We’re Not Lion: These Open Houses Show That Living Near The Fort Worth Zoo Is Great

No monkeying around, Fort Worth gets to brag that it is the site of Texas’ oldest continuous zoo. Something to roar about, right?

And even though it was founded more than 100 years ago, the Fort Worth Zoo recently made some headlines. Founded in 1909, the zoo was listed this year in U.S. News & World Report as one of the 26 best zoos in the nation.

Fort Worth Zoo Facts

Located at 1989 Colonial Parkway, the zoo boasts 542 species of animals. The exhibits, its covered areas, its educational programs, and its walkways have contributed to the Fort Worth Zoo being rated the fifth zoo in the nation by USA Travel Guide, the top attraction in the Dallas-Fort Worth region by Zagat survey, and a top-10 zoo or aquarium by FamilyFun magazine.

The Fort Worth Zoo sits south of Interstate 30 among beautiful trees and not far from Texas Christian University and terrific shopping. Downtown Fort Worth, world-class museums, and the hospital district are all just minutes away. The area is a great place for monkeys, flamingos, and giraffes to live, but it’s also a very nice place for humans.

Convinced it’s the place to make your nest? Consider migrating to these upcoming open houses.

1137 Picasso Drive, Fort Worth

Barely more than three miles from the Fort Worth Zoo, this townhouse is even closer to some of the coolest sites Cowtown has to offer. This 3,138-square-foot abode is a little more than a mile from the Kimbell Art Museum, the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, the Amon Carter Museum of American Art, the National Cowgirl Museum & Hall of Fame, and the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History.

Besides location, location, location, the townhouse offers three bedrooms and four bathrooms. The floor-to-ceiling windows give both views of Funky Town and light to the interior. The kitchen is made for a gourmet chef with its breakfast bar, six-burner gas range, dual ovens, and a large pantry.

Luxury defines this residence with two out of three bedrooms boasting fireplaces, and the owners’ suite includes a balcony, too. The wine cellar features custom iron doors and a Texas wine country mural. Pergolas accent the shady outdoor retreat, a perfect place to plan lots of Fort Worth adventures.

The townhouse, built in 2008, is on the market for $1.049 million.

Listed by Rebeka Gilbert and Susan Rickert with Century 21 Mike Bowman, the townhouse will be held open from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.

109 Crestwood Drive, Fort Worth

Maybe 15 minutes is how long it takes to get about four miles from 109 Crestwood Drive to Cowtown’s zoo. When not visiting the lions, tigers, and monkeys, the homeowners of this contemporary will get to enjoy the towering trees of the Crestwood neighborhood, one of Fort Worth’s established areas. Near the South Seven corridor and the museum district, too, this home boasts six bedrooms, seven bathrooms, and 5,431 square feet.

Construction was finished in 2023, so the house features modern finishes. It’s the outcome of a creative partnership of Otto Design & Build, Braswell Homes, and Local Life Design, and the result is a two-story home that highlights a resort-style pool, pool house, and outdoor kitchen.

The open floor plan means the living area and kitchen and their surrounding windows showcase a view of the backyard retreat. Priced at $3.25 million, the house includes such luxurious touches as custom doors, arched doorways, eye-catching light fixtures, and beamed ceilings. The first-floor owners’ suite gives another great view of that spectacular pool, plus features an oversized walk-in closet and luxurious bathroom.

Justin Pistorius with Local Life Realty will hold this house open from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday.

10612 Volente Court, Fort Worth

An easy drive to the zoo from this new construction home in the Ventanna neighborhood would take around 20 minutes via the Chisholm Trail Parkway.

With five bedrooms and four bathrooms in this 3,609-square-foot house, there is lots of space for people who want to sleep well before a zoo outing. The two-story contemporary house, listed at $555,900, has a neutral color scheme for its light-filled rooms with high ceilings.

If entertaining at home comes after a day at the zoo, this house is ready with a gourmet kitchen downstairs, a game room upstairs, and a covered patio outdoors. There’s a dining room for special meals, and a living room with a fireplace for winter evenings.

The only commute to worry about could be the one to see the zoo animals, because this house contains a home office, making working from home an easy feat. The owners bedroom. one of five in this 3,609-square-foot home, connects to an ensuite bathroom with ample storage.

This home, built by Trophy Signature Homes, will be open from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday.

516 Sheer Bliss, Fort Worth

It’s about six miles, and maybe 16 minutes (depending on traffic) from this three-bedroom, four-bathroom home to the Fort Worth Zoo. The house is located in the gated neighborhood of River Heights on the west side of Cowtown. Situated along the Trinity River, this townhouse boasts easy access to Fort Worth’s Trinity Trails.

The modern home features clean lines, 10-foot ceilings, and an open-concept floor plan. The living room is adjacent to an office area with a built-in desk, while the contemporary kitchen makes meal prep easy with white quartz countertops, modern pendant lights, stainless steel appliances, and a gas cooktop.

This light and bright house is accented by modern touches throughout such as a sliding barn door (with no barn animals, though), gleaming light fixtures, and clever storage. Upstairs is a spacious primary bedroom with a walk-in closet and ensuite bathroom, plus two secondary bedrooms with their own ensuite bathroom.

The townhome, complete with a patio, was built in 2016 and is listed at $579,900.

An open house will be held for this residence listed by Natasha Dembla with DHS Realty from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday.