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State Fair of Texas

Every year there is a fair held in Fair Park usually from late September until the middle of October. There are over 3 million people who visit this fair every year. It is one of the largest year round attractions in North America. At this Fair visitors will find amusement rides, livestock shows, cooking contests, art competitions, college football games, outdoor music concerts, and even an IMAX movie screenings. This attractions sits on 277 acres of land which is a National Landmark itself since 1886.

Dallas Zoo

The Dallas Zoo is located in Southwest Dallas and has many different species from all over the world housed. One of the most popular animals in the zoo is the Statuesque bronze giraffe which is 67 and a half feet tall. Some of the exhibits in the zoo are Primate Place and Snout Route which are tapirs and anteaters. They also have the Wilds of Africa exhibit that have 80 different kinds of African animals. Overall this zoo has about 8000 animals which are about 380 different types of animals.

Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden

The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden is located on the shores of White Rock Lake. It is sitting on 66 acres of land filled with beautiful blooming flower beds, fresh green lawns, and huge lush trees. This is a relaxing environment with garden houses with over 2400 types of plants and flowers. Also located on the property is the DeGolyer Mansion which is a Spanish style hacienda founded in 1940. The garden has many events each year for people to enjoy as well.