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Visitor tip
Visit otters during early morning or late afternoon for the best viewing experience, as they nap during midday hours
Visitor tip
Arrive early to meet the greeting Tegu Lizard at the entrance—it's a memorable first experience that staff highlight
Visitor tip
Animal feedings are included in admission and are a major highlight; plan your visit around feeding times to maximize interactive experiences with capybaras, deer, and other animals
About Fort Rickey Discovery Zoo
Hands-on animal park designed for kids. Family destination where children can pet, hold & feed small animals & view exhibits.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Zoo
- Location
- Rome, New York
- Highlights
- Petting zoo, baby pygmy goat cuddling, Wild Creatures Playland, animal presentations, swan feeding
- Mission
- Over 50 years of education, conservation, and animal interactions
What visitors say
This is one of my family's favorite places since my children were little. They are both in their 20's now and we still love it here. Being able to interact with the animals is so awesome. The staff is great and always helpful and…
We love coming here so much so we got the pass. The staff is amazing, the owners are so caring and treat their animals with so much love. We truly appreciate all they do! Hands down my favorite animal there is Kirby. Sweeties bird ever.…
Never been here until this past week. Went with God Son and we really enjoyed it. Plenty of animals and large areas for all animals. Prices were great and park well maintained. Employees were also polite and professional. Would…
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Did You Know?
- Fort Rickey Discovery Zoo features a unique Maternity Ward exhibit where visitors can hold and cuddle baby pygmy goats, combining educational animal interaction with hands-on experience with newborn animals
- The zoo includes a 2-story Wild Creatures Playland soft play structure with themed rooms (Rodeo Rider Room, Bouncing Wallaby Forest) and a 16-foot speed slide, integrating indoor play with animal education
- The zoo operates a free-range animal model where peacocks and chickens roam freely throughout the park, creating dynamic and unpredictable visitor interactions beyond traditional enclosed exhibits
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