Upcoming Events

Check out these upcoming events and check back for more events and information throughout the year!

Upcoming Events

August 12th– World Elephant Day– Join us for keeper talks and activities from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.

August 14th– World Lizard Day– Join us for keeper talks and activities from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.

August 15th- Wizards Unite at the Zoo- Come find your Fantastic Beast at the Cameron Park Zoo using the Wizards Unite App. The zoo will be open for ALL wizards to come and experience an enchanting night with 2 fortresses and over 20 stops! The animals will be on exhibits, food will be available, and each House will have a chance to win an exclusive behind the scenes experience! Tickets in advance are $5 and tickets at the gate will be $10 for everyone 4 and up. 3 and under are free. ** You will need to have the app downloaded to your personal device and it will have to run on your personal data. We do not have Wi-Fi around the zoo. Buy Tickets

August 19th– International Orangutan Day– Join us for keeper talks at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.

August 23rd- Sweet Spawn- The Cameron Park Zoo is an active supporter of Ocean Exploration. On August 23rd from 8pm to 10pm we will be sharing live footage of Coral Spawning from the Ocean Exploration’s vessel! This will be a FREE event that will focus on Coral Spawning. The zoo will only be partially open.
During the event there will be activities for ALL ages, sweet stuff to munch on, as well as sweet drinks to sip on.  There will be a chance to win some great prizes, all in the name of conservation!

September 22nd– World Rhino Day– Join us for keeper talks and activities from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.

Croctober– Join us for keeper talks every Saturday in October at 11:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.

October 1st– International Raccoon Appreciation Day– Join us for keeper talks at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.

October 19th– Brew at the Zoo– Join the fun at Cameron Park Zoo’s 8th Annual Brew at the Zoo October 19, 2019. Stroll the zoo from 6 to 11 pm. Your ticket includes a tasting mug and samples of up to 20 different beers from around the world. All of your favorite animals will be out in their habitats from 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. The party continues with great music from Haywire and dancing under the Zoo’s pavilion. Food from some of your favorite Waco Food trucks and beverages will be available for purchase. This event is for adults 21+ only. No one under the age of 21 will be permitted to enter.

October 20th– International Sloth Day– Join us for keeper talks at 11:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.

October 21st– Reptile Awareness Day– Join us for keeper talks at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.

October 26th– Lemur and Gibbon Day– Join us for keeper talks and activities from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.

October 31st– Zoo Boo- Trick or treat throughout the Zoo. Enjoy themed areas and activities.

November 9th– H-E-B Zoo Stampede– Enjoy a family fun run through the Zoo and around the Brazos River. More information coming soon.

November 9th– Wildlife Wonderland– Join us for keeper talks and an animal art sale from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.

November 10th-16th– Orangutan Caring Week– Join us on November 16th to celebrate the week with keeper talks at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.