In honor of our 90th year, we as a League gifted funds to the Cameron Park Zoo to refurbish the Butterfly Garden.

The League originally established this space in 2005. Designed to attract butterflies, songbirds, and hummingbirds native to Central Texas, the garden is once again a refreshed, serene, educational, and fully accessible destination for today’s families.

Improvements include:

• ADA-accessible pathways and widened stroller/wheelchair access
• ADA-compliant picnic tables and expanded seating
• A new fountain with colorful beads to attract migrating butterflies
• Three interactive sensory beds for children
• Reinforced fencing, refreshed native plantings, and vibrant annuals
• Pergola refurbishment and updated educational signage

This project is made possible in partnership with the McLennan County Master Gardeners and Baylor University Occupational Therapy Department.

The Junior League of Waco has partnered with Cameron Park Zoo since helping pass the original 1989 bond election to build the zoo. Since its opening in 1993, JLW has contributed more than $175,000 toward educational graphics, exhibits, and programming, including launching Zoo Adventure Camp in 1994, and supported the 2000 bond election that led to the Brazos River Country expansion.

Located in the Post Oaks Savannah/Blackland Prairie region of the Brazos River Country exhibit, the Butterfly Garden will once again offer a peaceful place of beauty, learning, and connection for generations to come.

Bring the family and join us on Tuesday, September 1 to proudly celebrate!

This is a private event and preview for JLW and friends.