Hershey Zoo began in 1905 with an exhibit of prairie dogs. In 1910, the Zoo formally opened with exotic animals such as lions, leopards, monkeys, and exotic birds. In the 1970s, ZooAmerica underwent a major transformation getting its current name and exhibiting animals only native to North America while promoting conservationism and rescuing animals in need of a safe place to call home.

Meet more than 200 animals from five distinct areas of North America during your upcoming visit to ZooAmerica! With mountain lions and bears, otters and alligators, wolves and porcupines all calling the Zoo home, you’re sure to discover your favorite animal or meet a new best friend!

Go on a Behind-the-Scenes tour of ZooAmerica! With three distinct tours to choose from – Early Bird, After-Hours, and Photography, you’ll embark on the adventure of your choosing and see and learn about the Zoo in a one-of-a-kind way!

For more information on the zoo’s visiting guidelines, operating hours and admission rates please visit https://www.zooamerica.com/ or contact them through +1 717-534-3391