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Engage with the knowledgeable staff about individual animal personalities and backgrounds—the owner Mark and team provide in-depth educational information about each animal's story and care, which enhances the experience significantly
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The petting zoo and interactive farm animals are highlights for families with children, making this an affordable and engaging outing for kids who want hands-on animal experiences
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Focus your visit on the reptile collection (snakes, turtles, and alligators), which visitors consistently highlight as the strongest exhibit area
About Luray Zoo - A Rescue Zoo
Rescue facility for a variety of animals. Rescue zoo with outdoor animal exhibits, reptile house, petting zoo & gift shop.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Zoo
- Location
- Luray, Virginia
- Facility Type
- Rescue Zoo
- Programs
- Field trips, memberships, group visits
- Funding
- Privately owned, no government funding
What visitors say
What a really cool zoo . Mark the owner is a phenomenal guy learned so much about alligators are reptiles today that I was always wrong about. Has a great selection of snakes, turtles, gators. Farm animals , monkeys one throws poop his…
As someone who has worked in animal welfare for over 20 years, I can say that while this place doesn’t have as many “wow” animals like some comments have said, it’s still very worth your time to support it. A proper sanctuary for such…
Luray Zoo is a decent spot if you’re in the area and looking for something to do, especially with kids. The petting zoo is fun for families, and the snakes were definitely one of the cooler parts of the visit. That said, some of the…
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Did You Know?
- Luray Zoo operates as a rescue facility and sanctuary, with staff knowledgeable enough to provide in-depth backgrounds and personalities of each animal in their care
- The zoo offers mobile educational programs where the zoo can come to schools and organizations for outreach, in addition to hosting field trips at the facility
- The zoo features a notable reptile collection including alligators, snakes, and turtles, with interactive experiences such as a petting zoo and individual animal encounters
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