Best Zoos, Aquariums & Animal Encounters

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

ZooAmerica

ZooAmerica

Walk-through zoo & wildlife habitat. Unique 11-acre, walk-through zoo adjacent to Hersheypark features mountain lions, owls & reindeer.

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Lake Tobias Wildlife Park

Lake Tobias Wildlife Park

Reptile house, a petting zoo & safaris. Park draws kids & animal lovers for reptiles, petting zoo & safari rides through a 150-acre terrain.

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Plumpton Park Zoo

Plumpton Park Zoo

Local & exotic wildlife exhibits. Small, local zoo highlighting exotic, farm & area woodland animals, plus birds & reptiles, too.

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Penguin Coast

Penguin Coast

Visit this great place for kids and families!

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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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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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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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