Things to do in Cameron Park Zoo include walking its natural-habitat grounds and visiting exhibits such as Asian Forest and Brazos River Country. The zoo sits within Cameron Park near downtown Waco, making it a destination for a Waco outing; from a 2.5-star hotel in Cedar Hill, it is about 73.6 miles away.
- Location: 1701 North 4th Street, Waco, Texas 76707.
- Grounds: 52 acres in a natural habitat environment.
- Typical hours: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily through October; seasonal hours vary.
- Admission: $18 for adults, $14 for children ages 3–12 and seniors 60 or older; children 2 and under enter free.
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01What makes the zoo a Waco outingCameron Park Zoo is a 52-acre zoo within Cameron Park, a 416-acre city park near downtown Waco.
02Exhibits and grounds to look forAsian Forest and Brazos River Country are two named exhibits to build your visit around.
03Cameron Park Zoo tickets and hoursCameron Park Zoo admission is priced by age, and operating hours vary seasonally.- 04Planning the day around the visitYou can bring outside food and drinks, and the zoo encourages reusable water bottles.
- 05FAQsIt is at 1701 North 4th Street in Waco, Texas, within Cameron Park.
What makes the zoo a Waco outing
Cameron Park Zoo is a 52-acre zoo within Cameron Park, a 416-acre city park near downtown Waco. The setting combines animal habitats with the wider park landscape, which is open from 6:00 a.m. to midnight.
The zoo is at 1701 North 4th Street, Waco, Texas 76707. You can use that address when planning your route or contacting the zoo at 254-750-8400.
Exhibits and grounds to look for
Asian Forest and Brazos River Country are two named exhibits to build your visit around. Their animals and regional habitats offer different ways to explore the zoo’s natural-habitat grounds.
Asian Forest
Asian Forest features orangutans, Sumatran tigers and Komodo dragons. The exhibit expansion opened in August 2009.
Brazos River Country
Brazos River Country features plants and animals associated with habitats ranging from the Gulf of Mexico to the Caprock region of West Texas.
The zoo’s homepage describes Ravi as being on exhibit Saturdays, but that can change with weather, animal care or the animal’s choice to be on exhibit. Treat that as a possibility rather than a guaranteed part of your plan.
Cameron Park Zoo tickets and hours
Cameron Park Zoo admission is priced by age, and operating hours vary seasonally. The zoo’s hours are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily through October; the June, July and August schedule also gives those daily hours, with last entrance at 4:30 p.m.
Admission is $18 for adults aged 13 and older, $14 for children aged 3–12, and $14 for seniors aged 60 and older; children aged 2 and under enter free. A military discount is available.
The zoo is closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. McLennan County residents can get $12 admission per person on Wild Wednesdays with proof of residency.
On BFF Mondays, a guest buying one full-price admission can receive up to two additional tickets at 50% off; guests must enter together. Groups of 15 or more can arrange discounted admission by scheduling their visit in advance.
You can buy tickets online and check in at the admissions entrance. For current seasonal hours, prices and ticket details, check the official site before you go.
How do you get to Cameron Park Zoo from Cedar Hill?
The zoo is about 73.6 miles from Cedar Hill, but no reliable Cedar Hill-to-zoo driving time is available here. Check your route before deciding how to fit the Waco outing into your plans.
For the final approach from I-35 in Waco, take the 4th/5th Street exit and travel northwest on 4th Street for 1.7 miles. Fourth Street is one-way, and the zoo entrance is on the right.
Planning the day around the visit
You can bring outside food and drinks, and the zoo encourages reusable water bottles. The zoo says it is fully accessible, which can help you plan how to move around the grounds.
FAQs
Where is Cameron Park Zoo?
It is at 1701 North 4th Street in Waco, Texas, within Cameron Park.
Can you bring food and drinks into the zoo?
Yes. Outside food and drinks are allowed, and reusable water bottles are encouraged.
Does the zoo have a seasonal schedule?
Yes. The zoo gives seasonal hours, so check its official site for the schedule that applies to your visit.