Zoos

Petting Zoo

Name: Petting Zoo
Address: Lake Tobias Wildlife Park, Reptiles and Exotics, 760 Tobias Rd, Halifax, PA 17032, Halifax, PA, US
Telephone: (717) 362-9126
Rating: 5

★★★★★ 5 (3 reviews)

📍 Lake Tobias Wildlife Park, Reptiles and Exotics, 760 Tobias Rd, Halifax, PA 17032

📞 (717) 362-9126

🌐 www.laketobias.com

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About Petting Zoo

Petting Zoo is a zoo in Halifax, PA. The zoo features over 1,000 animals from six continents, including giraffes, tigers, zebras, baboons, ostriches, gibbons, kangaroos, and lions. Rated 5 out of 5 stars by 3 visitors.

Quick Facts

Type: Zoo
Best For: All ages
Size: 150-acre wildlife park with 1,000+ animals from six continents
Interactive Experiences: Safari tours, giraffe feeding, petting zoo, animal care exhibits
Admission: $21 with safari tour, $11 exhibits only, free for kids 2 & under

💡 Did You Know?

⭐The zoo features over 1,000 animals from six continents, including giraffes, tigers, zebras, baboons, ostriches, gibbons, kangaroos, and lions
⭐Safari Tours span 150 acres and allow visitors to hand-feed large animals including bison, water buffalo, yak, eland, and watusi
🏛️The park is self-sustaining and family-owned, operating seasonally from May through Labor Day daily, with weekends-only operation September-October
⭐Giraffe feeding experiences are available with four named giraffes: Bakari, Tucker, Kimba, and Oliver
⭐Active duty military and veterans receive FREE admission with valid ID, and children 2 and under are also FREE

💬 What Visitors Say

💡Purchase carrots before boarding the Safari Tour to hand-feed bison, water buffalo, yak, eland, and watusi across the 150 acres. This enhances the interactive experience and ensures you have the right food for the animals.
💡In the Petting Zoo, be aware that larger goats can become aggressive during feeding time. Keep a safe distance from bigger animals and supervise children closely, especially when goats tug at clothing to signal they want food.
🕐Visit during spring (May onwards through Labor Day) when the zoo operates daily. September-October operates weekends only, and the Drive-Thru Safari option is only available the last three weekends of April and first three weekends of November.
💡Don't miss the giraffe feeding experience where you can meet Bakari, Tucker, Kimba, and Oliver up close. This signature interactive experience provides memorable encounters not available at many zoos.
💬Active duty military and veterans receive FREE admission with valid ID, and children 2 and under are also free. Consider the Safari Tour add-on ($21 total vs $11 for exhibits only) to experience the full 150-acre property with animal herds.