4.5Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium(2.015 reviews) - December Off-Season - No Crowds Tuesday: 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM Zoos • Aquariums
Enjoy a family experience that fosters understanding, respect, and appreciation of wildlife with a visit to the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium. Winding through 77 acres, the Zoo starts with Forest Passage, where you will be introduced to lynx, tigers, and red pandas. Journey up the hill to take in the scenic view of the African Savanna, with favorites like elephants and giraffes. Be sure to meet our new lion pride! Take a trip to the Islands and get an eye to eye view of warty pigs, Philippine crocodiles, and clouded leopards. Venture into the Jungle for an Odyssey of fun where you’ll discover our giant anteater, the elusive fossa, and the pygmy hippo, before heading to our aquarium and Water’s Edge, home of our polar bear and sea otters. The Pittsburgh Zoo is open every day of the year except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day. Prices vary per season, so visit our website and follow us on Facebook and Twitter. Visit us at night this fall during Asian Lantern Festival!See more..
4.5Philadelphia Zoo(1.809 reviews) - Good considering COVID! Tuesday: 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Zoos
Animals are on the move like never before at Philadelphia Zoo with Zoo360, a first-in-the-world system of trails passing through treetops, crossing over pathways & connecting habitats, giving animals like amazing big cats, majestic primates & marvelous meerkats the opportunities to travel & explore. Visit our baby western lowland gorillas, giraffes, hippos, polar bear, white rhino, zebras, red pandas, Amur tigers & more at America’s first Zoo. Explore a 42 acre Victorian garden & enjoy award-winning exhibits like KeyBank Big Cat Falls, PECO Primate Reserve, McNeil Avian Center & KidZooU, a wildlife academy that offers dynamic displays, rare breeds & hands-on experiences. The Zoo is one of the region's foremost conservation organizations & home to nearly 1,300 animals, many rare & endangered. By connecting people with wildlife, Philadelphia Zoo creates joyful discovery & inspires action for animals & habitats. Philadelphia Zoo is accredited by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums.See more..
4.5National Aviary(1.449 reviews) - Bird Life Extravaganza Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Nature & Wildlife Areas • Zoos
Amazing collection of more than 600 exotic and endangered birds from nearly every continent.See more..
A small zoo in Hershey Park featuring animals native to North America.See more..
4.5Erie Zoo(804 reviews) - Nice visit to zoo Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Zoos
Arrived in town early the last Friday of August so I decided to visit the zoo. Although relatively small, the zoo, it's animals and the facilities all seemed excellent. It was a hot day, so many of the animals were hidden in the shaded areas, or in their dens often out of the public's view. The cost was $12, but for an extra fee, there was a mini train ride available to take visitors around the zoo to see the various animals in their facilities. There was a map available to help navigate your way around the zoo and free parking was available directly across from the zoo's entrance. My visit lasted about 1 1/2 hours including about a 5 minute visit to the gift shop.See more..
4.0Lehigh Valley Zoo(433 reviews) - A 2020 "Must" Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Zoos
Lehigh Valley Zoo is home to approximately 300 animal ambassadors representing 104 species, 36 of which are classified as endangered, threatened, or species of concern.See more..
Elmwood Park Zoo was established in 1924 when a local farmer transferred 16 acres and a small menagerie to the Borough of Norristown. Today, the zoo is owned and operated by the Norristown Zoological Society, a non-profit organization whose mission is to foster an appreciation of wildlife and their habitat that will inspire active participation in conservation. Under the Society's careful management, Elmwood Park Zoo has attained the elite status as one of only 225 institutions accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. The zoo's accreditation was renewed in September, 2016. Elmwood Park Zoo currently maintains a collection of dozens of species that hail from all over the globe. Highlights of the collection include red pandas, jaguars, bald and golden eagles, giraffes, zebras, elk, and more. A number of animals in the collection are managed pursuant to an international SSP (Species Survival Plan), representing threatened and endangered species.See more..
4.5Clyde Peeling's Reptiland(302 reviews) - Outstanding zoo and exhibition Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Zoos
Reptiles and amphibians from around the world await discovery at this world-class specialized zoo. Explore the realm of mambas, cobras, vipers, pythons, and other rare and beautiful snakes. Experience giant alligators, gentle tortoises, curious lizards, and colorful frogs. Stunning naturalistic habitats, fun interactive exhibits, live shows, and hands-on animal encounters make Reptiland an educational adventure for the whole family. Reptiland is a year-round destination with modern indoor exhibits. During warmer months, tortoises, iguanas, and Komodo dragons venture into outdoor habitats. Seasonal exhibits and special events make each visit unique. Amazing animals, personal attention, and friendly experts--an intimate wildlife connection!See more..
