Cameron Park Zoo

Cameron Park Zoo is a 52-acre (21 ha) zoo located within Cameron Park in the city of Waco, Texas, United States, next to the Brazos River. It was originally established in 1955 as the Central Texas Zoological Park. The zoo features a diverse collection that includes over 1731 animals, representing 300 species from around the world.

The Cameron Park Zoo is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and is a member of the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA).

History

Initially established in 1955 as the Central Texas Zoological Park, by a group of wildlife enthusiasts who wanted to create an area for recreation and education opportunities.

In 1981, a master plan was established to expand the zoo, and in 1989 a countywide bond was issued to redevelop a 52-acre (210,000 m²) area of Cameron Park, into the Cameron Park Zoo. The project was completed, the old zoo was closed, and the new zoo was opened to the public July 18, 1993.

The Cameron Park Zoo features species from North and South America, Africa, Asia and Europe. Including a large reptile house, an African lion display, and Lemur Island, a large open lemur habitat. In 2005, a large new area was opened called the Brazos River Country, featuring a 50,000-US-gallon (190,000 l) saltwater reef aquarium, a large swampland habitat, and many other native Texas type habitats, featuring numerous species found within the state. The exhibit is so large, it nearly doubled both the animal population and overall size of the zoo. In 2009, the zoo opened Asian Forest, expanding its collection to include endangered species, such as Orangutans, Sumatran tigers, and Komodo dragons.

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Cameron Park (Waco)

Cameron Park is a 416-acre (168 ha) urban park located in Waco, Texas. The park was dedicated on May 27, 1910, and named in memory of Waco philanthropist and lumber baron William Cameron. The park also contains Waco's 52-acre (21 ha) zoo, the Cameron Park Zoo.

History

In the early 20th century, as Waco continued to develop as the urban heart of McLennan County and the progressive movement was rising throughout America, Waco citizens began to clamor for more parks and green spaces to be preserved for public use. Many wanted to make Proctor Springs, a popular gathering site near the Brazos River that had become subject to commercialization around the turn of the century, the site of a new city park. Before the city could act, the land was purchased for $25,000 by a businessman, W.C. Lawson. Despite this apparent setback, the hopes of Wacoans to preserve Proctor Springs were not lost; on May 24, 1910, Flora B. Cameron, wife of the late William Cameron, announced that she was donating all 125 acres (51 ha) of the land to the city of Waco. Mrs. Cameron revealed that she had purchased the land with Lawson as a liaison with the intention of donating it as a park in memory of her late husband. The gift came attached with a $5,000 gift for park development, as well as stipulations to preserve the name and funding for the park, and to prohibit commercial enterprise within its borders. The park was officially dedicated on May 27, 1910, with a large ceremony attended by nearly 15,000 people.Baylor University President Samuel Palmer Brooks served as the master of ceremonies for the dedication.

Cameron Park (footballer)

Cameron Park (born 6 July 1992) is a former professional footballer who plays for Whitby Town as a winger.

Club career

Park's natural position is as a left winger, following on from Middlesbrough's former youth products, Stewart Downing and Adam Johnson. He is considered a bright prospect from Middlesbrough's ever producing academy. He signed a four-and-a-half year professional contract in December 2010. Park made his debut for Middlesbrough on 15 January 2011 as a substitute in a 4-0 away win over Bristol City. On 23 August 2011 Park joined Championship rivals Barnsley on a three-month loan. Park made 3 appearances. Park scored his first goal for Boro on 28 August 2012, against Gillingham in Middlesbrough's 2-0 win in the League Cup, a chip in the 90th minute.

On 27 February 2014, Park joined League One side Crewe Alexandra on a one-month loan.

Park was released from his contract with Middlesbrough on 16 May 2014

Park was selected by the Scotland national under-21 football team in August 2012.