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Zoos in Pennsylvania Dutch Country
The areas around Lancaster Country are teeming with cattle, horses, chickens and other farm animals. In addition to ZooAmerica listed below, you can also find some smaller petting farms in Amish Country with farm animals.
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ZooAmerica ZooAmerica in Hershey has a large collection of animals including bear, bison, alligators and more tucked away in a corner of Hershey. There is a decent amount of free parking and you can, with the right tickets, access the zoo from the park. You can easily spend a couple of hours depending on how fast you want to walk along the paths. As you enter the zoo, there are houses with various smaller birds, reptiles and night creatures such as raccoons. Animals requiring a warmer climate such as reptiles are in the buildings. One of the inside areas shows nocturnal animals in a natural dimly lit setting. The outside paths meander along a pleasant little stream that runs through the property. Overall, it's a decent experience, especially if you have kids. Our son was 11 and loved it. One thing I didn't like was that the guard made my wife open her tiny handbag before entering. That seemed a little ridiculous and, in reality, does nothing to ensure the safety of visitors. |
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