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The Salisbury Zoo

755 South Park Drive, Salisbury, MD, USA

Open every day, year-round, from 9:00 am until 4:30 pm except Christmas Day and Thanksgiving. The Zoo is also periodically closed due to inclement weather.

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The Salisbury Zoo in Salisbury, Maryland

The Salisbury Zoo is by no means that largest zoo you'll ever go to, but for a free zoological society, it's pretty darn good. The zoo features animals native to North, South, and Central America and offers a family-friendly and educational experience with an approachable, "mom-and-pop" feel to it. Our favorite animals included the bears, a variety of birds/ducks that kids can get up-close to, and the tamarins. 

There are paved walking paths to explore as you inspire in your children a lifelong love of nature, and you may try a game of "I Spy" or pose in front of all of the animal sculptures you see to add some more fun to your visit. In total, the zoo is about .7 miles long. We've been to a lot of zoos and we found that this one was just the right size for a manageable day trip. Our 5 and 7 year-old companions thoroughly enjoyed the wide variety of animal life while also not tiring out from too much walking. Our 2 hour trip allowed us to see all of the animals as we wandered at a leisurely pace.

You can pack a lunch to eat from home or grab a small bite from the one concession stand that's on the premises. There you'll find granola bars, juice, hot pretzels, and hot dogs. (If you're looking for a complete meal after your visit, we recommend checking out Specific Gravity for some pizza) The zoo also has bathrooms with changing tables. 

After you're done at the zoo, be sure to go check out Ben's Red Swings. It's an amazing playground that can be reached from the back entrance of the zoo. You don't even need to get back in the car!

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Good for All Ages Admission Free Animals
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Nora Sutherland
Nora Sutherland grew up on Long Island, NY but has called the Greater Philadelphia region home for the past 16 years. She is a mom to two fun-loving, adventurous young children and has been honored to be involved with Happyly since its inception. Nora earned her undergraduate degree in Art History from the University of Delaware, where her love for travel grew during formative study abroad experiences in France and Italy. As an executive recruiter focused on social impact by day, she wants to make the most of her nights and weekends with her family -- they can be found exploring the best-themed playgrounds, trail walks, kid-friendly breweries, and cultural institutions throughout the Philadelphia 5-county region or filling you in on vacation highlights. She is one of our Philadelphia ambassadors and most proud of her sister, lifelong role model, and Founder & CEO of Happyly, Caitlin Iseler, for sharing her dream with the world.
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