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Caldwell Zoo

2203 Martin Luther King Blvd · Tyler, TX

Why you should go…

Caldwell Zoo is an 85 acre, AZA accredited zoo in Tyler, Texas, home to more than 3,000 animals across African, North American and South American habitat areas. The nonprofit zoo provides free parking and offers a 50 percent admission discount to members of other AZA reciprocal zoos and aquariums. It sits near the intersection of West Gentry Parkway and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.

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General attractions guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Book the time slot, not just the ticket

    Timed entry is now the norm at big-draw attractions, and online tickets are often cheaper than the gate.

  • Grab the daily schedule on arrival

    Feeding times, keeper talks, and shows run on a posted timetable that changes day to day.

  • The first hour is the quietest

    Queues build through late morning and peak after lunch, so an early start buys you the shortest waits.

  • Budget past the ticket price

    Parking, lockers, strollers, and food inside the gates are common extras worth planning for.

What's around here?

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