Nice little zoo, not too big not too small. We went during Thanksgiving week and the animals were all out It was a cool day only in the upper 50s. We had 5 kids and grandparents, everyone had fun. Food is not overpriced. Dinner was hand sanitizer and you had to wear masks indoors only.

I took my date here today and I gotta say I was not expecting this place to be so big! What a wonderful place to bring friends and family too in Waco! I think they need more advertising because I had no idea this place was so well stocked full of animals! I had so much fun today and saw animals I thought I would never get to see in my life! The staff was fun and friendly and the place was relatively clean and kept (considering this years challenges). I will be coming back and I encourage everyone to pay this wonderful place a visit.

Its small and well organized. The displays and exhibits are nicely maintained.Theres little fun things for the kids along the way. You can cover the whole zoo in a morning or afternoon at a leisurely pace.The price of admission is very reasonable.Its a very nice day trip with kids or adults.Very pleasant.

Visitor to Waco and enjoy zoos. Cameron Park is a good one. Even though smaller than we are used to, very enjoyable and recommended for any visiting the area, even during COVID times.

This zoo is large enough and small enough to hit just the right tone for encountering a myriad of creatures up close without burning out trying to see the whole thing. I live near Columbus Ohio which has one of the top 10 zoos in the country. However I have enjoyed this experience much more in that I was able to be closer to see and observe comfortably the marvelous creatures they care for and help preserve. Both the adults and the grandchildren thoroughly enjoyed the experience.

Nice zoo, and a great value for the price (Only $12.50 per adult). Several indoor exhibits and larger outdoor areas for the animals. Great place to visit during COVID.

Weve been to Cameron Park Zoo many times and it is always great. Very clean and well kept. The animals seem happy and are definitely well fed. Everytime I am there, they are just surrounded by food everywhere you look. You can get very up close and personal with the animals which is what i love the most about it. You can also feed the giraffes which is my daughters favorite thing to do. They have a couple different places to eat. They have decent food and the prices arent too bad for a zoo. It is definitely a great place to go with the family!

Almost every cage had its animals out playing, great place for family, friends, or even a cute date, they also have spots for you to throw a birthday party! Ma family and I just went this Saturday for our Family reunion, and we had the time of our lives! Great place for making memories! Gift shop prices arent so bad either!

This is a very nice zoo. They have 49 exhibits & they are adding a penguin exhibit soon. It took us about 3 hours to do the whole thing, but we do like to take our time.The Orangutans were my favorite. They seemed to be showing off. They are so smart & playful. Their habitat there was enormous - they had so much room to move - and they enjoyed every inch of it!In my opinion, it is not wheelchair or walker friendly because of the steep inclines & declines. We didnt bring our son today because we didnt know what to expect & Im kinda glad we didnt. Hes an adult & 135 pounds +/- and it would have been difficult to push him through this zoo. Everyones different & this is just my opinion.The only complaint I have is that there were parts that smelled really, really bad. Like old, rotten &/or moldy smells. Im not talking about the poop or anything youd expect at a zoo, but these were like faulty pumps or unclean ponds or inadequate ventilation. Maybe there is not money for upkeep right now - Im sure attendance is not what it normally is during COVID. Hopefully attendance will pick up & these issues can be resolved.

A nice variety of animals ...many of the trails were tree covered and in the shade ...virus procedures in place to protect human visitors and animals that could be infected by humans. Our daughter was visiting from out of town - we enjoyed our zoo visit together. Suggestion: The paper map and signage were not as clear as they should be. Both are confusing. They should be reviewed and revised.

Proper size and variety for small kids. You feel closer to certain animals but this also means some animals need bigger habitat. The zoo has been performing good pandemic precautions, so just remember wearing masks. Pleasant visit in a Saturday morning.

We had a nice afternoon at this zoo today. Some of the animals were not out but there was still plenty to see! Lots of shade and places to rest. Took us about 2 hours to walk through. We wanted to check it out to see if it would be a good place to bring guests...it is! We will be back!

Amazing zoo I never knew about! Theres a lot of great animals, with awesome views! Perfect day out with the kids. They have a really cool play park for kids to run around and slide and things. Would recommend this zoo to anyone!

As good as it can be during Covid. It was fun to see the animals and the costumes for Halloween. I like the Spooktactular scavenger hunt except my phone died before we were done. The food truck pizza wasnt worth the price though. The gift shop was great!

