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Cameron Park Zoo in Waco
Photographer: Stan A. Williams

Cameron Park Zoo

52-acre natural habitat zoo near the Brazos River amid pecan, elm, live oak, burr oak, cottonwood, bamboo and mesquite trees. Recreational, as well as educational; check out the signboards at viewing points for animal trivia questions. Home for gibbon apes, Sumatran tigers, white rhinos, giraffes, lions, antelopes, as well as other species. Also home to a Herpetarium. Two restaurants: Plaza Cafè and African Treetops Village. Open Mon.–Sat. 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. Admission fee. 1701 N. 4th St. ; take Exit 335A from I-35. 254/750-8400. www.cameronparkzoo.com.

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Whether you like quaint cabins, five-star hotels or even rustic dude-ranch digs, there’s always a place to sleep in style.

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Texas might be the Lone Star State, but you'll see thousands of stars under that big, open sky. Enjoy everything from white-water rapids to mountain climbing at our public and private campgrounds. Check it out!

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From the diverse beauty that surrounds you to the unique people you meet along the way, everything about Texas beckons you to visit. So think of these as more than videos: they’re an invitation to visit the place we’re proud to call home.

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1701 N. 4th St.
Waco, Texas
76707
254/750-8400

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Open Mon.–Sat. 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.

Featured Activity

Ruby M. Mize Azalea Garden

Texas' largest azalea garden features more than 7,000 azaleas spread over eight forested acres. The garden is located south of SFA Johnson Coliseum on University Drive. Peak bloom time is late March–first week of April. Open daily dawn to dusk. 936/468-1832.

City: Nacogdoches
Region: Piney Woods

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Popular Activities

With so many amazing things to do in Texas, there’s not enough room to feature them all. So check out some popular activities to see just how much fun your Texas vacation can be.

Palo Duro Canyon State Park
City: Canyon
Region: Panhandle Plains

Japanese Garden
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Region: Prairies and Lakes

Lake Conroe Park
City: Conroe
Region: Piney Woods

Kemah Boardwalk
City: Kemah
Region: Gulf Coast

SeaWorld San Antonio
City: San Antonio
Region: South Texas Plains

Devil’s Backbone
City: Wimberley
Region: Hill Country

Balmorhea State Park
City: Balmorhea
Region: Big Bend Country

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