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Dallas Zoo Safari Trail Project

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3 mentions across 3 events
A major capital improvement project at the Dallas Zoo featuring a half-mile safari trail through 15 acres of parkland, with new habitats for rhinos, cheetahs, penguins, and flamingos. The project includes an Elephant Great Room, education center, visitor amenities, and parking infrastructure, approved by Dallas City Council as part of the zoo's long-term expansion.
3 eventsLast active Tracked since $270K city spending

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parks (2)
contract (2)
development (2)
consent agenda (1)
financial (1)
budget (1)

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mentioned (3)

Related Entities

Park & Recreation Department3
Linbeck Group, LLC3
650 South R.L. Thornton Freeway1

Location

650 S.R.L. Thornton Freeway, Dallas, TX 75203·Show on Google Maps ↗
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April 2026

Items For Further Consideration
City Council →

Authorization of a Construction Manager at Risk Agreement with Linbeck Group, LLC for preconstruction and construction services for the Dallas Zoo Safari Trail Project, not to exceed $90,000, financed by a $60,000 appropriations increase in the Capital Gifts Match Donations and Development Fund and $30,000 from the 2024 General Obligation Bond Fund.

Authorize (1) a Construction Manager at Risk Agreement with Linbeck Group, LLC, best value proposer of four, to provide preconstruction and construction services for the Dallas Zoo Safari Trail Projec

$90K

March 2026

Consent Agenda
City Council →

Authorizes a Construction Manager at Risk Agreement with Linbeck Group, LLC for preconstruction and construction services for the Dallas Zoo Safari Trail Project, and increases appropriations by $60,000 in the Capital Gifts Match Donations and Development Fund, for a total contract value not to exceed $90,000.

Authorize (1) a Construction Manager at Risk Agreement with Linbeck Group, LLC, best value proposer of four, to provide preconstruction and construction services for the Dallas Zoo Safari Trail Projec

$90K

February 2026

Consent Agenda
City Council →

Authorizes a Construction Manager at Risk Agreement with Linbeck Group, LLC to provide preconstruction and construction services for the Dallas Zoo Safari Trail Project, funded by capital gifts donations and 2024 General Obligation Bond funds, with a total not-to-exceed amount of $90,000.

Authorize (1) a Construction Manager at Risk Agreement with Linbeck Group, LLC, best value proposer of four, to provide preconstruction and construction services for the Dallas Zoo Safari Trail Projec

$90K