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Cameron Park Zoo

Cameron Park Zoo is a zoo, aquarium & wildlife conservation in Waco, Texas. It is one of the U.S. museums catalogued by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

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About this museum

What is Cameron Park Zoo?

Cameron Park Zoo is a 52-acre (21 ha) natural habitat zoo located within Cameron Park in the city of Waco, Texas, United States, next to the Brazos River. Established in July 1993, Cameron Park Zoo has native vegetation that surrounds waterfalls, a lake, and ponds. The zoo features a diverse collection that includes over 1731 animals, representing 300 species from around the world. The zoo keeps a single female African savanna Elephant named Tembo, who was born in the wild in 1977 and arrived in Waco on January 15th, 1979.

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The record

Museum details

Name
Cameron Park Zoo
Type
Zoo, Aquarium & Wildlife Conservation
City
Waco
State
Texas
Website
http://www.cameronparkzoo.com/
IMLS Museum ID
8404801009
Coordinates
31.56874, -97.14601
What kind of museum is Cameron Park Zoo?

Cameron Park Zoo is classified as a zoo, aquarium & wildlife conservation in the IMLS Museum Data Files. Browse more zoo, aquarium & wildlife conservations →

Where is Cameron Park Zoo located?

Cameron Park Zoo is located in Waco, Texas at approximately 31.56874, -97.14601. See the map above.

Does Cameron Park Zoo have a website?

Yes — the IMLS record lists http://www.cameronparkzoo.com/. Hours and admission can change, so check the official site before you visit.

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