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What you should know
Visitor tip
Time your visit to coincide with penguin feeding times when hundreds of live trout are released into the pool - this is when the penguins are most active and entertaining, making for the best viewing experience.
Visitor tip
Take advantage of the underwater viewing area to see penguins both above and below the water surface, giving you a complete perspective of how they swim and hunt.
Visitor tip
Penguin Cove is consistently mentioned as a must-see attraction and kids' favorite at the zoo, so prioritize it early in your visit when energy levels are highest.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Zoo
- Highlights
- Deer enclosures, river views, wooden bridges, small lighthouse, exploration caves
- Admission
- Free
- Atmosphere
- Quiet, peaceful, low-key nature park
What visitors say
It's a very nice park with an exotic bird, rabbits, deer etc. to view. The river and little falls are picturesque. A foot bridge crosses the river on the west end of the park, with a regular wooden bridge on the east side. Other…
I would very loosely call this location a zoo; however it is fantastic park to walk around. There are several different types of deer in the enclosure, and at least one was very comfortable coming up to us at the fence. The river and…
Cool looking deer. Interesting history with the locals.
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Did You Know?
- Penguin Cove features an underwater viewing area that allows visitors to observe penguins both above and below the water surface, providing a unique perspective of their swimming behavior
- During feeding demonstrations, hundreds of live trout are provided to the penguins at once, creating an active and engaging educational experience for visitors
- Penguin Cove maintains a perfect 5-star rating across 11 visitor reviews, with overwhelmingly positive feedback specifically about the penguin exhibit experience
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