The Dallas Zoo is hosting a total solar eclipse viewing event as Dallas is a prime spot to track the moon’s shadow across the Earth.
“Whether you’re a seasoned astronomer, an avid Zoo devotee, or simply curious about the cosmos – this rare spectacle will create memories that last a lifetime,” reads the event description on the zoo’s website.
The rare eclipse is expected on April 8. Weather permitting, here are the times estimates the eclipse will appear over Dallas:
- 12:23 p.m. – Partial eclipse begins
- 1:40 p.m. – Total eclipse begins
- 1:44 p.m. – Total eclipse ends
- 3:02 p.m. – Partial eclipse ends
On April 8, the zoo will be open during its regular hours, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., and charge its standard entrance fee, $22 for adults and $18 for youth and seniors. According to the zoo’s website, visitors can expect eclipse-themed snacks, like house-made moon pies, “space popcorn,” and Eclipse-eroni pizza.
“Your Dallas Zoo is the ideal spot to view the upcoming total solar eclipse AND observe how our animals react to this amazing natural phenomenon,” read a post on X from the Dallas Zoo.
Dallas is the largest city in the path of totality for the April 8 solar eclipse. It will also enjoy one of the longest viewings of any location in North America. The last time Dallas enjoyed prime viewing of this historical event was nearly a century and a half ago, in 1878, as previously reported by The Dallas Express.