Cameron Park Zoo

Cameron Park Zoo Cameron Park Zoo is an award winning natural habitat zoo located in Waco, Texas
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52 acres of lush landscaping create a beautiful atmosphere to enjoy the wonders of the natural world. Admission Prices:
Adults(13+): $16.00
Seniors(60+): $14.00
Children(3-12): $12.00
Children (2 & under): Free

🎆 Red, White, and WILD! 🦁🦓🦜Celebrate the 4th of July with us at Cameron Park Zoo — where the only fireworks you'll hear ...
07/04/2025

🎆 Red, White, and WILD! 🦁🦓🦜

Celebrate the 4th of July with us at Cameron Park Zoo — where the only fireworks you'll hear are the squeals of joy from spotting your favorite animals!

We're OPEN from 9 AM to 5 PM on Independence Day, so pack the sunscreen, bring your wildest crew, and make some unforgettable summer memories. ☀️🐾

G'day, mates!! It's time to lace up and register for this year's H-E-B Zoo Stampede at Cameron Park Zoo. We have got so...
07/04/2025

G'day, mates!! It's time to lace up and register for this year's H-E-B Zoo Stampede at Cameron Park Zoo.

We have got something wildly exciting hopping your way...Australian red kangaroos are joining our zoo family this fall! 🦘🦘 These amazing marsupials are getting ready to bounce into their brand new home and we can't wait for you to meet them.

Stampede SOLD OUT last year and this year we are only accepting 850 runners - so don't wait! Registration prices increase July 29, 2025 so hop on over and secure your race spot and finisher medal today!
https://www.cameronparkzoo.com/event/h-e-b-cameron-park-zoo-stampede/

07/03/2025

It's PARTY TIME!!
Tembo's 49th birthday will be celebrated with a party at her habitat on Saturday the 5th at 10:30am.
At that time, she will receive some fun beach themed birthday enrichment and her cake.
So stop on by to celebrate TEMBO!!

Did you get it right? 🏆The answer is C. camouflage! Their "crown" of yellow head feathers allows them to blend in seamle...
07/03/2025

Did you get it right? 🏆

The answer is C. camouflage! Their "crown" of yellow head feathers allows them to blend in seamlessly with the tall, brightly-colored grasses of the Savanna plains, rendering them safe from predators like hyenas, jackals, and cheetahs!

You can find our Crowned Cranes, Frasier and Frannie, on habitat in our African Savanna exhibit. Come visit them soon, and don't forget to tune in next week for another round of !

👑On this week's , we're throwing it over to our avian friends! Leave your answer in the comments, and send this post to...
07/03/2025

👑On this week's , we're throwing it over to our avian friends! Leave your answer in the comments, and send this post to a friend to challenge them to a trivia duel!

Question: What is the primary purpose of the Crowned Crane's "crown" feathers?

A. Mating displays
B. Temperature regulation
C. Camouflage
D. Protection

Stay tuned until later day to see the correct answer!

Indra has been introduced to the Orangutan Habitat!! Once she cleared her quarantine period, she had time on habitat wit...
06/30/2025

Indra has been introduced to the Orangutan Habitat!!
Once she cleared her quarantine period, she had time on habitat with constant watches from animal care staff to make sure she was confident and comfortable with the space.
Indra shares the habitat with our other 5 orangutans, so she will not be on habitat daily as they all rotate who goes out. But, as you visit, take a look to see if you see Indra exploring her new home, or if it is one of her future friends!
Our next plans will be to introduce her to the other orangutans in the future, after she has a little more time to get even more comfortable with the habitat and her night house, so she feels very confident in the space.

06/30/2025

NEW BFF ALERT!!! Mosi and Ethel went through their introductions, and are now housed together all the time!

After Mosi cleared quarantine, he was given access to our habitat to aclimate to the new space, which allowed for animal care staff to take the next step and introduce him to Ethel. They have been able to see, smell, and hear each other since Mosi arrived, but now they share the same space together.

Make sure to see these cuties on your next visit to the zoo!

Did you guess correctly? 🦁The correct answer was D. Unfortunately, the African Lion only inhabits about 10-15% of its in...
06/26/2025

Did you guess correctly? 🦁

The correct answer was D. Unfortunately, the African Lion only inhabits about 10-15% of its indigenous range. Once found all across Africa as well as parts of Europe and Asia, they are now only found in small pockets throughout sub-Saharan Africa, many of which are protected parks or reserves.

How can we help lions in their native habitat? By practicing responsible and ethical tourism, being consumer-conscious, and/or supporting organizations that aim to help lions in their native habitat we can directly help African Lions!

Stay tuned until next week to face another round of !

We're back for ! 🦁Question: Today, the African Lion inhabits what percentage of their indigenous range?A. 75-80%B. 40-4...
06/26/2025

We're back for ! 🦁

Question: Today, the African Lion inhabits what percentage of their indigenous range?

A. 75-80%
B. 40-45%
C. 20-25%
D. 10-15%

Leave your answer in the comments, and don't forget to challenge your friends to a trivia battle by sending them this post! Stay tuned to see the correct answer.

🐧✨ New Penguin Encounter Dates Just Opened!Get up close and personal with our African penguins in a unique behind-the-sc...
06/26/2025

🐧✨ New Penguin Encounter Dates Just Opened!

Get up close and personal with our African penguins in a unique behind-the-scenes experience at Cameron Park Zoo! 🐾

🎟️ Encounters are $25 per person (plus Zoo admission)
📅 Spots fill quickly—check out the newly released dates and book your visit here:
👉 https://www.jotform.com/build/251056540165047

Whether you're a penguin lover or just looking for a one-of-a-kind adventure, this is a fun and unforgettable way to connect with wildlife.

06/23/2025

Snuffle Snuffle!
Our 3 otters; Minnow, Percy and Gulliver, all shared a novel enrichment item. It was their seaweed that can float in their pool, and was reimagined as a puzzle feeder that they had to manipulate through to get their produce.
**This video was taken by their zookeeper behind the scenes, in their night house

🎶🦩 Pink Flamingo Day, we’re gonna keep on dancin’ on this Pink Flamingo Day 🦩🎶You may know that flamingos, like the Less...
06/23/2025

🎶🦩 Pink Flamingo Day, we’re gonna keep on dancin’ on this Pink Flamingo Day 🦩🎶

You may know that flamingos, like the Lesser Flamingos here at Cameron Park Zoo, get their pink coloration from their food, but how does this work? Well flamingos eat algae, brine shrimp, and other organisms that contain carotenoids.
But why don’t we turn pink if we eat carotenoids? That’s because flamingos have special enzymes that break down carotenoids into pigment molecules that are then deposited into their feathers, giving us pink flamingos!

Address

1701 N 4th Street
Waco, TX
76707

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 11am - 5pm

Telephone

(254) 750-8400

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