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Cameron Park Zoo

1701 North 4th Street · Waco, TX

Why you should go…

Cameron Park Zoo is a natural habitat zoo located within Cameron Park in Waco, Texas, along the Brazos River. It features exhibits such as the African Savannah, Asian Forest, and Brazos River Country, home to species including lions, gorillas, and Komodo dragons. The zoo is open daily and includes a Discovery Center with a splash pad and gift shop.

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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?

The closest stops to Cameron Park Zoo, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

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    Family Favorite

    Brazos Tours

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    Homestead Craft Village

    Free

    A craft village north of Waco with working pottery, blacksmith and woodworking shops, a historic gristmill and a cafe.

    1.3 mi awayMore like this

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Outdoor Adventure

    Brazos Bluffs Ranch

    $50+

    Guided horseback trail rides along the Brazos River bluffs near Waco, Texas.

    2.6 mi awaySwitch it up: Sport & Outdoor

  • Museums
    History Buff

    National Mounted Warrior Museum

    Free

    Free Army museum next to Fort Hood tracing mounted warfare from horse cavalry to modern combat vehicles.

    48 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums

  • Museums
    History Buff

    Camp Hearne

    Free

    WWII prisoner-of-war camp historic site with a replica barracks and visitor exhibit near Hearne, Texas.

    56 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums