Caldwell Zoo
Caldwell Zoo and its collection
Caldwell Zoo, opened in 1953, is a zoo in Tyler, Texas, United States.
History
The zoo grew out of a Child Development Laboratory set up in 1937 by the Hogg Foundation with the Tyler branch of the AAUW. It was run by David King Caldwell with his wife, who supplied animals for children, and it formally opened on the present site in 1953.
Animals and collection
Animals on show include Capybara, jaguar, Giant River Otter, Giraffe and Goat.
Exhibits
Its exhibits include Amazon River's Edge, Jaguar Habitat and Giant River Otter Habitat.
Things to do
Things to do include Giraffe Feeding, Goat Experience, Wild Bird Walkabout and Keeper Talks.
Conservation and approach
Animals born on site include reticulated giraffe, flamingo, black rhino, jaguar and giant anteater, African penguins are now being bred there, and the zoo shared in the first cheetah birth achieved by artificial insemination. Four lion cubs were born in January 2014 under an AZA breeding programme.
What the venue says
- Goat Experience
- Wild Bird Walkabout
- treat yourself to lunch on the best patio in Tyler at the Chakula Café , or snag a cool snack at some of the vending machines around the park.
- Parking at the facility is entirely free of charge for guests.
- wheelchair
Images of Caldwell Zoo
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Billy Hathorn, CC-BY-SA-3.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Billy Hathorn, CC-BY-SA-3.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Billy Hathorn, CC-BY-SA-3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Opening hours
| Days | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|
| Every day | 09:00 | 17:00 |
Hours can change on public holidays. Check with the venue before travelling.
Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.
Admission
| Ticket Type | Price |
|---|---|
| General Admission (ages 13-54) | 20.00 USD |
| Children (ages 3-12) | 15.00 USD |
| Seniors (ages 55+) | 18.00 USD |
Facilities
- On-site dining
- Animal feeding experience
- Keeper talk or show
Exhibitions & events
No upcoming events
No temporary exhibitions or scheduled public events are published for Caldwell Zoo at this time.
Accreditation
Location & map
PO Box 4785Tyler
United States
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Animals
Photographs show each species in general. They were not taken at Caldwell Zoo.
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Capybara -
jaguar -
Giraffe -
Goat
Exhibits
- Amazon River's Edge
- Jaguar Habitat
- Giant River Otter Habitat