Catoctin Wildlife Preserve and Zoo, Wildlife preserve and zoo in Thurmont, Maryland, United States.
The 100-acre compound contains natural ponds and landscaped spaces housing 450 animals from different regions of the world in dedicated areas.
The facility began as Jungleland Snake Farm in 1933 under Gordon Gaver's management until 1964, when the Hahn family acquired and transformed it.
Educational programs at the preserve focus on wildlife conservation through direct interactions with animals and guided presentations by animal care specialists.
The facility opens daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with entry permitted between 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM when temperatures exceed 45 degrees Fahrenheit.
Visitors can join safari truck rides through wooded areas of the preserve to feed and touch large herbivores in their designated spaces.
Location: Maryland
Address: 13019 Catoctin Furnace Rd, Thurmont, MD 21788, USA 21788
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 09:00-17:00
Phone: +13012713180
Website: http://cwpzoo.com
GPS coordinates: 39.59154,-77.43124
Latest update: March 12, 2025 20:38
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