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Visitor tip
Plan to visit during afternoon feeding times when volunteer staff like Beth provide enthusiastic educational commentary about each animal's background and behavior—this significantly enhances the learning experience.
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The well-maintained Schuylkill East Trail offers river views and is particularly scenic in fall, with a mix of shaded and open areas. Bring sun protection for warmer days if planning an extended walk.
Visitor tip
Read the informational signs posted throughout the park—visitors specifically praise them as very informative about each animal resident and the sanctuary's wildlife rehabilitation mission.
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Beautiful setting near lake with many animals in large habitats. We were lucky enough to be there when they were being fed their afternoon "snack" by Beth, a volunteer who enthusiastically provided great information about each resident…
Free to enter experience to learn about several animals and meet them. It was sad to see that the grey wolf had passed on, but I'm glad he lived a long and happy life on this sanctuary. Its nice to see such well made enclosures. Great…
Nice, free little zoo with a surprising variety of native animals, many which are injured and can't be released. As of January 2026, there is a bald eagle, turkey vultures, turkeys, geese, rabbits, turtles, grey and red foxes and a…
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Did You Know?
- Upper Schuylkill Valley Park operates as a free wildlife rehabilitation sanctuary and animal conservatory, with no admission charge despite featuring a diverse collection of native animals including bald eagles, grey and red foxes, bobcats, wolves, owls, and various reptiles
- The facility houses rescued and injured wildlife that cannot be released back into the wild, operating as both an educational attraction and active rehabilitation center with well-maintained large habitat enclosures
- The park features both indoor exhibits including a butterfly room and reptile displays (turtles, snakes, frogs), and outdoor animal enclosures integrated with scenic hiking trails along the Schuylkill River with lake views
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