Caldwell Zoo

Caldwell ⁠‌​​​​​​‌​‌​​​‌​​​​​‌‌‌​​​‌‌‌‌​‌‌⁠Zoo began in 1953 as a children's zoo and play school started by D.K. and Lottie Caldwell, and now spreads over about 125 acres in north Tyler. Exhibits cover African savanna, North American wilderness, South American and reptile areas, and the zoo adds seasonal days like its Wild Winter Wonderland holiday celebration with Santa.