When moving to Waco, TX for school I had no prior knowledge of anything interesting besides Baylor to be discovered. I had seen highway 35 and Baylor’s campus, and as far as I was concerned, that’s all there was.
I have always loved zoos and was ecstatic to find that the Cameron Park Zoo is actually clean and a great habitat for the animals found there. I first went this zoo for a sorority function. Theta’s Pledge Dance was held in the aquarium. Although it may seem strange to hold a dance in a zoo aquarium, it turned out to be one of my favorite dances so far.
The zoo holds special events, opportunities to volunteer and adopt animals, activities directed towards children and much more. The zoo’s website includes all this information as well as photos and videos. http://www.cameronparkzoo.com/
My first experience at the Cameron Park Zoo during the daylight was quite enjoyable. I went with my Wildlife Ecology Lab and I really enjoyed seeing all the animals out and the beautiful natural landscapes developed specifically for these animals. The habitats were very clean and large enough to to accommodate the specific species.
Upcoming Events Include:
Saturday, April 16- Beasts ‘n Blooms & Earth Day Too! Beasts n’ Blooms & Earth Day Too is an annual event where vendors from across Texas set up booths and sell their unique garden products or gifts. Combined with our Education Department, Beasts n’ Blooms & Earth Day Too promotes environmental awareness and offers a variety of booths that demonstrate ways to help the environment. Hands on activities, face painting, and demonstrations are held throughout the day for the kids so fun is had by all!
Sunday, May 8, 2011- M.O.M. – Missing Orangutan Mothers Awareness Event PLEASE JOIN US to HELP SAVE ORANGUTANS and their rainforest homes! Mother’s Day is the perfect day to celebrate and pay tribute to orangutan mothers. The M.O.M.– Missing Orangutan Mothers awareness event is our way of doing precisely that!
Event Hours: 11 am – 3 pm
Friday, June 24, 2011- Zoobilee Cameron Park Zoo is planning for a great Zoobilee again this year! Zoobilee 2011 is presented by H. Bruce Hamilton, M.D. This always fun party will take place on Friday, June 24th with the Patron Party, sponsored by Central National Bank, starting at 6:30pm. Be sure to dress cool and comfortable, and wear your dancing shoes! We will have all of the great restaurants from the Waco area providing the best food, and our mega bar will be sure to have your favorite beverage. Don’t miss the exciting Silent Auction, where you can score great finds while helping the Zoo, too! The theme this year is “Light up the Night,” which is exactly what we intend to do. Tickets will go on sale May 20th!
Saturday, June 25, 2011- KidZoobilee KidZoobilee is an evening of fun aimed at children ages 4-12. There is a Patron Party for the children from 5:00pm-6:00pm, where children may purchase a ticket for $ 50.00, have their name on a special children’s Patron banner, and best of all, not have to wait in line for food, games, and activities. The general admission party starts at 6:00pm and continues until 8:00pm. Children can enjoy bounce houses, games, water activities, face painting, lots of kid friendly food and drinks, and also receive an animal hat, a goody bag, a toy, and a water bottle as a parting gift. General admission children’s tickets are $ 25.00, and all children must be accompanied by an adult. Unattended children will not be allowed to enter the gate. All adults must by a $ 25.00 ticket. Tickets will go on sale May 20th!
Upcoming Events Include:
Saturday, April 16- Beasts ‘n Blooms & Earth Day Too! Beasts n’ Blooms & Earth Day Too is an annual event where vendors from across Texas set up booths and sell their unique garden products or gifts. Combined with our Education Department, Beasts n’ Blooms & Earth Day Too promotes environmental awareness and offers a variety of booths that demonstrate ways to help the environment. Hands on activities, face painting, and demonstrations are held throughout the day for the kids so fun is had by all!
Sunday, May 8, 2011- M.O.M. – Missing Orangutan Mothers Awareness Event PLEASE JOIN US to HELP SAVE ORANGUTANS and their rainforest homes! Mother’s Day is the perfect day to celebrate and pay tribute to orangutan mothers. The M.O.M.– Missing Orangutan Mothers awareness event is our way of doing precisely that!
Event Hours: 11 am – 3 pm
Friday, June 24, 2011- Zoobilee Cameron Park Zoo is planning for a great Zoobilee again this year! Zoobilee 2011 is presented by H. Bruce Hamilton, M.D. This always fun party will take place on Friday, June 24th with the Patron Party, sponsored by Central National Bank, starting at 6:30pm. Be sure to dress cool and comfortable, and wear your dancing shoes! We will have all of the great restaurants from the Waco area providing the best food, and our mega bar will be sure to have your favorite beverage. Don’t miss the exciting Silent Auction, where you can score great finds while helping the Zoo, too! The theme this year is “Light up the Night,” which is exactly what we intend to do. Tickets will go on sale May 20th!
Saturday, June 25, 2011- KidZoobilee KidZoobilee is an evening of fun aimed at children ages 4-12. There is a Patron Party for the children from 5:00pm-6:00pm, where children may purchase a ticket for $ 50.00, have their name on a special children’s Patron banner, and best of all, not have to wait in line for food, games, and activities. The general admission party starts at 6:00pm and continues until 8:00pm. Children can enjoy bounce houses, games, water activities, face painting, lots of kid friendly food and drinks, and also receive an animal hat, a goody bag, a toy, and a water bottle as a parting gift. General admission children’s tickets are $ 25.00, and all children must be accompanied by an adult. Unattended children will not be allowed to enter the gate. All adults must by a $ 25.00 ticket. Tickets will go on sale May 20th!
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