Animals and lush native vegetation flourish at this 52-acre natural habitat
zoo near the Brazos River. The zoo's newest exhibit, Mysteries of the Asian
Forest, immerses visitors in a rainforest setting where they can encounter
orangutans, Sumatran tigers and komodo dragons. Other exhibits include a
50,000-gallon Flower Garden Reef aquarium, authentic Native American teepees
where a herd of bison graze, otters, black bears, jaguars, lions, elephants,
white rhinos and giraffes. Open 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Mon.–Sat. and 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Sun.
Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. Admission charge. 1701 N. 4th
St. ; take Exit 335A from I-35. 254/750-8400. www.cameronparkzoo.com.
City: Waco
Region: Prairies and Lakes
With so many amazing things to do in Texas, there’s not enough room to feature them all. So check out some popular attractions to see just how much fun your Texas vacation can be.
Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument
City: Fritch
Region: Panhandle Plains
Billy Bob's Texas
City: Fort Worth
Region: Prairies and Lakes
Caddo Mounds State Historic Site
City: Alto
Region: Piney Woods
Galveston Island Beach
City: Galveston
Region: Gulf Coast
River Walk
City: San Antonio
Region: South Texas Plains
Devil’s Backbone
City: Wimberley
Region: Hill Country
Big Bend National Park
City: Big Bend National Park Area
Region: Big Bend Country
