Father's Day Cookout at the Fort Worth Zoo
Category: Event Calendar
Date and Time
- Saturday, Jun 20, 2026 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Location
Fort Worth Zoo
1989 Colonel Parkway
Details
Celebrate Dad with an after-hours Father's Day Cookout at the Fort Worth Zoo at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 20. Enjoy dinner at Bluebonnet Café in Texas Wild!, a meet-and-greet with the Zoo's outreach animals, open habitats in Texas Wild!, free rides on the Yellow Rose Express Train and Country Carousel and one coyote adoption for Dad.
When: Saturday, June 20, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Bluebonnet Café in Texas Wild!
*Please note that Father's Day Cookout does not include daytime Zoo admission
Tickets:
Zoo members save 10%
- $95 for adults (ages 13+)
- $40 for children (ages 3 to 12)
- Free for children 2 and younger
Father’s Day Cookout includes:
- A meet-and-greet with the Zoo's outreach animals
- Yellow Rose Express Train ride to the Cookout event site
- Dinner in Bluebonnet Café
- Open bar serving beer and wine*
- Open habitats and free attractions to enjoy:
- Exclusive access to Texas Wild! habitats after hours**
- Toyota Children's Ranch and Petting Corral
- Central Market Playbarn and Hudson Foundation Kiddie Corral
- Country Carousel
- and more!
- One coyote adoption package for Dad (details here)
*Beer and wine available for those 21 and older
**Please note that Father's Day Cookout does not include daytime Zoo admission
All proceeds benefit the Zoo’s adoption program, which supports the care and feeding of the Zoo’s animals. However, please note no portion of the payment for this event is deductible as a charitable contribution.
Additional Father’s Day Cookout information:
- Cookout tickets will be emailed upon purchase. Event admission does NOT include daytime Zoo admission.
- This event takes place in Texas Wild!, which can be reached via a complimentary ride on the Yellow Rose Express Train. We recommend wearing comfortable shoes so you can take advantage of all the fun this special night with Dad has to offer!
- Seating will be available indoors at Bluebonnet Café. If you prefer to sit outside, there will be additional seating on the deck of Bluebonnet Café.
- Adoption packages will be available for pick up at the Cookout.
- Cancellation policy: All ticket purchases are final and non-refundable. The Cookout will be held rain or shine. Zoo admission will be honored through the end of the calendar year if there is a cancellation due to inclement weather.
- The deadline to purchase tickets is Tuesday, June 16, at 5 p.m. unless the event sells out sooner.
