Cameron Park Zoo, Waco

Name: Cameron Park Zoo
Address: 1701 N 4th St, Waco, 76707-2463, United States
Telephone: +1 254-750-8400

#2 among attractions in Waco

Top attraction, Outdoor activities, Park, Zoo

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Facts and practical information

Cameron Park Zoo is a 52-acre natural habitat zoo located within Cameron Park in the city of Waco, Texas, United States, next to the Brazos River. Established in July 1993, Cameron Park Zoo has lush native vegetation that surrounds splashing waterfalls, a picturesque lake, and ponds. And in the midst of all this beauty, visitors see that the wild ones not only survive in their natural habitat, but they also flourish. The zoo features a diverse collection that includes over 1731 animals, representing 300 species from around the world. ()

Opened: 1993 (31 years ago)Animals: 1731Species: 300Elevation: 413 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 31°34'15"N, 97°8'45"W

Address

1701 N 4th StBrook OaksWaco 76707-2463 United States

Contact

+1 254-750-8400

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Day trips

Cameron Park Zoo – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Waco Suspension Bridge, Cameron Park, Dr Pepper Museum, Washington Avenue Bridge.

1.3 miSE
Bridge
Waco Suspension Bridge, Waco
33 min walk • The Waco Suspension Bridge crosses the Brazos River in Waco, Texas. It is a single-span suspension bridge, with a main span of 475 ft. Opened on November 20, 1869, it contains nearly 3 million bricks. It is located north of downtown Waco, connecting Indian Spring Park with Doris D. Miller Park.
1.2 miNW
Park
Cameron Park, Waco
32 min walk • Cameron Park is a 416-acre urban park located in Waco, Texas. The park was dedicated on May 27, 1910, and named in memory of Waco philanthropist and lumber baron William Cameron. The park also contains Waco's 52-acre zoo, the Cameron Park Zoo.
1.5 miSE
31°33'18"N • 97°7'45"W
Dr Pepper Museum, Waco
38 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum, Historical place
1.2 miSE
Bridge
Washington Avenue Bridge, Waco
32 min walk • The Washington Avenue Bridge in Waco, Texas was built in 1902 and was then the longest single-span vehicular truss bridge in Texas. It has a 450-foot span across the Brazos River.
1.3 miSE
Coworking space
ALICO Building, Waco
33 min walk • The ALICO Building is a 22-story office building in downtown Waco, Texas, United States, located at the intersection of Austin and 5th Street. The building is currently owned and operated by the American-Amicable Life Insurance Company of Texas. At 282 feet tall, it is currently the tallest building in Waco.
1.4 miSE
Chicago school architecture
Praetorian Building, Waco
35 min walk • The Praetorian Building is an historic 7-story building located at 601 Franklin Avenue in Waco, McLennan County, Texas. Designed by the Dallas architectural firm of C. W.
~1070 ftSW
31°34'8"N • 97°8'54"W
Earle-Harrison House & Pape Gardens, Waco
6 min walk • Museum, Event space, Historical place