Complete List of Pennsylvania Zoos for the 2025 Season

Near Leonard Harrison State Park, overlooking the picturesque Pennsylvania Grand Canyon in Tioga County, Animaland Zoolological Park houses 200 exotic, wild, and domestic animals. Just minutes from Wellsboro, Animaland is an educational and entertaining attraction for the whole family. Enjoy a stroll on a beautifully landscaped path through 12 acres of exhibits such as exotic cats, monkeys, kangaroos, and many others.

Claws -n- Paws Wild Animal Park in Lake Ariel, Pennsylvania, is a family-friendly wildlife park known for its hands-on animal encounters and rustic atmosphere. Visitors can enjoy interactive events like Kids N Critters Day, which features crafts, enrichment projects, and opportunities to meet animals up close, all included with admission[1]. The park is home to a variety of exotic animals such...

Clyde Peeling’s Reptiland in Allenwood, Pennsylvania is a specialized zoo focused on reptiles and amphibians, operating since 1964 and accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) since 1986[1][3]. Key features include a 6,500-square-foot Reptile and Amphibian Gallery with over 40 species in naturalistic habitats, interactive exhibits, live shows, and hands-on animal encounters[1][3]. Seasonal outdoor exhibits allow visitors to see...

Elmwood Park Zoo in Norristown, Pennsylvania, is a family-friendly attraction featuring dozens of wild and endangered species, interactive exhibits, and special events throughout the year[2]. Key features include the Trail of the Jaguar, Habitat HQ, Harmony Hideaway, and the Wetlands area, which is home to animals like Alligator, River Otter, and Porcupine. Notable animals with indoor/outdoor access include Giraffe, Zebra, Bison,...

The Erie Zoo in Erie, Pennsylvania, celebrates its centennial in 2025 and remains a popular, family-friendly destination featuring more than 400 animals across compact, well-kept exhibits. Notable animals include African painted dogs, red pandas, and a walk-through area with kangaroos that allows visitors to get remarkably close to the animals[1][4]. Key features include the Wildlife Carousel and the Safariland train ride,...

Since 1965 Lake Tobias Wildlife Park has been fascinating patrons with its wild, exotic animals and adventure-seeking safari tours. Nestled in the quiet countryside, Lake Tobias resounds with the sights and sounds of the jungles and grasslands of six continents. Animals, reptiles and birds from around the world can be found here.

Located in Schnecksville, Pa., within the scenic 1,100-acre Trexler Nature Preserve, Lehigh Valley Zoo is home to more than 250 animals representing 70 species – from African Penguins to Zebras. The Zoo hosts more than 100,000 guests annually and offers hundreds of educational programs, camps for all ages and family-friendly events, making it one of the most vibrant educational and...

Both parks are designed to allow our visitors to get face to face with all types of animals for interaction opportunities not available at other zoos. In many cases, feeding and contact with the animals is encouraged which even further enhances your animal experience*. Leave your binoculars at home but don’t forget your camera for those once in a lifetime...

With world-first avian breedings, numerous education awards, internationally recognized field research and conservation programs, a world-class avian veterinary program that is breaking new ground in preventative care, and multiple opportunities for interactive experiences, the National Aviary has grown from simply presenting its collection in attractive settings to realizing its responsibility to celebrate, protect and preserve birds for the perpetuation of...

The Philadelphia Zoo is home to over 1300 animals including more than 300 different species and subspecies. Want to get to know them? Visit the zoo and get up close with the animals and interact with them.

The Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium strives to foster positive, lifelong connections between animals and people. Whether through our exhibitry, educational programs, or our many conservation projects, our goal is to make certain the Earth remains a suitable home for all life by our discovery of the interconnectedness of the natural world.

T & D’s rescue receives animals in need from private individuals, government agencies, zoos, and other refuge organizations.  The zoo provide a permanent home for these animals and open each summer to share their beauty with you.  Over 200 abused, mistreated, or unwanted animals call T&D’s home, including 60 felines (lions, tigers, cougars, leopards, bobcats, servals, lynx, and jungle cats).  Other...

Today all of the 538-acre Central Range is open daily for trail walking, hiking, and jogging; fishing, picnicking, nature watching, wading in the Jordan creek, sledding, cross country skiing, and more. The 471-acre North Range has opened, on a limited basis, for a wide range of activities including archery hunting during the appropriate seasons. The 99-acre South Range has not yet...

Over the years ZooAmerica has often featured special temporary animal exhibits to attract new and returning audiences. In 2000 ZooAmerica opened a major new exhibit for bears. The bear habitat was moved and completely revamped, giving the animals a natural environment in which to roam. In addition, the “Black Bear Encounter” features a 13,000-gallon swimming pond for the bears. In 2001 the Zoo brought...