of the aquarium. You will then have to pay a final fee to gain access to the aquarium. For more information about the fees and hours of operation at the Dallas World Aquarium, click here.

The aquarium itself is a bit cramped, especially when it's crowded. People will be rushing about, snapping pictures, and just generally getting in the way. So you may want to try going during the week to escape some of the crowds. But it's a popular place, so you may face crowds no matter when you visit. You may also find it interesting to know that the Dallas World Aquarium itself is housed in a seven story building. This sets it apart from your standard zoo.

The Dallas World Aquarium also has three restaurants inside in case you become hungry after all of that walking. The three restaurants are called Cafe Maya Restaurant, Eighteen-O-One Restaurant, and the Jungle Cafe. You may also want to visit the gift shop after you're done touring the aquarium.

Types of Animal Life -

There is quite a variety of animal life to be seen at the Dallas World Aquarium. And don't be fooled by the name. There is more to the Dallas World Aquarium then just fish. For starters there is a large amount of birds to be seen.

Tropical birds and even some white geese will be one of the first things that you see when you enter this aquarium. There is even this strange blue bird that resembles a turkey, but it's not a turkey. It's also fairly shy, so it may be difficult to snap a picture of it. And don't forget to take a few pictures of the pink flamingos.

You will also observe monkeys. It may be difficult for you to obtain a picture of the monkeys because they are also quite shy. In addition to the monkeys, there are various types of snakes such as the deadly rattlesnake. But don't worry, the rattlesnakes and all of the other snakes are behind glass. You're perfectly safe.

You will also find scorpions, lizards and even a small area that holds bats. The bats are fairly difficult to see because they're mostly in the shadows of the ceiling asleep. You'll even see some rabbits and frogs inside the aquarium.

Now for the marine life. You knew this was coming. First of all there are plenty of fish for you to see such as catfish and others. They have huge aquariums that hold these fish together, and some of these fish are a few feet long. And they're also quite wide. Thus, the reason for the huge aquariums.

Turtles and stingrays also inhabit a small section of the aquarium. However, they're not kept behind huge panes of glass. The turtles and stingrays are out in the open, but don't touch them. Obviously, the turtles are unlikely to harm you, but the stingrays might. Watch your kids carefully here.

As for the more aggressive forms of wildlife in the marine area of the aquarium, there is the alligator and the great white sharks. These are obviously more difficult to get close to. Not that you would want to go anywhere near these creatures. If an alligator or a great white shark manage to grab your arm, you can probably kiss it goodbye.

As you can see, the Dallas World Aquarium is full of all sorts of interesting creatures. Some of these creatures are dangerous, and some of them are not. Nevertheless, it's quite an experience for anyone who goes.