Location
What you should know
Accessibility
Easy for strollers and elderly to manage
Visitor tip
Wear old clothes when visiting the petting area, as goats are known to chew on clothing. This is especially important for families with young children who will be hands-on with the animals.
Visitor tip
The venue is stroller and wheelchair-friendly, making it accessible for families with young children and elderly visitors. This allows for comfortable multi-hour visits.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Zoo
- Location
- Poconos, PA
- Animal Species
- Over 120 rare and exotic species
- Highlights
- Giraffe feeding, petting area, scheduled shows
What visitors say
- Wear old clothes when visiting the petting area, as goats are known to chew on clothing. This is especially important for families with young children who will be hands-on with the animals.
- Plan for 2-3 hours to see all 120+ animal exhibits. This helps visitors budget their time appropriately and ensures they don't rush through the experience.
- Bring your own picnic lunch to save money, as the on-site snack bar operates daily only through Labor Day and switches to weekends-only afterwards. This is a significant cost savings for families.
- The venue is stroller and wheelchair-friendly, making it accessible for families with young children and elderly visitors. This allows for comfortable multi-hour visits.
Did You Know?
- Critter Building features over 120 rare and exotic animal species, including giraffes available for direct feeding experiences
- Visitors are advised to wear old clothes to the petting area because goats actively chew on clothing
- The facility is designed to be accessible for strollers and elderly visitors while accommodating 120+ animal species
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