Plumpton Park Zoo

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Plumpton Park Zoo and its collection

Plumpton Park Zoo, opened in 1985, is a zoo in Rising Sun, United States.

Edward Plumstead began it on family land in 1985 with deer and a handful of domestic animals. It now holds more than 180 exotic animals across 60 species, looked after by trained keeping staff.

Exhibits

The mammal collection runs to giraffe, llama and Patagonian cavy among others, while the reptiles include American alligator, Aldabra and African spurred tortoises and ball python. The grounds also contain the Jeremiah Brown House and Mill Site, listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

What the venue says

the interactive giraffe feeding experiences
A snack bar and concession stand are located near admissions, offering hot foods and hand-dipped ice cream
Parking is entirely free for all visitors.
open, accessible pathways that allow visitors to navigate the grounds comfortably, including wheelchair-accessible viewing options for special encounters like the giraffe platform