Old Zoo Nature Trails - Cisco, TX
Old Zoo Nature Trails | Dog-Friendly Trails in Cisco, Texas
Discover a unique adventure for you and your pets at Old Zoo Nature Trails in Cisco, Texas. Tucked away behind the dam of Cisco lake, this park features scenic, pet-friendly hiking trails and the fascinating remains of an old abandoned zoo dating back to 1920. Visitors praise its tranquil and beautiful setting, making it a hidden gem for exploring nature with your dog.
Old Zoo Nature Trails offers clean restrooms, picnic tables, and charming trails ideal for dog walking and family picnics. While there is no dedicated off-leash dog park area, the trails provide plenty of space for on-leash exploration. You’ll also find shaded areas, making it comfortable for outdoor activities throughout the year.
FAQ
- Are there walking or hiking trails connected to the park? Yes, the park features beautiful hiking trails that are pet-friendly.
- Are restrooms available for owners? Yes, there are clean bathrooms available at the park.
- Are picnics or BBQs allowed? Picnics are allowed as there are picnic tables available for visitors.
- Is there shade or shelter available? Yes, there are shaded areas throughout the park.
- Is the park regularly cleaned and maintained? Visitors describe the park as very clean and maintained, thanks to city efforts and volunteers.
Reviews
Beautiful trails and scenery. There’s a fishing spot and clean bathrooms and picnic tables.
This was fun to explore. Had been on the want to visit section for so long and today we made it happen! Very interesting and beautiful!
I did this little trailer excursion on a whim. My 10-year-old daughter and I had a little extra time to spend and she said let’s go to the trails. We went there and actually spent more time than we thought it was about 2 hours. We had lunch and a blast together. This place is tucked away it’s very very nice clean and beautiful. It happens to be on the back side of the Dam of Cisco lake. If you’ve never been you really need to go. If you have been you need to go back cuz you know what I mean!
THANKS TO VOLUNTEERS AND CITY OF CISCO FOR MAKING THIS A PUBLIC SPACE. This is truly a unique setting. It is both a tranquil and eerie setting at the same time. I hope that over the years that more effort can be put into this place to keep it safe for visitors while still allowing the sense of abandonment to persist. It seems that the public wants to abuse this location, and my hope is that it can be patrolled and managed.
This nature trail is wonderful! The abandoned zoo was so interesting to view and the scenery was surreal. Pretty interesting facts about the zoo since 1920.