Best Zoos, Aquariums & Animal Encounters

Explore the best best zoos, aquariums & animal encounters options for kids and families in Frederick

Catoctin Wildlife Preserve

Catoctin Wildlife Preserve

Animal exhibits & special events. Small zoo featuring animal displays & enclosures as well as seasonal events, plus a gift shop.

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Leesburg Animal Park

Leesburg Animal Park

Local zoo with animals to watch & pet. Small zoo featuring zebras, lemurs & other exotic species, plus a petting zoo with camels & llamas.

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NOVA Wild

NOVA Wild

Animal-feeding & pony ride options. Interactive exhibits like animal feeding plus wagon & pony rides make this compact zoo kid-friendly.

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Glen Echo Park Aquarium

Glen Echo Park Aquarium

Aquatic exhibits & interactive displays. Family-friendly attraction about marine life, with a touch tank, sand pit & interactive exhibits.

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River Otter Exhibit

River Otter Exhibit

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Sloth Bear Exhibit

Sloth Bear Exhibit

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Bird House

Bird House

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Small Mammal House

Small Mammal House

Habitats recreated for little animals. Native landscapes housing mammals like anteaters, tamarins & sand cats, plus up-close encounters.

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Smithsonian National Zoological Park

Smithsonian National Zoological Park

Renowned, free zoo with 2,200+ animals. Famous zoo housing more than 2,200 animals from around the world, plus free admission.

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Sea Lion Pool

Sea Lion Pool

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Amazonia

Amazonia

Wildlife from in & along the Amazon. Natural-style Amazon rainforest & river habitats, home to turtles, monkeys & large arapaima fish.

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The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore

The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore

More than 1,500 animals, since 1876. More than 1,500 birds, mammals, amphibians & reptiles at this zoo in Druid Hill Park since 1876.

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Penguin Coast

Penguin Coast

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National Aquarium

National Aquarium

Iconic fixture for marine-life exhibits. Iconic landmark offering marine-life exhibits, a dolphin show, shark tank & walk-through rainforest.

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Marine Mammal Pavilion

Marine Mammal Pavilion

Bottlenose dolphin sanctuary at aquarium. Large aquarium sanctuary & research facility for Atlantic bottlenose dolphin established in 1990.

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