Step into the Old West at the Fort Worth Stockyards, home to the world’s only twice-daily cattle drive. Watch as real Texas drovers lead a herd of longhorns down East Exchange Avenue during a  free, family-friendly experience that captures the spirit of Texas heritage.

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What & Where
 

  • Twice daily at 11:30 a.m. & 4 p.m. every day except Thanksgiving, Christmas & Easter

  • The Cattle Drive is FREE

  • Route: Starts at the Fort Worth Petting Zoo (157 E. Exchange Ave.) and ends just past the Livestock Exchange Building

  • Ride Trinity Metro's Orange Line from Downtown to the Stockyards

  • Parking: The Stockyards offers various self parking and valet options 

Each drive lasts about 8 minutes. Arrive 30 minutes early to park, grab a viewing spot, and watch the drovers get into position. Streets close 5 minutes before each drive.

Cattle Drive


Best Viewing Spots

The best places to watch the cattle drive are along East Exchange Avenue, including:
 

  • Livestock Exchange Building (131 E. Exchange Ave.)

  • RFD-TV Building (130 E. Exchange Ave.)

Stand on the sidewalk for an up-close view as the herd passes just a few feet away.


Behind-the-Scenes: The Fort Worth Herd Experience

Get a closer look at life on the trail with the free Fort Worth Herd Experience:
 

  • Fridays–Sundays, 1:30–2:30 p.m.

  • Location: Observation Deck, located northeast of the Livestock Exchange Building

  • Learn about 1800s cattle drives, herd care, and ask the drovers your questions.

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Weather & Cancellation Notices

To protect the animals and visitors, the cattle drive may be canceled due to extreme weather or lightning.
If a cancellation occurs, announcements will be posted on Facebook and Instagram at @FortWorthHerd.

 

Quick Visitor Info:

Cattle Drive Times: 11:30 a.m. & 4 p.m. daily (except Thanksgiving, Christmas & Easter)
Duration: ~8 minutes
Best Viewing: East Exchange Ave. in front of the Livestock Exchange or RFD-TV Building
Parking: Arrive 30 minutes early; streets close 5 minutes before the drive
Behind-the-Scenes: Free Fort Worth Herd Experience, Fri–Sun, 1:30–2:30 p.m.

 

Donations are greatly appreciated - no registration required. Text the word THEHERD to the number 41444 to donate from your cell phone. Data rates to apply.