





Zoos
Plumpton Park Zoo
📍 1416 Telegraph Rd, Rising Sun, MD 21911🕐 Hours
| Monday | 10 AM–4 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–4 PM |
About Plumpton Park Zoo
Local & exotic wildlife exhibits. Small, local zoo highlighting exotic, farm & area woodland animals, plus birds & reptiles, too. Plumpton Park Zoo features a diverse collection including exotic animals, farm animals, woodland animals native to the area, birds, and reptiles all in one small local zoo. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,413 visitors.
Quick Facts
💡 Did You Know?
- Plumpton Park Zoo features a diverse collection including exotic animals, farm animals, woodland animals native to the area, birds, and reptiles all in one small local zoo
- The zoo hosts multiple cool events throughout the year and has become a favorite local destination for families in the Rising Sun, MD area
- The zoo maintains an interactive feeding experience where visitors can carry orange cups to engage with goats and sheep, which generates notable animal excitement
💬 What Visitors Say
- Visit after lunch time rather than in the morning to avoid crowds and have a better experience viewing the animals
- Wear appropriate footwear for muddy conditions - the walkways can have puddles and slick areas, especially during wet weather, making it difficult to navigate
- Plan to spend 1.5-2 hours exploring the zoo and allow extra time for animal viewing since enclosure layouts can limit visibility from certain angles
- Check ahead before visiting to confirm which exhibits are open - the reptile house and bird shed have been known to have closures or limited viewing windows
- Bring orange cups or similar items to interact with the goats and sheep, which are notably friendly and engaged with visitors
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