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Location
Parking
Free parking (parking available at 760 Tobias Road, Halifax, PA)
Accessibility
Handicapped/Accessibility accommodations available (specific details not provided on website)
Best time
Visit during warmer months for the best experience - several visitors noted the park is much more enjoyable when weather is pleasant, likely because more animals are active and outdoor areas are more comfortable
About 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.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Zoo
- Exhibits
- Zoo exhibits featuring giraffes, tigers, zebras, baboons, ostriches, gibbons, kangaroos, lions; Reptiles & Exotics building with scaly, slithery creatures and exotic mammals; Petting Zoo; J.R. Tobias Museum & Education Center; more than 1,000 animals from six continents
- Admission
- Zoo Exhibits + Safari Tour — $21/person; Zoo Exhibits Only — $11/person; Drive-Thru Safari — $10/person (April and November only); Military Admission — FREE with military I.D.; Children 2 & under — FREE
What visitors say
Went by myself today. Employees were all really nice and helpful, seen a lot of cool animals. Prices are great for what you get. Food prices are good too, I got pulled pork, it was edible but not great. More roll than meat and meat was…
We visited Lake Tobias Wildlife Park on August 29th, 2025, and had such a fantastic experience! The safari ride was the highlight, giving us the chance to see so many animals up close in a beautiful, open setting. The park is well…
WHAT AN AWESOME DAY we have at this fantastic Lake and Zoo😊!!! It was great from the beginning by their huge parking lot to by the time we left. The whole place, animals, the services, the food, the atmosphere... it's like they think…
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Did You Know?
- Features a petting zoo with camels and llamas, allowing visitors to interact with exotic animals typically not found in traditional petting zoos
- Houses zebras and lemurs among its exotic species collection, providing exposure to African and Madagascar wildlife in a local Virginia setting
- Offers interactive animal feeding experiences where visitors can feed farm animals, combining education with hands-on engagement
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