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ZooAmerica North American Wildlife Park

100 West Hersheypark Drive, Hershey, PA 17033
717 534 3900
Ranked #11 of 15 attractions in Hershey
3.5 of 5 stars 79 Reviews
Type: Zoos, Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Description: A small zoo in Hershey Park featuring animals native to North America.
Useful Information: Activities for young children
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Syracuse, New York
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

This is your average zoo, nothing really to go your way out of if your on vacation. My kids did have fun while on there but we would have seen more if we at our zoo at home. The only good thing is that you get a discount if you have a membership at another zoo, so we got in... More

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Morristown, New Jersey
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3 reviews 3 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012

The zoo was fair. Good variety and a small park, which is good for the little ones. It was however, very hot and smelly even though it was a cool day. We went around 5 pm and the animals were very active. More

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Kentucky
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012

It is a very small zoo with a sampling of animals. Great break from a day at Hershey Park More

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Lewisberry
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36 reviews 36 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012

Zoo America does not have a lot of exotic animals, but they do have plenty of interesting north american species. You can get close to them and the atmosphere is inviting. Friendly staff once you leave the gift shop area. More

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New Brunswick, New Jersey
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012

This zoo was small but clean and a great break from the park. The animals were well-cared for a close-up. The prairie dog exhibit was the cutest because there were babies!!! What a nice little zoo - and free with your Hershey Park admission. More

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London, England
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37 reviews 37 reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2012

Small car park was full so we had to park some distance away over a railway bridge. The zoo is small but was very suitable for the youngster (20 months old) that we had with us. Decent value for money but if you are a zoo 'fan' then not worth visiting. More

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Harrisburg, PA
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 2, 2012

Took our students here for a field trip last spring. It was a small group of students who needed a trip where they were moving, allowed to be noisy, and we could move at our own pace. The students enjoyed seeing the animals. During the week, it was quiet, and we easily found a place to eat our packed lunch.... More

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Middletown, Pennsylvania
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51 reviews 51 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 2, 2012

Kill two birds with one stone (pun) Got hershey park and get into the Zoo for free More

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Harrisburg
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2012

This is the place to take a little break from your day in the park. Slow down a bit and get away from the noise in the zoo. More

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Tulsa, Oklahoma
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2012

Seriously? What a waste of time and money. Might not be bad if combined with Hershey Park but we were done walking through in about 30 mins. Parking is awful and people were very rude. We used to live in the area so this was not just a "one off". It happened over and over More

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