Good Zoo in a great Piney Woods location. The Zoo does not have a lot of animals like the huge city zoos, but a great selection and they are all in large natural habitats and they are easy to see. The location is great. It was hard to find parking, it was that popular!
T8827BSmichellew
Really laid back zoo. My family always has a great time! Getting the family membership pays for itself within 2 to 3 visits.
Gina Caldwell Blakeley
Fun zoo to go to!! Smaller but great scenery!!!
Amber Herbert
Wonderful zoo! We love coming here because a lot of the exhibits are close up which is great for the smaller kids. We also find it to be much less crowded and the exhibits don’t feel as spaced out (less walking for the littles). We can rush through it in 1.5hr’s or take our time and spend several hours. The giraffe feeding and the bird sanctuary were big hits with our 2yo. Clean facilities, well maintained habitats, & very friendly staff. Now during Covid they have spaced entry times which made the place feel practically empty.
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I can only echo the accolades of other writers; this zoo was a delight--perhaps our favorite across the country. It is designed for people to enjoy being close to the animals, and for the animals to have authentic environments in which to live and roam. First off, it was completely accessible. Although some of the hills were a bit steep (pushing a hand-operated wheelchair could be a challenge), the mobility scooter worked really well there. Secondly, the setup was amazing. The cafe is located slightly above the Elephant, Giraffe and Savannah areas; visitors can easily see the animals. While we were there, two young elephants decided to play in their pool, so we spent our lunch time watching not only them, but also the giraffes that came to observe the fun! Every exhibit was a photo waiting to happen. Add to this the spotlessly clean environment, the friendly and helpful staff, and the gorgeous fall day and we couldn't have had a better time. Well done, Caldwell Zoo!!! P.S. They participate in the reciprocal zoo membership program. Check the list and bring your membership card and photo ID for each eligible person.
jamesgC5297VE
What a great zoo. I wasn’t expecting such a big city zoo in a small town but we were pleasantly surprised. The place was huge with large exhibits, well groomed grounds and every animal imaginable. Admission was only $12.50 each and well worth it. Great experience.
Jessica L. Conly
Wonderful place so friendly and clean.
Robin Logan
Beautiful zoo and all the animals seem to be very well taken care of. It’s just the right size to spend 3-4hrs enjoying a beautiful day. Highly recommend going.
Melissa Mike Huston
excellent gift shop, beautiful exhibits, awesome opportunity to interact with giraffes.. wonderful day!!
You leisurely stroll by several exotic animal displays. The zoo was clean. It was an enjoyable experience.
Rick Loe
Friendly service and clean inside, this restaurant is conveniently located inside the zoo. They offer an assortment of food and drinks, and there is plenty of seating inside for when the weather gets extreme outside.
Adam Kushner
This zoo is very clean and has a great cafe area to sit and relax. There is a playground for kids and lots of shade. Perfect for a spring or summer day.
Blake Wallace
Watch for dates when members get special deals and "behind the scenes" passes.
Myrna S
A beautiful zoo, very pleasant, the animals are well kept and very active. A must see for u and your family.
Cold food. So bland. No salt on fries.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
Good Zoo in a great Piney Woods location. The Zoo does not have a lot of animals like the huge city zoos, but a great selection and they are all in large natural habitats and they are easy to see. The location is great. It was hard to find parking, it was that popular!
Really laid back zoo. My family always has a great time! Getting the family membership pays for itself within 2 to 3 visits.
Fun zoo to go to!! Smaller but great scenery!!!
Wonderful zoo! We love coming here because a lot of the exhibits are close up which is great for the smaller kids. We also find it to be much less crowded and the exhibits don’t feel as spaced out (less walking for the littles). We can rush through it in 1.5hr’s or take our time and spend several hours. The giraffe feeding and the bird sanctuary were big hits with our 2yo. Clean facilities, well maintained habitats, & very friendly staff. Now during Covid they have spaced entry times which made the place feel practically empty.
I can only echo the accolades of other writers; this zoo was a delight--perhaps our favorite across the country. It is designed for people to enjoy being close to the animals, and for the animals to have authentic environments in which to live and roam. First off, it was completely accessible. Although some of the hills were a bit steep (pushing a hand-operated wheelchair could be a challenge), the mobility scooter worked really well there. Secondly, the setup was amazing. The cafe is located slightly above the Elephant, Giraffe and Savannah areas; visitors can easily see the animals. While we were there, two young elephants decided to play in their pool, so we spent our lunch time watching not only them, but also the giraffes that came to observe the fun! Every exhibit was a photo waiting to happen. Add to this the spotlessly clean environment, the friendly and helpful staff, and the gorgeous fall day and we couldn't have had a better time. Well done, Caldwell Zoo!!! P.S. They participate in the reciprocal zoo membership program. Check the list and bring your membership card and photo ID for each eligible person.
What a great zoo. I wasn’t expecting such a big city zoo in a small town but we were pleasantly surprised. The place was huge with large exhibits, well groomed grounds and every animal imaginable. Admission was only $12.50 each and well worth it. Great experience.
Wonderful place so friendly and clean.
Beautiful zoo and all the animals seem to be very well taken care of. It’s just the right size to spend 3-4hrs enjoying a beautiful day. Highly recommend going.
excellent gift shop, beautiful exhibits, awesome opportunity to interact with giraffes.. wonderful day!!
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You leisurely stroll by several exotic animal displays. The zoo was clean. It was an enjoyable experience.
Friendly service and clean inside, this restaurant is conveniently located inside the zoo. They offer an assortment of food and drinks, and there is plenty of seating inside for when the weather gets extreme outside.
This zoo is very clean and has a great cafe area to sit and relax. There is a playground for kids and lots of shade. Perfect for a spring or summer day.
Watch for dates when members get special deals and "behind the scenes" passes.
A beautiful zoo, very pleasant, the animals are well kept and very active. A must see for u and your family.