Fort Worth Weekly
Fur Summerâs Sake
The Fort Worth Zooâs newly opened Elephant Springs tops our list of wildlife-oriented attractions to check out this summer.
By Edward Brown
Fort Worth Zooâs Elephant Springs provides the Asian herd with more room to romp and roam.
Courtesy Fort Worth Zoo
During the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic, millions of Americans turned to â who else? â their pets for comfort and relief. Labradoodles, tabby cats, and all types of creatures are an inseparable part of many Fort Worth families, and our collective love affair with animals is the inspiration for this listing of wild suggestions.
Night & Day // May 19-25, 2021
By Jennifer Bovee
Thursday May 20, 2021
From 2pm to 4pm but arrive a half-hour prior join other wildlife photog hobbyists at the front gates of the Fort Worth Zoo (1989 Colonial Pkwy, 817-759-7555) for
Fort Worth Foto Fest at the Zoo. This one-hour seminar and hands-on photoshoot throughout the zoo is sponsored by Fort Worth Camera with lenses provided by Tamron. Use #FWFotoFest. Tickets are $15 on Eventbrite.
Friday May 21, 2021
Elm Street Tattoo Festival is back. From 2pm to closing time today thru Sun, tattoo lovers from around the world will convene in Dallas around Elm Street Tattoos (2811 Elm St, 214-653-1392), including Heart in Hand Gallery (2614 Elm St, Ste 120, 469-776-5667) and Trees (2709 Elm St, 214-741-1122), to view art displays, shop from vendors, and schedule time with guest tattoo artists for your new ink. Greg Christian, Tim Beck, Tony Medellin, and many more stars are scheduled to attend. Tickets are $20 at AXS.com.
May 12, 2021
The Fort Worth Zoo welcomed a new giraffe to their family last week! They posted a great little video of the calf s first steps.pretty great!