Zoos

Salisbury Zoological Park

Name: Salisbury Zoological Park
Address: 755 S Park Dr, Salisbury, MD 21804, Salisbury, MD, US
Telephone: (410) 548-3188
Rating: 4.5

★★★★☆ 4.5 (4139 reviews)

📍 755 S Park Dr, Salisbury, MD 21804

📞 (410) 548-3188

🌐 www.salisburyzoo.org

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🕐 Hours

Monday	9 AM–4:30 PM
Tuesday	9 AM–4:30 PM
Wednesday	9 AM–4:30 PM
Thursday	9 AM–4:30 PM
Friday	9 AM–4:30 PM
Saturday	9 AM–4:30 PM
Sunday	9 AM–4:30 PM

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About Salisbury Zoological Park

Park showing wildlife from the Americas. Animals from the Americas are housed in naturalistic habitats at this park with free admission. Salisbury Zoological Park offers completely free admission, accepting only donations, making it an unusually accessible zoo that visitors consistently praise for this model. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,139 visitors.

Quick Facts

Type: Zoo
Admission: Free
Best For: All ages
Animals: 100+ animals from North and South America and Australia
Hours: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. daily (closed Thanksgiving & Christmas)

💡 Did You Know?

⭐Salisbury Zoological Park offers completely free admission, accepting only donations, making it an unusually accessible zoo that visitors consistently praise for this model
⭐The zoo features animals exclusively from the Americas and Australia, with a focused collection of over 100 animals rather than a global diversity model
⭐The park offers 'Bunk with the Beasts' overnight camping experiences, allowing visitors to spend the night at the zoo with scheduled programming
⭐Salisbury Zoological Park provides sensory-friendly programs alongside standard animal encounters and animal adoptions, indicating accessibility-focused programming
⭐The zoo hosts free animal interaction demonstrations on Saturdays and Thursdays, and features free shows as part of its regular programming

💬 What Visitors Say

💡Visit during feeding times to see heightened animal activity and behavior—reviewers specifically mentioned this as a highlight of their experience
💬Plan to donate even though admission is free; multiple reviews emphasize the zoo deserves financial support and there are donation boxes at the entrance
💡Attend on Saturdays or Thursdays for free animal interactions and keeper talks—these are the scheduled days for enhanced educational experiences
💡Bring kids ages 4-8 for optimal enjoyment; the compact size makes it easily walkable with young children, and the playground provides a great break area
💬Allow 2-3 hours for your visit; the zoo is small but well-maintained with a good variety of exhibits including flamingos, bison, wallabies, and bald eagles that can be comfortably explored in this timeframe