Living Treasures Wild Animal Park, a great family experience for all ages. We have hundreds of animals almost in touching range. A large petting area features new babies that love to be hand fed. We are adjacent to Log Cabin Lodge and Suites. Come spend the day with us.See more..
4.5Land of Little Horses(230 reviews) - Great experience Temporarily closed - Closed until Mar 31, 2023 Spent More than 3 hours Amusement & Theme Parks • Zoos • Farms
Our 52nd season will open on Saturday, April 1, 2023 and we will be open Saturdays and Sundays from April 1st - Memorial Day. On Memorial Day, we will be open 7 days a week through Labor Day for our summer season. We are performing animal theme park, and provide a fun, exciting and educational outing for the whole family. Our arena show, THE MANE EVENT, features our renowned miniature horses and some of their friends. Our talented little horses have appeared on America's Got Talent, Those Amazing Animals, and more! A living Carousel, Train Rides and more! Your visit is sure to delight the kids and “kids at heart”. Feed, pet, cuddle, and take photos of our amazing animals! Enjoy lunch at the Cafe. Pony rides and Unicorn Pictures are available. Our gift shop features a Uni-corner for all things Unicorn! We are also a Breyer Flagship Store. We are Open Rain or Shine!See more..
Loved it here. Can not wait to go back it's been too long! I just hope they aren't strict about the whole mask thing cause wearing it outside is the dumbest thing. But the animals are great and especially the giraffes.See more..
OFF-SEASON HOURS: NICE WEEKENDS ONLY (50F ), CHECK OUR FB PAGE FOR HOURS AND UPDATES FOR WKNDS AND HOLIDAYS!! A unique "mini-zoo", celebrating our 54th year!! Everyone will enjoy this compact and easy-to-do animal experience. Slow down, don't move too fast, or you'll miss some of our exhibits, like our exciting private collection of live reptiles including rattlers, Retic Python, 60-lb turtle, and many others. Visitors can purchase our special treats for the bear, tortoises, lemurs, and monkeys (toss it to them and watch them catch it in midair!) and bottles for our pot-belly pigs and goats. You might even be lucky enough to catch our sloths AWAKE! All in all, a fun place to visit when you don't want to spend the time it takes to visit a "regular" zoo! NO outside food or drink (except water), no doublewide strollers, and don't forget the camera (no flash, please). Pay at the entrance, and we will distance you at the door! Adults, $12, kids 2-11, $8, and under 2 is free.See more..
4.5The Farmer's Inn(68 reviews) - Fun afternoon with the family. Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM Speciality & Gift Shops • Zoos
4.5T & D's Cats of the World(53 reviews) - Very nice sanctuary for the animals Spent 2-3 hours Nature & Wildlife Areas • Zoos
Great sanctuary. Tigers, bears, monkeys, deer, and so much more. They all have beautiful enclosures that give them a sense of being in the wild. Nice paths to walk around with numerous people positioned at different locations to answer questions. There is an aviary as well but it was closed during our visit. Nice small gift shop. They do ask that you don’t make noises at the animals or run or be loud so you don’t stress them out. Allow plenty of time to stroll through. There were lots of cars when we were there but it didn’t feel crowded at all. There is also an area with picnic baskets. Port-a-potties.See more..
4.5Keystone Safari(52 reviews) - A little expensive for a family of 4 but definitely fun and worth it. Zoos
This place is a little expensive once you purchase entrance to the drive thru safari, walk thru safari and feed wrist bands and buckets of food for the drive thru animals for a family of 4. I think it came to $130 dollars or so. BUT we were on vacation so we went ahead and did it. Our family had tons of fun feeding and petting the animals. I loved the up close feel with them. I even got a bath from bison in the drive thru safari. Yuck but hilarious for my family. The park is clean and the animals look well taken care of there. Definitely recommend if you have the money.See more..
Wow! Critter country was so much fun for a small zoo. You can buy carrots and grain to feed the animals. Kids love it. And makes a fantastic place to take your grandkids.See more..
4.5Double Diamond Deer Ranch(7 reviews) - Much Larger than It Appears Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Zoos
I was very impressed with my visit to the Double Diamond Deer Ranch. They have many deer throughout the park which extends far into the woods. They have numerous deer on the ranch and a variety of enclosures. Staff was excellent and allowed children the opportunity to help bottle-feed the baby deer. They also offer a play area for children with a variety of slides from a firetruck and other vehicles. A wild animal museum is attached to the gift shop and main building. Bottom Line: Highly RecommendSee more..
