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“enjoy the natural world”
Cameron Park Zoo is a 52-acre (21 ha) zoo located in the city of Waco, Texas, United States next to the Brazos river. It was originally established in 1955 as the Central Texas Zoological Park. The Cameron Park Zoo is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and is a member of the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA). The Cameron Park Zoo features species from North and South America, Africa, Asia and Europe. Including a large reptile house, an African lion display, and Lemur Island, a large open lemur habitat. In 2005, a large new area was opened called the Brazos River Country, featuring a 50,000-US-gallon (190,000 l) saltwater reef aquarium, a large swampland habitat, and many other native Texas type habitats, featuring numerous species found within the state. The exhibit is so large, it nearly doubled the animal population, and overall size of the zoo.
Great zoo located in Waco Tx good prices if you have AAA get you a discount a lot has changed since Covid and they are in the mix of upgrades but can still have a good time there Read more
The hubs and I were in Waco (TX) yesterday so we visited their zoo. Patrick knows I love (good, well maintained) zoos so he suggested we go. We were through the gates first thing in the morning... Read more
My partner and I visited this zoo on a Saturday afternoon. I was prepared to be a little overwhelmed due to the zoos I visted being all over the place. I was highly mistaken. It was very easy to... Read more
Cameron Park Zoo
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- Sun: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Mon - Sat: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
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