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Cameron Park Zoo, Waco

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Home to more than 1,700 animals of 300 species--including orangutans, Sumatran tigers, Komodo dragons, African lions, and lemurs--Cameron Park Zoo lets you view exotic animals from all over the world. Tour themed areas, such as the Asian forest, lemur island, and the saltwater reef aquarium. Meet docile residents, and sit in on animal presentations. The zoo also provides behind-the-scenes tours that bring you to areas normally off limits to the public. Free parking is available nearby. With our custom trip planner, Waco attractions like Cameron Park Zoo can be center stage of your vacation plans, and you can find out about other attractions like it, unlike it, near it, and miles away.

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cquinns

Went to see this zoo last weekend. Found it to be enjoyable. The weather was great, not very hot and a nice breeze blowing. We went early in the day so that most of the animals would be out, and they ... more »
lisasue01

The zoo is a very fun adventure for the while family. There are close up views of the animals. The kids love the slide by the otters. The giraffe area is a must-not-miss place to see. more »
dmartin102017

Very reasonable entry fee. Not too crowded, at least on Sunday. Good exhibits, many very open for the animals. more »

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Rachael Ochs

smaller then i expected. but it was very clean and the trail made a nice and easy loop to all the exhibits, it seemed fairly priced to enter. they had some indoor exhibits throughout the zoo which was a nice relief from the heat. there was also a small play ground and water fountain for kids to run through. they had a baby orangutan when we went but only display him for short amount of time, it would be nice if the baby and mom could be seen longer or have an open cage where they could hide if they want. one rhino had a straight horn instead of curved and we were curious why that was though. overall good zoo, perfect size for small kids.l and variety of animals

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Red Dwyer

Loved it! Great local exhibits. Not many animals out of their element. Many uncaged animals for interaction. Well built exhibits, notes from caregivers about specific animals, good number of rescues. Excellent stroll without needing directions or a map. Lots of benches for breaks. Interesting art for photo ops.

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Ann Whalen

Always a great place to go with the kids. It's not to big, not to small, the kids are tired after seeing all the animals and it's lanes out great. You walk in a circle to see the animals, no back tracking like other zoos we've been to. My kids love it and they are all older now and we still go as a family. My kids are now 18, 14, 12 and 11. Prices are better than other zoos too.

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Joshua Horton

Terrific Zoo, skiing the best in Texas. Great exhibits that are humane to the animals and a wonderful park grounds that is well maintained. Compared to the Dallas zoo it is a bargain, they don't charge for sperate exhibits or parking. The area is really big and you feel like you are deep in the forest, nearly no view of the city. Lots of periodic indoor parts spread out so you can get out of the heat in the summer.

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Celeste Ahrlett

Absolutely love this zoo, I grew up in Houston and spent a lot of time at the zoo and amphitheatre and I love it will always cherish memories but my visit to the Cameron Zoo was awesome. Such a wonderful perfectly arranged zoo with lots of play areas, bathrooms, and resting areas. Plus I love the facts information displays about each animal. The actual animal facilities are so up close and personal. Never have had to stand in line or wait for people to move so I could see. Love it love it love it!

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