Exploring Nature

Featured Animals/Aquariums/Zoos/Wildlife

Critter Country Animal Farm

Critter Country Animal Farm is a fun and educational walk through zoo sitting on 16 acres of rolling grassy fields. The zoo features over 250 animal exhibits, mostly free roaming on green pasture. Address: 914 Rte. 981, Smithton, PA 15479. Tel: 724-872-5988. Cost: Fee.... More Info

Elmwood Park Zoo

Elmwood Park Zoo is the perfect destination for groups looking to share a unique experience. Enjoy a wide selection of educational programs and activities including animal interactions, artifact exploration, zip lining, and more. 1661 Harding Blvd., Norristown, PA 19401. Tel: 610-277-3825 ext. 240. Cost: Fee.... More Info

Erie Zoo And Botanical Gardens

A comprehensive zoo with animal exhibits including African black-footed penguins, white rhinoceroses, Amur tigers, sacred Ibis, and many others! Scouts and Brownies can earn their pins, petals, badges, and more. 423 W. 38th St., Erie, PA 16508. Erie County. Tel: 814-864-4091 ext. 247. Cost: Fee.... More Info

National Aviary

Home to over 600 birds of more than 200 different species, many rare or endangered in the wild. Participate in daily interactive encounters offered at the aviary! 700 Arch Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15212. Allegheny County. Tel: 412-258-9439. Cost: Fee.... More Info

ZooAmerica North American Wildlife Park

Visit an 11-acre, walk-through wildlife park! Groups can enjoy onsite programs that focus on topics such as invertebrates, mammals, animal defense techniques, reptiles, wetland habitats, native Pennsylvania species, birds of prey, and more. 201 Park Ave., Hershey, PA 17033. Dauphin County. Tel: 717-534-3900. Cost: Fee.... More Info

Other Listings

Animaland Zoological Park

4181 Rte. 660, Wellsboro, PA 16901. 570-724-4546. Home to over 200 wild, exotic, and domestic animals. Fee.

Claws 'N' Paws Wild Animal Park

1475 Ledgedale Rd., Lake Ariel, PA 18436. 570-698-6154. Over 300 animals representing 120 species and live animal shows. Different animal live shows: Wildlife Encounters Show, Petting Zoo, Dinosaur Outpost, Lory Parrot and Giraffe feeding. Fee.

Lehigh Valley Audubon Society

Wildlands Conservancy Education Center Building, 3701 Orchid Pl., Emmaus, PA 18049. 610-965-4397. Offers programs on bird watching and hiking. Fee.

Oley Turnpike Dairy and Farmyard Zoo

6213 Oley Turnpike Rd., Oley, PA 19547. 610-689-9366. The Zoo is home to over 80 different mammals and birds. Fee.

Paradise Brook Trout Company Fishing Preserve

123 Hatchery Dr., Cresco, PA 18326. 570-629-0422. Raises brook, brown and rainbow trout for stocking of private lakes and streams. Students can feed the fish or try to catch a fish themselves. Fee.

Penn's Cave and Wildlife Park

222 Penn’s Cave Rd., Centre Hall, PA 16828. 814-364-1664. Take a tour along limestone corridors and stalagmites in the water cavern or observe animals on 1,500 acres in the wildlife park. Fee.

Rolling Hills Red Deer Farm

63 Pinnacle Dr., Catawissa, PA 17820. 570-356-7482. During the fall explore the 200-acre farm on a guided hayride, learn about the farming operations, and get a chance to feed the deer. Over 400 red deer raised on the farm. Fee.

Wild Woods Animal Park

12 Wild Woods Lane, Cherry Grove Township, Clarendon, PA 16313. 814-968-9144. Features many wild animals including bears, big cats, otters, and wolves. Fee.