Really enjoyed our visit here. Didnt get to see the entire zoo because of the heat but we really liked what we seen. Son had a great time at the splash pad. We will be returning to see what we missed.

Accommodating, friendly, and all around amazing. Our two first timer kiddos had a blast. We would definitely return if in the area again. Thank you, Cameron Park Zoo!

Had an absolute blast at the Harry Potter scavenger hunt! All of the animals were out and looked happy, plus all of the habitats were clean. Great place to get out of the house and still has plenty of room for social distancing

My whole family loves this zoo! The animals were healthy, relaxed, and happy. Definitely reccomend this place.

We love the Cameron Park Zoo! There is so much to see, and it is very educational. I love how much open space the animals have here.

Better than the Atlanta Zoo we went to this year. Lots of space and exhibits. Kids loved it and we did, too.

Weve been coming to this cute zoo for years. Still completely cute, staff friendly and inviting. Clean, spaced out and lovely.

Wonderful! Accommodations were made above and beyond our expectations to allow our niece (who has a rare condition, Xeroderma Pigmentosum, that requires her to be protected from all UV light) to experience the entire zoo. Our girls had an excellent time, we all enjoyed our visit thouroughly. We will be back and we are entirely grateful for such a warm, understanding welcome!

Love this place! If you have a family of four, two trips are enough to make a membership worthwhile, so pull the trigger and visit lots!

Really nice zoo! The habitats were great for the animals... and those of us staring at them.Unusually, the place is covered in vultures, who mingle with the zoo animals. One would think they were part of the exhibit, but no. They moved there and refused to leave, so the zoo has accepted them as part of the show

Great place. Awesome variety of animals. Well maintained and layed out. Easy to get to, great location.

Great zoo, even with Covid issues family enjoyed themselves.

Missed seeing gorillas and monkeys. Hate seeing any animal being in a enclosure solitaire. But the zoo was well-trained, clean or extremely organized.

This was a fun, clean zoo. 4 stars for that and the food was reasonably priced. 1 star for being so nice. The only problem was that covid prevented us from seeing some of the animals and the heat in triple digits prevented even more animals. Not the zoos fault though. Will visit again.

The zoo was a perfect way to get outdoors with a 9 yr, 7 yr, and 5 yr old. For a early Saturday there was no crowd. We watched the tiger without more than 3 other people standing nearby. People wore masks and socially distanced. Really beautiful zoo.

The zoo was clean and had a lot of shady walking areas. I will be glad when all the animals can be seen again. People respected wearing masks in the enclosed exhibits and most socially distanced. I wish the exhibits had arrows showing one way in or out. The food at the Cafe was good. Overall we enjoyed our time there.

We were camping at Lake Whitney State Park and needed something extra to fill the time, so we came to Cameron Park Zoo. What a great place! Lots of animals and different things to look at and tons of shade to help keep cool! A place for the kids to play with tables and benches everywhere. I do recommend bringing your own food and drinks as choice is few and pricy!

Had a great time, went in today and it was slow due to it being cloudy. It was definitely nice. The animals were definitely active and alert today. Great place to take kids under 2 because its free for them

The price is such a great value! $12 per person, my sweet wife and I had such a wonderful experience! This is such a great zoo! Came here 20 years ago, and everything still looks so good! Highly recommended coming here, you can’t beat the price!

The last time I visited was about 5 years ago and I remember the zoo being beautiful and a lot of areas being closed for improvement. We came here Saturday and I was eager to see what all they had done. However I was disappointed. Everything seemed to look worn out. Even the bathrooms have spiderwebs everywhere. The Jaguar exhibit looked exactly the same as it had years ago when I clearly remember them having signs up saying they were going to expand it. The glass on the exhibit were foggy, the playground area looked unkept, it was just sad.

Overall it was nice. I marked off 2 stars due to the food situation. A weekend day, full parking lot, and only one window open at 2 different food options?? Poor planning! Lines were 20-30 people deep, cashier moving at snail speed. The zoo should plan a little better....have more staff assigned. It’s much easier to send them home is business does not warrant the staff, than it is to make it work. To top it off, menu had half the items unavailable. I get it, we’re in this “pandemic” — well people want in, and they want to eat, I suggest planning for that.

