Caldwell Zoo

Caldwell Zoo Caldwell Zoo is a natural for family fun! Located in Tyler, Texas, Caldwell Zoo is home to more than 2,000 animals.
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Caldwell Zoo is a natural for family fun! Located in Tyler, Texas, Caldwell Zoo is home to more than 2,000 animals including zebras, giraffes, cheetahs, alligators, black bears, squirrel monkeys, flamingos, anteaters, black-footed penguins, parakeets and rosy-cheeked cockatiels. Come explore the African Savanna, North American and South American habitats and learn about all their inhabitants

. There’s also the African Aquarium, the North America Herpetarium with snakes and frogs, and the Wild Bird Walkabout. Mission
Caldwell Zoo’s mission is to preserve and protect animals. Conservation is an important part of that mission. The zoo is home to a dozen endangered species, including the cheetahs, ring-tailed lemurs, black-footed penguins and black rhinoceros. In addition to species listed as endangered, the zoo houses numerous animals that are threatened (the population is at risk of becoming endangered). Coatis and bald eagles are currently on the list of threatened species.

Fall registration opens soon for Tyler's coolest school! At ZooSchool, we trade the traditional classroom for immersive,...
06/25/2026

Fall registration opens soon for Tyler's coolest school! At ZooSchool, we trade the traditional classroom for immersive, nature-based activities designed to ignite curiosity. Our expert educators provide the personalized attention students need, foster teamwork and encourage exploration through lessons that feel like an adventure.
Secure your student's spot for a rewarding experience they will never forget. Early registration for Members opens July 1 at 8 am, and for the general public on July 8 at 8 am.

🔎 Learn more: https://caldwellzoo.org/zooschool/

Sprig and Sprout are out! 🌱 Today is the first day the lovely lemurs ventured out of their maternity den and joined the ...
06/25/2026

Sprig and Sprout are out! 🌱 Today is the first day the lovely lemurs ventured out of their maternity den and joined the adults on Lemur Island. Come and welcome these brave pups!

Last week, we took you behind the scenes of the River's Edge Center for a very special segment of Exploring the Caldwell...
06/25/2026

Last week, we took you behind the scenes of the River's Edge Center for a very special segment of Exploring the Caldwell Zoo with CBS 19. Learn all about the fascinating biology of the five waxy monkey tree frogs that live here at the zoo and find out where they get their unique name. Check out the link below to get a closer look at these amazing nocturnal creatures!

🐸 https://www.cbs19.tv/video/news/local/zoo/exploring-the-caldwell-zoo-new-amazon-rivers-edge-showcases-rare-nocturnal-rainforest-species/501-6f175655-0686-47f1-9945-33d35effc6aa

This Friday’s segment of Exploring the Caldwell Zoo with CBS 19 is all about the iconic Texas horned lizard. Tune in to ...
06/24/2026

This Friday’s segment of Exploring the Caldwell Zoo with CBS 19 is all about the iconic Texas horned lizard. Tune in to CBS 19 at 6 am or 5 pm to see how our team is working alongside Texas Parks and Wildlife to breed and protect these fascinating little animals. You don't want to miss this!

When you think of pollinators, insects are usually the stars of the show, and honestly, they deserve the hype. 🐝 They ha...
06/24/2026

When you think of pollinators, insects are usually the stars of the show, and honestly, they deserve the hype. 🐝 They have an incredible, diverse support crew. This Pollinator Week, we’re celebrating the whole team. We're talking bees and moths buzzing through the flowers, birds owning the sky, lemurs rolling around in the foliage and even skinks holding it down on the ground. 🦜 It takes a village of all shapes, sizes and species to keep our planet green. Swipe through to meet the whole crew!

Happy Father's Day to the dads who are out here running the show (or at least pretending to). We checked in with the kid...
06/21/2026

Happy Father's Day to the dads who are out here running the show (or at least pretending to). We checked in with the kids today, and they had plenty to say about their old men.

Junior is a brand-new lemur dad, and his pups say he panics at every single squeak. The veteran dads aren't getting a pass either. The cheetah cubs like to remind everyone that, for the "fastest animal on land," dad still can't catch them at bedtime. The zebras say whenever they ask why everyone has to wear the same outfit every day, they get a classic "go ask your mother."

According to his kiddos, colobus monkey dads apparently use their giant white beards to pretend they can't hear anyone when it gets too loud. The kudu dad got completely exposed by his kids for looking serious but jumping at falling leaves. And the penguin dads are just out there staring at their own feet and yelling at rocks for half the day.

Shoutout to all the dads keeping it together today. Y'all rock!

Happy World Giraffe Day and Summer Solstice! Lulu here, and it’s the longest day of the year, which is pretty on-brand f...
06/21/2026

Happy World Giraffe Day and Summer Solstice! Lulu here, and it’s the longest day of the year, which is pretty on-brand for a herd that treats the top shelf as a baseline.

Naturally, the extra daylight has gone straight to our heads. Opal is hogging the fence line to work her angles, Nyela is taking advantage of the extra hour by eating as many leaves as giraffely possible and Abby is just annoyed the sun is interrupting her nap schedule.

Then there's Xena June! It's hard to believe she struggled with her health as a baby because she is currently out here clocking absolute peak speeds. If you see a tall, spotted flash before your eyes, just know that's Xena June getting her zoomies out.

And for everyone asking about adorable little Freddy, he's not quite ready for the social scene of the main savanna yet, but he's building confidence by practicing his best tall-guy poses backstage.

Come celebrate the longest day with the longest necks in Tyler!

Our dads are the strongest, fastest and coolest in the world. Which is great, because they need all of that strength to ...
06/20/2026

Our dads are the strongest, fastest and coolest in the world. Which is great, because they need all of that strength to keep up with us. We know we can be a handful. We know we make too much noise. And we know we never listen the first time you call us. But we think you're doing a pretty great job anyway. Human kids, bring your dad to the zoo this weekend to celebrate Father's Day!

That exact face you make when you finally sit down on the couch and hear, 'Dad, can you get me a snack?' If your pop is ...
06/19/2026

That exact face you make when you finally sit down on the couch and hear, 'Dad, can you get me a snack?' If your pop is currently running on coffee and dad jokes, give him a break from the household zoo and bring him to ours this Father's Day weekend!

It's Texas Horned Lizard Day! These spiky little icons might look tough, but they need Texans' help. That's where we com...
06/18/2026

It's Texas Horned Lizard Day! These spiky little icons might look tough, but they need Texans' help. That's where we come in! We’ve created a custom breeding center right here at the zoo that gives these horned lizards proper nutrition, protected space and plenty of peace and quiet as they grow. As part of a collaborative breeding and conservation program with Texas Parks and Wildlife, we raise these "h***y toads" and release them on protected land to boost their native populations. Remember, when you visit the zoo, you're helping animals all over the globe.

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2203 W Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
Tyler, TX
75702

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(903) 593-0121

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