The Plumpton Park Zoo is located in Rising Sun, Maryland, United States, along Maryland Route 273, which is part of the Mason and Dixon Scenic Byway. The Jeremiah Brown House and Mill Site, which is on the National Register of Historic Places, is also on the site.For Plumpton Park Zoo and beyond, use our Rising Sun road trip website to get the most from your Rising Sun vacation.
The zoo was started by Edward Plumstead in 1985 on his family estate, initially with deer and a few domestic animals. Now the zoo is home to over 180 exotic animals of 60 different species and a professionally trained staff of zookeepers and professionals. The zoo welcomes over 85,000 visitors a year.
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Small local zoo with good variety. Surprisingly, they have 2 tigers. First time I’ve seen an arctic wolf, or a marsupial with baby in pouch. Tip: paths are unpaved, wear farm shoes especially if it..... more
Small local zoo with good variety. Surprisingly, they have 2 tigers. First time I’ve seen an arctic wolf, or a marsupial with baby in pouch. Tip: paths are unpaved, wear farm shoes especially if it..... more »
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Very nice place for families.I came with my cousin. She enjoys zoos. Animals are well cared for .Would come back . Every peaceful place to walk around. Few small hills but not a bad walk
Very nice place for families.I came with my cousin. She enjoys zoos. Animals are well cared for .Would come back . Every peaceful place to walk around. Few small hills but not a bad walk more »
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This Zoo was amazing. What stood out to me the most was the enclosures the animals are in. They have tons of grass, shade and are well kept. The most remarkable I've ever seen in a zoo. I'm usually left feeling sad looking at animals in enclosures at the Philadelphia Zoo and Elmwood Zoo, but this place has it done right. It is reasonably priced for both admission and the giraffe experience. The gemstone mining at the end was a favorite of my oldest. I brought my two kids and we spent about 4 hours there just really checking out the animals and reading all the info boards. Which, if you've ever been to the Philadelphia Zoo, you know that is an impossibility with how crowded it is. We will definitely be back and would love to support this zoo more seeing how well taken care of their rescues are!
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Wonderful staff always helpful. Great open air zoo. Beautiful free range peacocks are fun to watch. Walk the zoo then sit down for a snack/lunch. Great day trip for any age kiddo.
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