Zoos

3 Palms Zoo & Education Center

Name: 3 Palms Zoo & Education Center
Address: 1060 Vandyke Greenspring Rd, Townsend, DE 19734, Townsend, DE, US
Telephone: (302) 715-1326
Rating: 4.9

★★★★☆ 4.9 (51 reviews)

📍 1060 Vandyke Greenspring Rd, Townsend, DE 19734

📞 (302) 715-1326

🌐 3palmszoo.org

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🕐 Hours

Monday	9 AM–3 PM
Tuesday	9 AM–3 PM
Wednesday	9 AM–3 PM
Thursday	9 AM–3 PM
Friday	9 AM–3 PM
Saturday	9 AM–3 PM
Sunday	9 AM–3 PM

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About 3 Palms Zoo & Education Center

3 Palms Zoo & Education Center is a zoo in Townsend, DE. 3 Palms Zoo & Education Center operates Delaware's only alligator exhibit, making it a unique wildlife destination in the state. Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars by 51 visitors.

Quick Facts

Type: Zoo
Focus: Rescue sanctuary for abandoned, surrendered, and non-releasable animals
Best For: All ages
Highlights: Hand-feed farm animals, interact with prairie dogs and tortoises, Delaware's only alligator exhibit
Admission: $6.00

💡 Did You Know?

⭐3 Palms Zoo & Education Center operates Delaware's only alligator exhibit, making it a unique wildlife destination in the state
⭐The zoo features a Wildlife Rescue program with foxes in four color varieties (silver, red, gray, and leucistic), providing specialized care for rescued animals
⭐Visitors can hand-feed animals directly from their palm, including prairie dogs, rabbits, and giant tortoises, with feeding scoops available for $1 each
⭐The zoo maintains naturalistic, overgrown enclosures designed to replicate normal animal habitats rather than traditional manicured zoo environments
⭐Admission is exceptionally affordable at $6.00 per person, making it one of the most budget-friendly zoo experiences

💬 What Visitors Say

🕐Arrive at 10am when animals are most active and playful—they rest starting at noon, so you'll miss peak activity if you arrive later in the day
💬Bring cold drinks and wear layers for temperatures between 64-79°F, as most of your visit involves walking on grass grounds without much shade
💡The intimate, manageable size (not overwhelming) makes this ideal for first-time zoo visitors and young children who might be overstimulated by larger facilities
💡Engage with the passionate owner and knowledgeable staff—they provide detailed, educational information about animal habitats and can talk extensively about the rescue animals and their care
💬At just $6 admission, this is an exceptional budget-friendly option for hands-on animal encounters (hand-feeding from your palm for $1 per scoop), making it ideal for families on a tight budget