There are plenty of dog parks and even pet-friendly restaurants and bars, but there aren’t a lot of experiences for the entire family—both human and fur—it turns out. When Dallas Zoo officials learned that there was a great deal of interest in those kinds of excursions, they got to work, and the first Dog Day was born.
The first event, the Zoo says, was a test to see if limited dog-friendly events could be offered while still keeping the dogs, the visitors, and the animals living in the Zoo safe and happy. But they weren’t really sure of the interest in the February 27 event until all 250 dog tickets sold out well ahead of the day.
When last Friday rolled around, nearly 200 dogs and their families entered the Zoo by mid-day, exploring select areas of the park together. The weather was mild, the dogs were curious, and the day was relaxed. Zoo officials said that the dogs seemed to enjoy watching the Zoo animals behind glass, including penguins, lions, and elephants…