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Location
Best time
Visit right when the zoo opens (10 AM) or just before closing to see animals most active during feeding times. Reviewers consistently mention this timing provides the best animal viewing and interaction opportunities.
Visitor tip
Book animal feeding experiences (like otter feeding) in advance, as they fill up quickly. This hands-on interaction is a highlight for visitors but requires planning ahead.
Visitor tip
The zoo is small and highly walkable, making it ideal for families with young children (toddlers to age 10) who tire easily. Plan 2-3 hours for a full visit, not a full-day commitment.
About ZooAmerica
Walk-through zoo & wildlife habitat. Unique 11-acre, walk-through zoo adjacent to Hersheypark features mountain lions, owls & reindeer.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Zoo
- Focus
- North American wildlife
- Highlights
- Daily animal encounters, training, feeding, and enrichment activities
- Special Programs
- ZooCamp, birthday parties, daily activities May-September
What visitors say
Nice and no too large to add on to other experiences in Hershey like the theme park and do multiple venues in the same day. Nice that you can go just to the zoo too. Great for small children that may tire quickly or people not wanting…
My boyfriend and I had the pleasure to join Jack and his bird on a Halk Walk last Sunday. What an amazing and unique experience! Jack has spent decades mastering his skills of working with birds of prey and educating others on these…
We have been going to ZooAmerica for almost 10 years, and it never gets old. I love that it’s a smaller zoo, which makes it perfect for little kids — easy to walk, not overwhelming, and still so educational and fun. One of our favorite…
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Did You Know?
- ZooAmerica is an 11-acre walk-through zoo directly adjacent to Hersheypark, making it easily accessible as an add-on attraction and allowing visitors to experience multiple Hershey venues in a single day
- The zoo offers specialized falconry experiences including 'Hawk Walks' led by expert educators with decades of experience, where visitors can interact with birds of prey like golden eagles and Harris's hawks and wear falconry gloves for birds to land on
- ZooAmerica is included with Hersheypark admission tickets, providing significant value and making it an integrated part of the Hershey entertainment experience
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