One of the best things about Waco! The animals are great to see, and knowing that these rescues are being well cared for is very heartwarming. If you have a service dog though, the staff is understandingly weary and will eyeball you the whole time.

Using a San Antonio zoo membership, we managed to get three adults and a child in for under $30. The zoo is so much nicer than I went in expecting. If youve been to the zoo in San Antonio, this one is much nicer and the park itself is much cleaner. Went during non-peak hours and we had the park almost to ourselves. Definitely would recommend for the variety of wildlife alone.

Some of our kids favorite exhibits, like the gibbons and the otter slide, are closed due to the corona virus, so that was a bit of a bummer. Its nice that they let you bring your own food in now, though. Also, you dont have to wear masks in the outside parts of the zoo. Our kids are little (6, 5, and almost 2), and this zoo is just about the perfect size for them. Its small enough to get through in one morning, but all their favorite animals are there. They also have a playground with splash pad that is a big hit. :)

Great Prices and a great place to take the kiddos if you love Zoos... we didnt mean to go to a Zoo in Waco but we are glad we stopped here!I like that with the giraffes you feel so close... other zoos you only really feel close when getting to do the feedings... All the animals I feel you get to be up close! My 6yo and 2yo really enjoyed it!

Fantastic fun! A lot of shade, plenty of seating and hiking trails in addition to the animals. Friendly staff. Even during the covid everyone was keeping their distance. Love this zoo!

Enjoyed myself, engaging staff, did not catch her name, so the Otter lady kinda made my day just by being present, and educational! Kudos

An accessible and surprisingly large zoo, Cameron Park Zoo is an excellent spot to take the family, see animals, and go for long walks. Membership is affordable and pays for itself after just a few visits.

Not really able to enjoy it as much having to wear the face masks in this Texas heat and not all of the exhibits are open due to Covid 19. Otherwise it would be a really nice zoo. If wanting to go ...wait until the Pandemic is called off.....

Really neat animal habitat... not over crowded and decently priced. Highly recommend

Awesome family day! Takes about 3 1/2 hours to see everything at a nice leisurely pace. I had a great time with my kids.

Very few people there. We parked in main parking lot. Had lunch at table under tree. Toured the zoo twice to satisfy the kids interests. Wear masks. Some exhibitsclosed.

Zoo is cute. Some construction and the 1st 2 exhibits dont have animals, but they are fixing that. Alot if animals. Good for kids.

One of the most interactive zoo’s and can get very close to the animals! With all the park space, it’s not congested with visitors unlike some of the larger more metropolitan zoos. Lions, Tigers, Elephant’s, Giraffe’s, Rhino’s, and Lemurs are just a few animals you may see.

The things I could say about this place, man I love it. Ive been coming to this zoo since I was a baby. I volunteered here one summer in 2011 and I loved every single moment. It made me fall in love with the exhibits even more. I could spend hours walking through each area. Every time I go through those gates, its like coming home all over again. It made me fall in love with the idea of being a zookeeper as a senior in high school and one day, I truly due hope to achieve it and become part of the staff. So that I can come home every day.Exhibits are educational, animals are well cared for, and the staff is always very nice and attentive when they need to be.

Very surprised that Waco has such a wonderful zoo, bigger than expected.Lots of shade which was nice as was about 100 degrees hot. Lol.

Loved visiting the zoo. Everything is easy to find and plenty of animals to see. Benches were scattered throughout the park so that if you need to take a break from walking you could find a relaxing spot to observe. The Orangutans were quite comical putting on a show for us. A must if you are visiting Waco.

This zoo was big and well maintained. The only problem I saw was all the bees around the garbage cans. Too many. Also due to the COVID. Exhibits were shut down. Lots too look at though.

Its a nice zoo however too small of enclosures in my opinion. But had a nice fun day

I was impressed to see a zoo this interesting for a city this small. The habitats and the animals were very clean and easy to view.

The zoo in Waco is amazing. And having been cross country to numerous zoos across the U.S I can say its in the top 10, now while not as big as some others. The facilities are top notch, and you can tell the keepers there have the animals best interest at heart.The walk around the zoo has plenty of shade for those hot summer days, there is a giraffe feeding deck but it can sell out so may want to check with admissions when they start.Also make sure to visit the Orangutan exhibit and see the baby, one can spend the entire day just watching him.

