Founded in the 1950's by David King Caldwell, the Caldwell Zoo now features a variety of exhibits, with animals from many different habitats -- mainly the African Savanna, North America, and South America. It is home to some threatened and endangered species, and their conservation and education efforts are admirable. You can even donate your old cell phone at the zoo entrance to help fund the conservation efforts of the International Rhino Foundation.
Eyeballing my boyfriend like he was a tasty morsel. |
The Wild Bird Walkabout exhibit. You can buy seed sticks for $1.00, and trust me, those little guys love their seed sticks. |
Just as they started to fly. Chaos ensued. It was awesome. |
The Caldwell Zoo offers day camps and classes for kids of all ages, and it's a perfect summer day trip for anyone, though they are open all year. Admission is fairly inexpensive, and it's a great date alternative to seeing a movie (it's actually cheaper, too)!
If you live in East Texas and you haven't been to the Caldwell Zoo yet, or if you haven't been in a long time, go! Rediscover it and simple pleasures.
2203 Martin Luther King Blvd. Tyler, TX 75702
(903) 593-0121
(903) 593-0121
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