- Cameron Park Zoo
Infobox zoo
zoo_name=Cameron Park Zoo
date_opened=1955
location=Waco,Texas , USA
area=52acre s (0.21 km²)
members=AZA
website=http://www.cameronparkzoo.com/Cameron Park Zoo is an AZA accredited
zoo located at coord|31|34|12|N|97|08|41|W in the city of Waco,Texas , USA.History
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 opend on public
July 18 ,1993 .The Cameron Park Zoo features species from North and
South America ,Africa ,Asia andEurope . Including a largereptile house, an Africanlion display, and Lemur Island, a large openlemur habitat. In 2005, a large new area was opened called theBrazos River Country, featuring a 50,000 gallon saltwaterreef 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 the animal population, and overall size of the zoo.Cameron Park
Cameron Park covers convert|416|acre|km2|1, and is one of the largest municipal parks in
Texas . It is located at the intersection of theBosque River andBrazos River . The zoo's location in Cameron Park is nearlimestone cliffs, which provide an excellent view of Waco. A children's zoo is located within the park, with animals from around the world. Cameron Park Zoo also is the location of community events such as Zoobilee.External links
* http://www.cameronparkzoo.com/
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