Catoctin Wildlife Preserve & Zoo

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Natural ponds, lush landscaping, and wandering Ambass-zoo-dors are eager to indulge inquisitive guests. Get curious about everything from bears to boas, macaws to monkeys, panthers to pythons, and alligators to zebra. Safari rides.
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Location
13019 Catoctin Furnace Rd
ThurmontMD21788
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  • ADA Accessible
  • Admission/Tickets Required
  • Educational Resources Available
  • Family-Friendly
  • Free Parking
  • Group Tour Rates Offered
  • Group-Friendly
  • On-site Motorcoach Parking
  • Student Group-Friendly
  • Weddings
Rated 5 by ImaBlueman

October 25, 2025

ImaBlueman

Great place

My wife and I were pleasantly surprised at how large this zoo is, with a variety of animals and other exhibits. It is laid out very nice with good trails and paths and it just seems to go on and on...

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Rated 5 by Fearless12209104591

October 19, 2025

Fearless12209104591

Great zoo, so much fun!

This zoo was so much fun for our family celebrating a birthday. So many great animals and a very lovely natural habitat. It was our first visit and definitely want to come again!

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Rated 5 by FromMarylandToThere

October 08, 2025

FromMarylandToThere

The Best Time Ever

What a wonderful preserve!!! We first took the Safari ride, which is a must. The large animals come up to the safari wagon and you can feed them with the biscuits they provide you. Only animals...

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