FORT WORTH, Texas — It’s mating season! The Fort Worth Zoo is hosting events to help you cozy up with your loved ones next to the giraffes and flamingos as you celebrate Valentine’s Day this year.

From a couple’s dinner to a night out with your gal pals, and even a father-daughter dance, the Fort Worth Zoo has you covered for all activities. Ticket proceeds from the events go toward the care and feeding of the zoo’s animals. 

Father-Daughter Dance

  • Friday, Feb. 2, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Help your little lady into her dance shoes as you two dance at The Reserve of the Fort Worth Zoo. The experience includes light refreshments, a meet-and-greet with the zoo’s outreach animals, dance games, photo ops and an adoption package of your choosing. Tickets per pair are $85 and $25 for each additional daughter and $35 for each additional father figure.

Galentine’s Party

  • Thursday, Feb. 8, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

It’s ladies’ night and the feeling’s right! Enjoy a wild night out with your best gals as you all get acquainted with the zoo’s outreach animals, a trivia game, hors d’oeuvres, an open bar, dessert buffet and leave with your very own adoption package for just $85 per person.

Valentine’s Couple’s Dinner

  • Friday, Feb. 9, or Saturday, Feb. 10, from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Rendez-vous with your main thing and enjoy a night out with the animals. The event includes a multi-course dinner for two, dessert, an open bar, a photo op with a Fort Worth Zoo outreach animal and an interactive Valentine’s-themed game, featuring a live animal presentation. Tickets are $250 per couple.

For more information on how to make this Valentine’s Day a special one with your favorite animal or to purchase tickets, head over to the Fort Worth Zoo’s website for more information.