Waco Sculpture Zoo
Welcome to Waco's "sculpture zoo" - a collection of 27 animal-based artworks by leading artists from across the United States. This website is designed to help you make the most of this experience by introducing you to the remarkable artists, animal subjects, and donors behind each sculpture.
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About Waco Sculpture Zoo
Stretching from Baylor University to Cameron Park Zoo, the Brazos River corridor already holds much of Waco’s public art—including the Doris Miller Memorial and Chisholm Trail Heritage. The Sculpture Zoo continues that riverside collection with animal artworks you can enjoy from University Parks Drive, the river walk, and the water.
Twenty-seven sculptures by 17 artists—including two from Waco—were chosen through a national call and juried review, then brought to life with lead support from Clifton and Betsy Robinson and 33 local families. The works are now part of the City of Waco public art collection.
Meet the jury panelWatch the Story
A look at Waco Sculpture Zoo along the Brazos.
Artistic Review Panel
These six jurors selected the artworks for Waco Sculpture Zoo through a rigorous review of proposals from across the United States.
Thank you to the donors who made the zoo possible
Lead gift: Clifton and Betsy Robinson inspired this project and rallied 33 Waco families to fund the menagerie.
This web page was funded in part by a grant from the Texas Commission on the Arts.
Ready for a walk?
Grab water, sunscreen, and comfortable shoes. The full guide has artist bios, critter facts, and GPS-friendly locations.