At first we were disappointment since the first 2 displays were closed. But that soon changed. The other animals are actually closer to see than we have experienced in other zoos. This zoo does not have tons of each type, maybe 2-3, but they were all out for our viewing. Our day was in the 60's and that helps in Texas. We walked the entire zoo, logged in over 5500 steps so a nice layout. We spent 2 full hours seeing the animals. Children loved the Otters' Slide - The slide is see-through and goes under the water. The otters were eating on top of the slide so the children could see them up close when they slid down. Wheelchairs or knee scooters can be used Area of improvement: Not all of the displays were labeled. There were several where our family and a group of others were trying to figure out what we were seeing. That was a disppointment and huge miss on the zoo's part. Food: TOO Expensive and only pretzels were available (which were the most expensive item on their menu). Bathrooms were clean Staff: We saw very little so can't rate them.

The orangutans are amazing as are the rhinos, giraffes, otters, tigers and so many more. The exhibits are all well kept, the conservation is excellent and there is lots of shade and places to sit. The penguins are coming in August which will bring many thousands of visitors who will enjoy everything about this truly wonderful zoo.

Brazos River exhibits of local animals were excellent. The zoo is very walkable and less crowded than other zoos. More effort is made at this zoo to make the habitat similar to the animals’ native habitat. It doesn’t have as many animals as other nearby zoos have, although a large section was under construction.

This is a great zoo in a relaxing era of Waco. Although close to the city, it has a country feel as you approach through Cameron Park. There are a few animals we had never seen before and the animals here seemed more active than most zoos we have been too. The elephant was moving and making noises the whole time and we got to see the rhinoceros pull out of the mud and reposition into the shade. Both cool experiences! We would do another visit if in Waco again.