Hometown. Born and raised on the river. Before the zoo was relocated to its present site, I remember cutting through the park to get to the little league fields and Kiwanis Swimming Pool. I navigated that same area on horseback and trail running. For me, it represents nostalgia more than a beautiful zoo.

Great zoo. Prepare to spend around 2-3 hours to go over

Was good. Need to go back after the Covid I guess most the animals was social distancing. If masks work so well maybe give them one...

Great Great Great!Such a nice place, wasnt even expecting to go. Was visiting the Dr. Pepper museum and was leaving and just so happened to drive past the zoo.Decided it look nice and went in. Was kinda bummed to find out that most of the outdoor animals werent out for display due to rain. But still got to see the birds, water dwelling creatures, tigers, lions, rhinos, elephants and others. But still an awesome experience!

Great zoo for toddlers. You can do the whole thing in less than 3 hours. Right on time for lunch then nap or dinner then bedtime also we got a fist bump from an arangatang (sp)

Always clean and friendliest staff. My 3 yr old loves it so much we always go. A must visit.

We had an awesome time at the Cameron Park Zoo! The layout of the exhibits was great and they have lots of educational signs placed so that you can learn more about the animals. They had a huge animal variety and had organized them into zones that you can find them naturally. The kids particularly liked the Texas area and otter slide.

Plenty of signage. Zoo employees were enforcing the mask rule. Exhibits looked well cared for. We didnt try the cafe.

One of my favorite zoos ever! It is the perfect size and feels relaxing and you can really enjoy being out in nature. It has a good amount of walking to animals seen ratio. Theres also a playground for kids and indoor spaces to get out of the heat and a fun variety of activities along the way.

Very well put together and clean zoo. Never seems to be overly crowded and notice staff cleaning frequently during this pandemic. Always a treat when you get to see Razak out and about at the orangutan enclosure.

The layout of the zoo was great. Everything was so easy to find and beautiful. The giraffes were my favorite part. I would highly recommend it.

Its a nice place but the price is a little to high in the summer months or when there working and shutting certain areas down, when its hot the animals and such are hidden, which I dont blame them. And when there blocking areas off you cant see anything in that section. When you cant get your moneys worth you should cut down the price a little bit.

This place was so much fun. We went in Sept. And most of the animals were up and enjoying life. Its best to go as soon as they open to theres less people and thats when feeding time is. The layout was spacious and easy to understand. Theres a kiddie play area if you have kids with slides.

Love to go through CPZ -- best small zoo any where.

Cute little zooWas a very pleasant 2 hour visitWould come here once a month if I lived here

Very nice. Surprisingly good for a small city zoo. Definitely worth a trip (or two)!

Great layout and awesome animals! They were very active!

Great zoo, friendly staff, and a variety of wel kept animals. Highly recommend.

Amazing zoo! Clean, new, friendly staff. Can walk through in an hour or spend all day.

Fun day trip. About 1/3 of the exciting l exhibits are closed to avoid exposing certain animals to covid-19. We still had a good day though.

Such a cute little zoo and Waco Texas! Very family-friendly with the variety of animals. The lionesses roared for us and the orangutans entertained us.

As was stated by several others, the zoo is not too big to see it all in an easy day. The layout of the walkways gives the impression that it is larger than it is. The smart use of thick clumps of bamboo and other plants ensures that you can focus on the animals in front of you without the distraction of other visitors or animals that may be close but shielded from view.

Great little zoo! Plenty to see, and small enough for our two year old to walk.

Kids had a blast, lots of shade, easy for my 2 young kids to walk around

The animals at this zoo seem very well taken care of. My family and I enjoy coming here multiple times a year. It is best to buy a membership of you plan on going more than twice a year. This is our first year with a membership and weve been 3 times already. With the Covid, some of the areas are closed for the safety of the animals and other areas are gated so you ha r to stand further back but its still a wonderful experience. My toddler enjoys visiting and doesnt mine the hour long drive to get here. This is a smaller zoo but still worth going.Our favorite animals here are the rhinoceros, giraffe, elephants, tigers and lions. There are plenty more animals to see but these are the ones we circle to multiple times.There is also a small aquatic area that is hood on hot days to cool down. You dont get wet but it is indoors and air conditioned. This can mean a crowded area in the summer times.

