Zoos

ZooAmerica

Name: ZooAmerica
Address: 201 Park Ave, Hershey, PA 17033, Hershey, PA, US
Telephone: (717) 534-3900
Rating: 4.3

★★★★☆ 4.3 (7771 reviews)

📍 201 Park Ave, Hershey, PA 17033

📞 (717) 534-3900

🌐 www.zooamerica.com

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🕐 Hours

Monday	10 AM–4:30 PM
Tuesday	10 AM–4:30 PM
Wednesday	10 AM–4:30 PM
Thursday	10 AM–4:30 PM
Friday	10 AM–4:30 PM
Saturday	10 AM–4:30 PM
Sunday	10 AM–4:30 PM

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About ZooAmerica

Walk-through zoo & wildlife habitat. Unique 11-acre, walk-through zoo adjacent to Hersheypark features mountain lions, owls & reindeer. 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. Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars by 7,771 visitors.

Quick Facts

Type: Zoo
Focus: North American wildlife
Best For: All ages
Highlights: Daily animal encounters, training, feeding, and enrichment activities
Special Programs: ZooCamp, birthday parties, daily activities May-September

💡 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
⭐The zoo features a monorail that travels through the grounds, providing an alternative viewing method for visitors and adding to the overall experience
⭐Daily animal feeding and enrichment activities are scheduled throughout operating hours, with optimal viewing times at opening (10 AM) and before closing when keepers are most active with animals

💬 What Visitors Say

🕐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.
💡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.
💬ZooAmerica is included free with Hersheypark admission tickets, making it an easy and cost-effective add-on attraction. Perfect for combining multiple Hershey experiences in one day without additional admission costs.
💡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.
💡Check the Official Hersheypark Mobile App before visiting for daily special activities and educator meetings. These keeper talks and animal encounters throughout the day significantly enhance the educational experience.