We are open every day except Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Years Day.

• Apr 1 to Oct 31 | 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
• Nov 1 to Mar 31 | 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

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We have approximately 130 different species of animals ranging from domestic to extinct in the wild. In total we have about 340 animals!

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We have a number of events all throughout the year, from major events to animal appreciation days! Please click here for our full list of events.

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Please click here to see our admission prices.

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By joining today! Click here to start your zoo experience!

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Of course! We love our volunteers. Click here to start your volunteer experience!

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Please click here to make a donation!

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The zoo can be quickly circled in about 45 minutes, or you can take around 3 hours to walk around, engage in keeper chats, and participate in our interactive exhibits!

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For the safety of the animals that call the zoo home, we do not allow pets, emotional support animals, or therapy animals in the zoo. Only service animals as defined by the ADA guidelines are permitted within the zoo.

Click here to view our service animals policy.

Please do not leave pets locked in your vehicle while you visit the zoo! 

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Yes! Our education department runs birthday parties year round! Click here for more information or email edureservations@lvzoo.org.

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We offer private educational connection programs. During these programs guests have the opportunity to see our ambassador animals up close, interact with them through different enrichment activities, and in most cases touch the animal. These programs are run with our penguins, sloth, armadillos, birds of prey (Owls, hawks and falcons) tropical birds (Sun conures, parrot, West African crowned crane) porcupines, and our fennec fox.

Click here for more information or email edureservations@lvzoo.org.

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Yes! Though we have plenty of food, drinks, and treats available, visitors are welcome to bring food and beverages into the zoo. Alcoholic beverages are strictly prohibited.

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We have a limited number of wheelchairs that are free of charge and available on a first-come-first-served basis. Please note that these wheelchairs are not electric.

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Any form of smoking or vaping, including e-cigarettes, is not permitted on zoo grounds.

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The zoo does offer some feeding experiences! Seasonally, you may have the opportunity to feed the goats, sheep, swans, lorikeets, or giraffe!

Please only offer food the zoo provides for the specified animals. The zookeepers and veterinary staff work hard to ensure that every animal is getting a complete and balanced diet of healthy items!

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The animals choose when to be active and when to sleep! Many animals, however, are active in the morning hours, especially on hot summer days. The zoo is open year-round, and the zookeepers typically agree that the mild spring and fall months are the best times for the animals to be active during the day.

In an effort to provide the best habitats for the animals, we have built exhibits that mimic natural environments. Like natural environments, these areas give the animals plenty of room to hide if they choose.

Animals may be taken off exhibit for a variety of reasons including environmental conditions, health issues, and behavioral concerns. In addition, many of our exhibits are designed to allow animals to remove themselves from visitor view at any time.

For these reasons, it is not always possible to predict or note these exceptions.

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Bean is one of our animal ambassadors, therefore he is not housed on exhibit. There are a few ways you can meet Bean the Sloth:

• You can book a private Animal Encounter or education program with Bean through our education department by clicking here or by emailing edureservations@lvzoo.org.

You can also follow us on social media for updates on any special events or fundraisers where you can see Bean!

• Follow us on Facebook
• Follow us on Instagram
• Follow Bean on Instagram

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The bison and elk herds are located in the Trexler Nature Preserve. Weather dependent, you may see them by driving along the exit road of the preserve, or by taking the labeled hiking paths by their large habitats.

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With the exception of the reindeer, whom only visit for the holiday season, the zoo is home to all of the animals year-round! While you may not see every animal in the colder months, all of the residents of the zoo have habitats that provide for their needs 365 days a year!

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No – for the safety of the zoo residents, the zoo is not able to take public donations of animals. Please contact a local rescue in your area.

The zoo is not a certified wildlife rehabilitation facility. If you find injured wildlife, please find a PA rehabilitation organization and call them immediately.

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The zookeeping profession is a competitive field!  Interested individuals should seek out a degree in an animal science program at a college or university. Hands on experience is a must! Seek out volunteer and internship programs at reputable zoos, aquariums, and conservation organizations. For more information, check out the American Association of Zoo Keepers.

If you’re currently an undergraduate, graduate, or recently graduated student in conservation, biology, environmental science, education, or another related field, you may be interested in one of our internship programs.

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Please click here and fill out our ticket donation request form.

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Geakers at the Zoo offers a wide variety of gourmet fan favorites such as tacos, burgers, steak sandwiches, hotdogs, fries, and sides with a variety of treats like ice cream, shakes, and cotton candy!

You can enjoy premium yakisoba noodles with a Caribbean twist by Caribbean Noodles. You can also visit the Dippin Dots cart.

Please note that Geakers at the Zoo, Caribbean Noodles, and Dippin Dots are seasonal and not available during the winter season. Dippin Dots is weather dependent.

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