One of the best zoos that we have ever been to. Gorgeous facilities, a wonderful selection of environments and atmospheres along their beautiful trails and a real effort put into giving their visitors the ability to see the animals as up close and personal as possible. Cameron Park is more than a zoo, its a wonderful afternoon outdoors with the family and an area attraction that I would suggest everyone try once. If you would like to see more of this and other experiences check out our Exploring playlist on the Stanley Orchard YouTube channel!

I LOVE the animal enclosures at Cameron Park! Almost all of them are visible on three sides and some are open (visable) on all sides (360°). These unique enclosures provide AMAZING views of the animals and some even allow for closer viewing than Ive seen at any other zoo before. Although it is a much smaller zoo than those found in the DFW area, I HIGHLY recommend making the trip to see this zoo!! I definitely want to go back!!

Paid almost 40 dollars so that we could see almost no animals. Would have been nice to be warned that more than half the animals were not even there.

This is a great place to bring your family and especially your children.

Very nice zoo in a charming city. Very accessible from Interstate 35, the zoo is beautifully landscaped, with attractive, spacious enclosures for the large variety of animals. The layout makes it easy to view all the animals and visit all the exhibits. The zoo is located in a beautiful park within Waco. Over the years we have made multiple visits and will continue to do so. The photos attached cant do justice to the actual sights.

This is a small zoo, but worth a visit. It is especially great for young children because it is small. The zoo also has plenty for children to do along the way, educational and fun. From a playground, to a slide that goes through the otter exhibit. I went down it too. It took my 6 yr old and I about 2 1/2 hours to walk through, and we stop at everything and take our time. Where as it takes us 5 to 6 hours to go through the Fort Worth 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 lush native vegetation that surrounds splashing waterfalls, a picturesque lake and ponds. And in the midst of all this beauty, visitors see that the wild ones not only survive in their natural habitat, they flourish. The zoo features a diverse collection that includes over 1731 animals, representing 300 species from around the world.

Lots of cool exhibits sad that the lemurs and gibbons were closed

For a city the size of Waco, this zoo exceeds expectations. The variety and size of exhibits is great. It takes about 2-2.5 hours for my kids and I to get through. They have a lovely playground with a splash pad. Theres lots of shade as you walk through and also two air conditioned aquariums. Weve gone throughout the year and theres always a great selection of animals out.

Great to walk, to get out of the house and take the kids. Been here to many times to count, every time we get visitors.

Such a nice zoo!! So much shade, plenty of benches to stop and sit at. Animals were active and playful. You could see how content they were.

Great zoo to spend a few hours at. The Asia area and part of the Brazos area were blocked off due to the pandemic, so that made the zoo feel smaller to us. We had fun, just wish the virus hadnt closed down areas of the zoo.

Really nice zoo. Bigger than expected but very shaded walking paths. The exhibits were very nice

This a get place for a family outing. Lots of animals to see while walking beautiful trails enjoying natute

Very entertaining and they do a good job keeping people safe during these times

CPZ is One of the best zoos that we have ever been to. I love the relatively small campus compared to other more well known, gigantic zoos. It offered a more intimate viewing of the animals. Made it much more reasonable to being young kids too! But just because its smaller doesnt mean its lacking in fun and the animals. They have so many exhibits and a huge variety of species.Gorgeous facilities, a wonderful selection of environments and atmospheres along their beautiful trails and a real effort put into giving their visitors the ability to see the animals as up close and personal as possible. Cameron Park is more than a zoo, its a wonderful afternoon outdoors with the family and an area attraction that I would suggest everyone try once.

This is our favorite zoo to visit as a family. The exhibits are beautiful and they have a nocturnal barn where you can see these animals more active

What a wonderful hidden gem! Great for young & old. Easy accessibility for folks with mobility issues. There are some hills and steep grades to maneuver. Great events too. Season passes are very reasonable in cost if you will be able to use them. I love this zoo as much as my kids!

I grew up going to this Zoo, so it does get points for nostalgia! However, the Entire Asian Exhibit was closed which takes out a good portion of the Zoo. There was no sign prior to entering that it would be closed, nor were we told that it was closed. I should have more aware when I did see some exhibits saying the animal was not out to due to being able to contract COVID. I would have liked notification before entering and spending money. There was a Kona Ice located inside, and with it being hot my kids did enjoy that!

Awesome zoo. Very quaint and small enough to see everything