Opening ~Mar 2027๐Ÿ“Review Complete๐Ÿ—๏ธ New Construction๐Ÿ’ต This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.

Dallas Zoo Savanna Entry

650 South R.L. Thornton Freeway, Dallas, TX 75203, Dallas, TX, 75203

Dallas Zoo Savanna Entry is a new construction project at 650 South R.L. Thornton Freeway, Dallas, in Dallas County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion Mar 2027. The project has an estimated value of $1.5M across about 490 sq ft.

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๐Ÿ“ŠProject Metrics

TDLR #TABS2026000685
$1.5M
Project Value
490
Square Feet
$3.06K/sqft
Cost/SqFt
1 year
Duration
Registered:Sep 11, 2025
Start:Mar 1, 2026
Target:Mar 1, 2027
Remaining:210 days
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Review Complete

Design review complete, construction may proceed

Dallas Zoo Savanna Entry is a New Construction project located at 650 South R.L. Thornton Freeway, Dallas, TX 75203 in Dallas, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $1.5M covering 490 sq ft. Dallas Zoo Management is the property owner and GFF Design is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on September 11, 2025.

โ“Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dallas Zoo Savanna Entry?

Dallas Zoo Savanna Entry is a new construction project at 650 South R.L. Thornton Freeway in Dallas, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: New construction of a prefabricated ticket booth with 160 SF and a Restroom Building of 330 SF

Is Dallas Zoo Savanna Entry open in Dallas?

Dallas Zoo Savanna Entry is still under construction in Dallas, TX, with an estimated completion of Mar 2027 according to its TDLR registration.

Where is Dallas Zoo Savanna Entry located?

Dallas Zoo Savanna Entry is located at 650 South R.L. Thornton Freeway, Dallas, TX, 75203, in Dallas County.

Who is the owner or developer of Dallas Zoo Savanna Entry?

Dallas Zoo Management is the property owner/developer of record for Dallas Zoo Savanna Entry, per its TDLR project registration.

Who is the architect or design firm for Dallas Zoo Savanna Entry?

GFF Design is the design firm of record for Dallas Zoo Savanna Entry, according to its TDLR filing.

How much does Dallas Zoo Savanna Entry cost and how big is it?

Dallas Zoo Savanna Entry has an estimated construction value of $1.5M and approximately 490 square feet (about $3.06K/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.

๐Ÿ“‹Scope of Work

New construction of a prefabricated ticket booth with 160 SF and a Restroom Building of 330 SF

Note: This project is registered under the Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS) program. TDLR registration is required for commercial and public facility construction to ensure compliance with accessibility requirements under Texas Government Code Chapter 469.

๐Ÿ“…Compliance Timeline

Project Registered
+204d
September 11, 2025
Review Complete
April 3, 2026
Construction Start
March 1, 2026
Expected Completion
March 1, 2027

๐Ÿ“…Project Timeline

Filed

Sep 11, 2025

Review Complete

Apr 3, 2026

Inspection Complete

Closed

204d

Review duration

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TDLR ID: TABS2026000685

Property Owner

Design Firm

Registered Accessibility Specialist

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GRANT WALKER,GUTHRIE
RAS #1473
780 N WATTERS RD STE 150, ALLEN, TX 75013
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