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The Baylor Bear Habitat is open to the public daily from 9:30 a.m. until 6 p.m. - free of charge. During inclement weather, habitat maintenance and off-site training, our bears may not be outside. 


Parking

The Habitat is located at the heart of Baylor’s campus, near the corner of 5th street and M.P. Daniel Esplanade. While the habitat does not have its own parking area; free parking is available nearby (see below). 

Bill Daniel Student Center

Surface parking is available in Lot #23 between M.P. Daniel Esplanade and Pat Neff Hall, near 1311 S 5th St, Waco, TX 76706. 

5th Street Garage (Baylor Bookstore)

Covered parking is available via timed spots on the first floor of the 5th Street Garage, located at 1201 S 5th St, Waco, TX 76706.

Dutton Avenue Garage

Covered parking is available on the first floor of the Dutton Avenue Garage, located at 1111 S University Parks Dr, Waco, TX 76706. 

 

If you are interested in scheduling a private tour of Baylor’s campus, please contact Baylor Undergraduate Admissions at visit@baylor.edu or (254) 710-TOUR (8687).

Baylor Bear Habitat

Bill & Eva Williams Habitat
M.P. Daniel Esplanade
Waco, TX 76706

Baylor Chamber of Commerce
Bill Daniel Student Center (SUB) basement
1311 S. 5th Street, Waco TX 76706

One Bear Place #97074
Waco, TX 76798

(254) 710-3322

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