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Caldwell Zoo

2203 Martin Luther King Blvd., Tyler, TX 75702
903 593-0121
Ranked #1 of 10 attractions in Tyler
4.5 of 5 stars 74 Reviews
Type: Zoos
Useful Information: Activities for older children, Activities for young children
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Naples, Texas, United States
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

it was a really fun place to take your family if you like animals

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Tyler, Texas
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41 reviews 41 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

Is there a better zoo in a town of less than 100,000 people?

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Tyler, Texas
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012

Easy to walk through and see everything the first time around. Animals appear well taken care of and quite happy. Love the whole safari vibe! Great zoo!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 via mobile

A lot of animals to see and a great time! Would definetly go back again and again!

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Tyler, Texas
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

Tyler is so lucky to have this fabulous zoo!! I have been coming here since I was a little girl and so thankful that it is still around for me to share with my son! So clean and well kept! The animals are all happy and healthy. Not too high priced (although I remember the days when it was free!)... More

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Lindale
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29 reviews 29 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

I have gone to this zoo for over 20 years and my friends, and family often go with me. We love it and wish many more generations will continue to enjoy it!

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Nacogdoches, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

Very nice zoo for a small city, would certainly go back.

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Killeen, Texas
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

We have visited Caldwell Zoo several times and it never ceases to amaze me. You can tell the management cares about the animals and the visitors. They've done an awesome job of allowing the animals their space while allowing the visitors to be part of the whole experience. Love watching the "big cats" through the glass. It's been in Tyler... More

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21 reviews 21 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012

The Caldwell Zoo is such a great zoo. My husband and I went on a Sunday and absolutely loved the experience. The zoo is very clean and the staff was so helpful and friendly. The animals look to be very taken care of and seemed to enjoy their environments. The only complaint I had was of the petting zoo. I... More

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Tyler, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012
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Tyler’s Caldwell Zoo is a gem. I’ve been to several zoos across the country, including the famous San Diego Zoo and Omaha’s award-winning Henry Doorly Zoo. I can say without reservation that Tyler’s zoo, while clearly a lot smaller than San Diego and with far fewer in-door environments than Omaha, is pound for pound every bit as impressive. My toddlers... More

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