Caldwell Zoo
Caldwell Zoo
4.5
9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
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- C6851JNdonnabCanton, Texas263 contributionsGreat Family OutingThe Caldwell Zoo is a great small zoo. They have beautiful Bengal tigers, huge black bears, magnificent lions, cute penguins & so much more. The sidewalks are mostly all shaded which is a plus for Texas heat. The zoo is very clean & well maintained. We had a wonderful time visiting the zoo.Visited June 2023Travelled with familyWritten 10 June 2023
- atalbot88 contributionsHighly recommend Caldwell Zoo!We go every year that we drop my child off for summer camp. This is our go to place every time. We just went the first weekend of July and the elephants put on a great show! We got to feed the giraffes and it’s not very expensive. We have some great pictures and videos with great memories! I highly recommend it! They also have a new attraction coming and we’re excited to see what’s in store for next year!Visited July 2023Travelled with familyWritten 5 July 2023
- Coppermtn04Granbury, Texas11 contributionsDon’t miss thisAmazing for a privately owned zoo! All the habitats look well maintained and the animals seem healthy. Visited on Sunday after the Rose Festival and there were no problems with parking or crowds. October is still warm so many of the animals were snoozing in the shade by mid morning, but mostly visible. The variety of species was worthy of any big city zoo and they’re doing a massive addition to expand the habitats. Excellent family attraction at a very reasonable cost.Visited October 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 22 October 2023
- Savannah R16 contributionsHighly recommend, Great for families, Beautiful animalsI would highly and genuinely recommend this Zoo if you are wanting to see some really cool animals!! They have a wide variety of animals: White tiger, foxes, bald eagles, lions, giraffes, elephants, rhinos, meerkats, penguins, cheetahs, mountain lions, Tortoises, Black bears, deer, bison and Longhorns, and so much more! I went with my mom to this zoo and we truly had a great time, we got to feed the giraffes lettuce, and even got to hear and see the male lion roar in person! This is the perfect zoo for families if you have kids! (NOTE: Please teach your kids to be respectful towards animals, I know kids will be kids but seriously. I often see many kids screaming near the animals or at the animals, or just being disrespectful in general.) Again, I would highly recommend, go check it out if you’re in the area!Visited February 2024Travelled with familyWritten 17 February 2024
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Savannah R
16 contributions
Feb 2024 • Family
I would highly and genuinely recommend this Zoo if you are wanting to see some really cool animals!! They have a wide variety of animals: White tiger, foxes, bald eagles, lions, giraffes, elephants, rhinos, meerkats, penguins, cheetahs, mountain lions, Tortoises, Black bears, deer, bison and Longhorns, and so much more! I went with my mom to this zoo and we truly had a great time, we got to feed the giraffes lettuce, and even got to hear and see the male lion roar in person! This is the perfect zoo for families if you have kids! (NOTE: Please teach your kids to be respectful towards animals, I know kids will be kids but seriously. I often see many kids screaming near the animals or at the animals, or just being disrespectful in general.) Again, I would highly recommend, go check it out if you’re in the area!
Written 17 February 2024
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Coppermtn04
Granbury, TX11 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
Amazing for a privately owned zoo! All the habitats look well maintained and the animals seem healthy. Visited on Sunday after the Rose Festival and there were no problems with parking or crowds. October is still warm so many of the animals were snoozing in the shade by mid morning, but mostly visible. The variety of species was worthy of any big city zoo and they’re doing a massive addition to expand the habitats. Excellent family attraction at a very reasonable cost.
Written 22 October 2023
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atalbot8
8 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
We go every year that we drop my child off for summer camp. This is our go to place every time. We just went the first weekend of July and the elephants put on a great show! We got to feed the giraffes and it’s not very expensive. We have some great pictures and videos with great memories! I highly recommend it! They also have a new attraction coming and we’re excited to see what’s in store for next year!
Written 5 July 2023
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C6851JNdonnab
Canton, TX263 contributions
Jun 2023 • Family
The Caldwell Zoo is a great small zoo. They have beautiful Bengal tigers, huge black bears, magnificent lions, cute penguins & so much more. The sidewalks are mostly all shaded which is a plus for Texas heat. The zoo is very clean & well maintained. We had a wonderful time visiting the zoo.
Written 10 June 2023
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Countrydude4444
Bullard, TX282 contributions
Mar 2023
For a neighborhood zoo ...... it was pretty nice. Our family had a fun time. But it may be awhile B4 we go back
Written 22 March 2023
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S Ross
16 contributions
Oct 2022 • Family
Nice size zoo, we stayed about and hour & 1/2. The kids enjoyed themselves looking at all of the animals. We will definitely return.
Written 5 October 2022
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Lynn S
Caye Caulker, Belize50 contributions
Sept 2022
This a a beautiful zoo. It's a nice place to get your exercise while observing animal antics. They have a good annual membership price for those who like to come often.
Written 28 September 2022
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Sue F
13 contributions
Sept 2022
Loved the layout and visiting all of the animals. The size of the zoo is just right, not too large. We visited several Tyler sites, and we were able to see all of the zoo complex all in one day. Their landscaping is beautiful. Very helpful staff. We had hotdogs which were very good.
Written 20 September 2022
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klhk
Amarillo, TX67 contributions
Sept 2022
This is a nice little zoo. Very little. However, the animals and their habitats are set up very well and if you were to come when the food area is open I think it would be a great place to sit and eat and watch. Quite a large area is currently closed for construction and there is confusion on different sites as to the exact time they are open.
Written 6 September 2022
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marmarhar
Bedford, TX31 contributions
Sept 2022 • Friends
We enjoyed the diversity of this zoo. The enclosures were well maintained, and the animals were easy to observe. The enclosure for the bison, white tailed deer, and Longhorns was especially beautiful. Lots of shade. Any day I can feed a giraffe is a good day!
Written 3 September 2022
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Do they have handicapped electric scooters
C6851JNdonnab
Canton, TX263 contributions
No ma'am I didn't see any scooters.
Can you bring your dogs if they’re on a leash?
bevmik
Dyersburg, TN275 contributions
I do not know
Do they have electric carts for seniors to ride at Zoo
James G
Tyler, TX145 contributions
Not sure since I didn’t see any when we were there. I would call.
Does Caldwell zoo let food inside
SHouse2017
Texarkana, TX70 contributions
They have an outside picnic area if you want to bring food. They have a snack bar there. You can bring in bottled water
Could I bring in a puppy on a leash or even hold it during the time I'm there?
Jerrel S
Houston, TX101 contributions
Because it is a zoo; I honestly do not know.
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