Caldwell Zoo
The Caldwell Zoo is an 85-acre (34 ha) zoo located in the city of Tyler, Texas.
A zoo & aquarium inside Tyler
Summers are hot
July and August highs run 94–94°, and about 96 days a year reach 90°. When to go ↓
You can stay in Tyler
Caldwell Zoo is inside Tyler, which has 63 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Dallas
Dallas is about 89 miles west (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: Mar, Apr, May, Oct and Nov
March, April, May, October and November are the mild months, with highs of 67–83°. When to go ↓
An airport 5 miles away
Tyler Pounds Regional (TYR) has airline service, about 5 miles from Caldwell Zoo.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Weather, month by month
Typical highs and lows in Tyler. Green months are the mild ones.
Caldwell Zoo
The Caldwell Zoo is an 85-acre (34 ha) zoo located in the city of Tyler, Texas. It features animals from all over the world. The Caldwell Zoo is a zoological park that aims to educate the public and cultivate an appreciation for wildlife. Established over 70 years ago, it exhibits a collection of animal species from around the world.
The Caldwell Zoo is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and is a member of the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA).
- Type
- Zoo & aquarium
- Animals
- 2 animals
- Area
- 85 acres
- Established
- 1953
- Wikipedia readers
- 2.9K a year
Where to stay near Caldwell Zoo
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Tyler (63) and Lindale (13).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Caldwell Zoo | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler | in town | — | 63 51 hotels · 4 motels · 5 inns & B&Bs · 1 campground · 2 RV parks | 113,723 | $235K | C− |
| Lindale | 10 mi northwest | 15 min | 13 8 hotels · 1 motel · 1 lodge or cabins · 3 RV parks | 7,385 | $273K | C+ |
| Noonday | 9 mi southwest | 15 min | 6 1 lodge or cabins · 3 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 781 | $267K | — |
| Mineola | 21 mi northwest | 30 min | 15 5 hotels · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs · 7 RV parks | 5,537 | $216K | C+ |
| Chandler | 10 mi southwest | 15 min | 3 1 hotel · 2 RV parks | 4,081 | $246K | A |
| New Chapel Hill | 11 mi southeast | 15 min | 3 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 651 | $186K | — |
| Whitehouse | 12 mi southeast | 20 min | 3 3 RV parks | 9,970 | $254K | A− |
| Hideaway | 11 mi northwest | 15 min | 2 2 lodges & cabins | 3,459 | $335K | — |
Day trip from
Straight-line miles.
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near Caldwell Zoo
Other well-known places within 69 miles. Numbered ones are on the map above.
12 mi GardenRose Garden Center
54 mi MuseumCaddo Mounds State Historic Site
65 mi MuseumOld Stone Fort Museum
22 mi MuseumDiscovery Science Place
69 mi MuseumAudie Murphy American Cotton Museum55 mi MuseumMid America Flight Museum65 mi GardenMast Arboretum34 mi GardenEast Texas Arboretum and Botanical SocietyPhoto credits
Rose Garden Center: Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0 · Caddo Mounds State Historic Site: Jon Roanhaus, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Old Stone Fort Museum: Ernest Mettendorf, Public domain · Discovery Science Place: Paul M. Budd, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Audie Murphy American Cotton Museum: Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
Visiting Caldwell Zoo
Is Caldwell Zoo in Tyler?
Yes. It’s inside Tyler, TX.
When is the best time to visit Caldwell Zoo?
March, April, May, October and November, with highs of 67–83°.
How far is Caldwell Zoo from Dallas?
About 89 miles west of Dallas, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Caldwell Zoo?
Tyler Pounds Regional (TYR), about 5 miles away. The nearest big hub is Dallas Love Field (DAL), about 94 miles.
Where should I stay near Caldwell Zoo?
Tyler (in town, 63 places to stay), Lindale (10 mi, 13 places to stay) and Noonday (9 mi, 6 places to stay).
Tips from people in Tyler
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