Waco Sculpture Zoo
Trouble
Did you know?
? Bear cubs are very playful. In fact, play fighting is very important for young bears because it teaches them how to defend themselves in the wild. If play fighting gets too rough, the mama bear will often discipline them. Bear cubs learn from their mother how to find food and hunt and will usually stay with their her until they are 2 years old. The American Black Bear is the smallest and most numerous bear species on the North American continent, but it’s becoming endangered in many places, including Texas. Black Bears are inquisitive, adaptive, and quite intelligent as they show signs of insight and planning.
At the Zoo
Waco has American black bear enclosures in two places: Cameron Park Zoo and Baylor University Campus. Why? Because in 1914, Baylor students chose the bear as their mascot (over contenders including buffalo, antelope, frog, ferret and bookworm). Even though bears no longer live wild in this area, the bear symbolizes Waco for many people.
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More sculptures
Explore more animal sculptures along the river trail. Each piece brings a different story, artist, and perspective to the Waco Sculpture Zoo.
