ZooAmerica North American Wildlife Park, Hershey, PA

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Admission was provided free of cost to me in order to facilitate this post. This post has not been monetarily compensated. Please note that, as always, any personal opinions reflected in this post are my own and have not been influenced in any way.

Ever wonder how big or small you would be next to a wild bear? We got an idea of what size my youngest would be when compared to some of the well-known bears when we visited ZooAmerica on a recent trip to Hershey, PA. ZooAmerica showcases some of the animals and plants native to North America. If you’re looking for animals from countries other then the US you will not find them here.
In the Southern Swamps area you’ll find animals like alligators, snakes and owls. The alligator snapping turtle was particularly interesting looking. The Northlands area had eagles, falcons, a porcupine and a lynx. There’s also a gray wolf in there but we didn’t see him. The Big Sky Country area had elk, prairie dogs, mountain lion, and pronghorns. The Great Southwest area had snakes, ferrets, lizards, owls, coati, turtles, tortoise, and the ocelot. The Eastern Woodlands area had owls, black bears, otters, deer and a bobcat.
You can walk through the entire 11-acre zoo in about two hours.

Here’s a slideshow containing 10 of my favorite photos from ZooAmerica. If you don’t have time to watch it now feel free to pin the photo of the ZooAmerica map above and come on back anytime it’s convenient for you.

ZooAmerica is located at 201 Park Avenue, Hershey, PA 17033. ZooAmerica is open year-round except for on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day. There is an entry fee for admission to ZooAmerica. If you’re visiting Hershey Park or are a season pass holder then same-day admission to ZooAmerica is free. Otherwise there is a nominal fee of $9 to $11, depending on your age. Children ages 2 and under are free.
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