Location
Accessibility
Easy for strollers and elderly to manage
Best time
Arrive early in the morning to have a more peaceful experience with fewer crowds. Visitors report practically having the place to themselves when arriving first thing in the morning, making it ideal for families with young children.
Visitor tip
Wear old clothes when visiting the petting area with goats and baby deer, as the animals may chew on clothing. This is especially important for younger children who will be hands-on with the animals.
About Claws 'N' Paws Wild Animal Park
Petting zoo, wildlife shows & feedings. Animal park offers a petting zoo with deer & lamb, animal shows, giraffe feedings & a turtle zone.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Zoo
- Location
- Poconos, PA
- Highlights
- 120+ exotic animal species, giraffe feeding, petting area with goats and deer
- Hours
- 10am - 6pm
What visitors say
This zoo pleasantly surprised us. Alot of great animals and a chance to see them up close and personal. Jethro the giraffe stole the show. Such a sweet and kind animal.Drew his handler was beyond awesome. Took time to explain and…
My daughter and I visited today!! We had the BEST time. Love the setup doesn’t feel commercialized feels like a zoo. I think the price to get in was reasonable. The snack bar was reasonable and the variety of animals is very good. Some…
We spent the most amazing day at Claws N Paws celebrating our daughter’s 6th birthday! 🌿 It was so peaceful — we arrived first thing in the morning and practically had the place to ourselves. A beautiful walk through the woods paired…
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Did You Know?
- Claws 'N' Paws features over 120 rare and exotic animal species, with giraffes being a major attraction that generated 235 mentions in visitor reviews, including a notably popular individual giraffe named Jethro
- The park offers an interactive giraffe feeding experience for just $3, making hands-on wildlife interaction accessible at a low cost compared to typical zoo premium experiences
- Claws 'N' Paws maintains high accessibility standards with layouts designed to be easy for strollers and elderly visitors to navigate, making it accessible for all age ranges including very young children and seniors
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