Cameron Park Zoo - Waco, TX
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WalksfarTX
N 31° 34.206 W 097° 08.676
14R E 676078 N 3494278
The Cameron Park Zoo features species from North and South America, Africa, Asia and Europe.
Waymark Code: WM11XF4
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 01/04/2020
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Zoo Hours: Mon - Sat – 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. / Sun – 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Wikipedia
"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 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.
Cameron Park Zoo is next to the Brazos River. It 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."