Cameron Park Zoo
Main entrance
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| Date opened | 1955 |
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| Location | Waco, Texas, USA |
| Coordinates | 31°34′12″N 97°8′41″W / 31.57000°N 97.14472°WCoordinates: 31°34′12″N 97°8′41″W / 31.57000°N 97.14472°W |
| Land area | 52 acres (21 ha) |
| No. of animals | 1,731 |
| No. of species | 300 |
| Memberships | AZA,WAZA |
| Website | www |
Cameron Park Zoo is a 52-acre (21 ha) zoo located within Cameron Park in the city of Waco, Texas, United States, next to the Brazos River. It was originally established in 1955 as the Central Texas Zoological Park. The zoo features a diverse collection that includes over 1731 animals, representing 300 species from around the world.
The Cameron Park Zoo is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and is a member of the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA).
Initially established in 1955 as the Central Texas Zoological Park, by a group of wildlife enthusiasts who wanted to create an area for recreation and education opportunities.
In 1981, a master plan was established to expand the zoo, and in 1989 a countywide bond was issued to redevelop a 52-acre (210,000 m2) area of Cameron Park, into the Cameron Park Zoo. The project was completed, the old zoo was closed, and the new zoo was opened to the public July 18, 1993.
The Cameron Park Zoo features species from North and South America, Africa, Asia and Europe. Including a large reptile house, an African lion display, and Lemur Island, a large open lemur habitat. In 2005, a large new area was opened called the Brazos River Country, featuring a 50,000-US-gallon (190,000 l) saltwater reef aquarium, a large swampland habitat, and many other native Texas type habitats, featuring numerous species found within the state. The exhibit is so large, it nearly doubled both the animal population and overall size of the zoo. In 2009, the zoo opened Asian Forest, expanding its collection to include endangered species, such as Orangutans, Sumatran tigers, and Komodo dragons.
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