Zoos and Aquariums in Pennsylvania

Who hasn't been awed by the site of a lumbering elephant or shivered while watching a long gliding shark? The world's forests, jungles, and oceans are filled with fascinating creatures. Whether you are a curious adult or an enthusiastic child, viewing these animals never gets old. So, let UpTake help you find the best zoo or aquarium to visit on your trip in Pennsylvania and spend a day marveling at interesting wildlife.

Top Locations for Zoos and Aquariums in Pennsylvania

Best Results for Pennsylvania Zoos and Aquariums

AErie Zoo

Average Rating
5.0
6+ reviews
from 1 sources
Yahoo! Travel
5.0
6+ reviews
  • Highlights: gift shop, wheelchair accessible more
  • I'd like to respond to the person who wrote that the female gorilla looked bored and sad. She is most likely sad as her mate died in March of 2005. The zookeepers had found a new mate for her in ... more on Yahoo! Travel
  • This zoo is fabulous for younger children. The children's ... more on Tripadvisor
Erie Zoo
Erie Zoo
423 W. 38th Street
Erie,PA,16508

BPhiladelphia Zoo

Average Rating
4.5
113+ reviews
from 4 sources
Epinions.com
4.0
29+ reviews
Yahoo! Travel
5.0
51+ reviews
Yelp
3.5
32+ reviews
  • i liked everything the whole set up was great ... more on Yahoo! Travel
  • ...best zoos I've visited. My son LOVES it. There's an amazing variety of animals, ... more on Go City Kids
Philadelphia Zoo
Philadelphia Zoo
3400 W Girard Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19104-1139

Estimated Price: From $2

CZoo American

Average Rating
4.0
4+ reviews
from 1 sources
Yahoo! Travel
4.0
4+ reviews
Zoo American
Zoo American
100 Hershey Park Dr.
Hershey, PA 17033-2727

DPittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium

Average Rating
4.0
33+ reviews
from 2 sources
Yelp
3.5
6+ reviews
Epinions.com
4.0
27+ reviews
  • I never would have expected such an impressive zoo to be in Pittsburgh! I've been to many zoos, before, and this one is ... more on Tripadvisor
  • While most reviews are about normal visits, rarely do we witness how staff responds to unplanned events, and thus gives a peek on some training they may have received to handle such eventualities. ... more on epinions.com
Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium
Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium
One Wild Place
Pittsburgh, PA 15206

ENational Aviary

Average Rating
4.0
14+ reviews
from 2 sources
Epinions.com
4.5
4+ reviews
Yelp
4.0
10+ reviews
  • We recently visited the National Aviary with a group ... more on epinions.com
  • Ditto on what previous posters said. Always a fun place esp. for kids!! Their ... more on yelp.com
National Aviary
National Aviary
Allegheny Commons West
Pittsburgh, PA 15212

FElmwood Park Zoo

Average Rating
4.0
6+ reviews
from 2 sources
Yelp
3.0
1+ reviews
Epinions.com
4.0
5+ reviews
  • We had my daughter's birthday party there last summer and it was great; so much is included in the cost ... more on Go City Kids
  • I used to live in Center City and had been to the ... more on epinions.com
Elmwood Park Zoo
Elmwood Park Zoo
1661 Harding Blvd
Norristown, PA, USA

GClyde Peeling's Reptiland

Average Rating
5.0
2+ reviews
from 1 sources
Epinions.com
5.0
2+ reviews
  • Clyde Peelings Reptiland is located on Route 15 between ... more on epinions.com
  • I am usually wary of roadside "zoos," often worried ... more on epinions.com
Clyde Peeling's Reptiland
Clyde Peeling's Reptiland
Rte. 15
Allenwood, PA

HLake Tobias Wildlife Park

Average Rating
3.5
3+ reviews
from 1 sources
Yelp
3.5
3+ reviews
  • Just follow 322 west until you get to the 225 north exit, you can go right over the mountain, ... more on yelp.com
  • I had serious doubts about the place, but was curious enough to make the drive and ... more on yelp.com
Lake Tobias Wildlife Park
760 Tobias Road
Halifax, PA 17032

IZoological Society of Pittsburgh

Average Rating
5.0
1+ reviews
from 1 sources
Yelp
5.0
1+ reviews
  • Built on the side of a hill . . . .isn't ... more on yelp.com
Zoological Society of Pittsburgh
1 Wild Pl
Pittsburgh,PA,15233

JLiving Treasure Animal Park

Average Rating
5.0
1+ reviews
from 1 sources
Yahoo! Travel
5.0
1+ reviews
  • Overview Wonderful setting for a great family experience; petting zoo is the thrill of the day for ... more on Wcities
Living Treasure Animal Park
RD #6
Box 530, New Castle, PA 16101