Caldwell Zoo

05/28/2026

Tune into CBS 19 tomorrow for another awesome segment of Exploring the Caldwell Zoo with CBS 19! This week, slither on behind the scenes with us to meet some of the venomous snakes that call the zoo home. Learn about what makes them unique and all they do for their ecosystems. Tune in tomorrow at 6 am and again at 5 pm to catch the ssssegment! 🐍

05/27/2026

Happy World Otter Day! If you’ve ever been down by Amazon River’s Edge, you know our giant river otters are impossible to miss. 🦦 Salvador and Mazaruni are easily some of the most energetic personalities at the zoo, and there is never a dull moment at their habitat.

A lot of people are surprised by just how big they really are. These top predators can reach up to six feet long! Here, in Amazon River's Edge, they mostly spend their days zipping through the water, eating delicious fish, wrestling and keeping our staff on their toes. 🐟 Swing by today to see what they're up to and celebrate with us!

05/27/2026

It's World Otter Day! 🦦 While our giant river otters get a lot of attention for their size, our North American river otters definitely win when it comes to pure speed and acrobatics. If you’ve ever watched them for more than a few seconds, you know they basically have two modes. Full speed or fast asleep! Pearl and Oliver spend most of their day doing underwater flips, slipping and sliding down the banks and chasing each other around. They have so much energy and are quite fun to watch.

Stop by and say hi to the cuties today! They’re almost guaranteed to be putting on a show, if they're not already taking a snooze.

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we come together as a community to create lasting memories with loved ones while honoring our heroes and their remarkable sacrifices.

05/23/2026

Happy World Turtle Day! From our massive Aldabra tortoises to the mighty alligator snapping turtle, today is all about the shelled residents at the zoo. 🐢

These incredible creatures have been around for over 200 MILLION years, but many face tough challenges in the wild today. Supporting wildlife conservation helps ensure they stick around for a lot longer.
Drop by the zoo today to see them in person! And we want to hear from you! What is your favorite species of turtle or tortoise?

05/22/2026

Join us this Memorial Day weekend at Caldwell Zoo! Experience the wonders of nature up close, meet fascinating creatures and learn all about what makes them special. Gather your loved ones for a day filled with exploration and cherished memories.

05/20/2026

Happy International Bee Day! 🐝 If you've ever enjoyed fresh fruit, vibrant flowers or a sweet spoonful of honey in your tea, you have a pollinator to thank. Bees play a seriously vital role in keeping our ecosystems healthy and our food systems running and balanced. In fact, about 75 percent of all flowering plants rely entirely on animal pollination to reproduce! 🌺

Head over to our Observation Beehive to see our resident honeybees buzzing around, hard at work inside their comb. Come celebrate these tiny environmental heroes with us and learn how we can all help protect them.🪻

05/19/2026

We missed spending the full day with you this past Sunday, but we're back to our regular schedule and excited for your next visit. Our crew is here to make sure your next trip is totally awesome. If you have any questions at all before you head over, please get in touch with Guest Services at 903-593-0121. Thanks to our amazing community, and have a wonderful week!

05/15/2026

This week's segment of Exploring the Caldwell Zoo with CBS 19 takes us into the world of one of our planet's super-pollinators, honeybees! Get a peek at these hard workers and learn about the unique setup of their observation area, which was started by the 4G Honey Team that all started at Hawkins High School. Find ou out why honeybees prefer privacy, how they affect our food supply and what honey really is. Tune into CBS 19 tonight at 5 pm or watch the segment now at the link below!

▶️ Watch: https://www.cbs19.tv/video/news/local/exploring-the-caldwell-zoo-visitors-get-up-close-look-at-vital-role-of-honeybees/501-99ac5c38-e2ba-41f2-8dcc-827120f43e12
📺 Stream: https://www.cbs19.tv/watch

Caldwell Zoo’s beehive exhibit shows how honeybees pollinate crops and produce honey, highlighting their importance to the ecosystem and food supply.

05/15/2026

Huge leaps of conservation are happening right here in Tyler. Caldwell Zoo is making a global impact through special breeding programs, community education and wildlife reintroduction initiatives. It's Endangered Species Day, and we're proud to be the safe home for over thirty endangered and threatened species.

Animals like the red-ruffed lemur, reticulated giraffe, hyacinth macaw, bongo and spurred tortoise, to name a few, all face challenges in the wild like poaching and habitat loss. We also protect endangered species right here in our state. Our programs to breed and release Texas horned lizards and Attwater's prairie chickens have supported the successful reintroduction of native Texas creatures.

This Endangered Species Day, it's important to remember that together we can be champions for these incredible animals and help pave the way for a brighter future. When you visit Caldwell Zoo, you don't just experience these fascinating animals firsthand, you also play an essential role in supporting conservation efforts around the globe.