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Salisbury Zoological Park

4.3 (55 reviews)
Closed 9:00 am - 4:30 pm

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Flamingo habitat
Susan M.

What a nice - free - treasure! Good signage, although I wish they had signs for unoccupied animal areas - we only saw one sign but several were empty (i.e. prairie dogs were getting health checks). Clean restrooms, reasonable prices in the gift shop, and adjacent to an awesome playground. Small in scale, but great fir little ones to walk the distance.

Flamingo Exhibit
Hannah S.

I've been visiting the Salisbury Zoo since I was a child. This weekend, I visited again and was blown away that the Salisbury Zoo remains free to the public. Though several exhibits are closed or under construction, it remains an amazing adventure for families in the area. I hope it continues to flourish in the coming years.

Gail B.

The zoo was fun. It is small compared to DC's National Zoo. Parking is free. They have a playground and picnic area (bring a tablecloth & towels to sit on). Some of the exhibits (and gift shop) were closed due to covid. We enjoyed hearing the animals chattering. The flamingos were my favorite. The Emus were funny. It was odd seeing a crow in an exhibit since we see them all the time. The bathrooms were clean.

Dee M.

Still 5 Stars all the way!!!! Please see my previous review and pictures for details.

Capybara
Sandahl T.

This free zoo is packed with fun areas, animals and birds. We came to enjoy the disc golf course that was recently put in next door and check out the zoo. My daughter loved seeing bison roaming around. A nice feature are the elevated walkways that go through the animal areas. You can see the animals better that way. It closed at 4:30 so we quickly walked through. The bathrooms were a mess by the end of the day without paper towels. There was a gift shop and vendors set up near the exit. We plan to visit again and get there earlier to enjoy the whole zoo.

Big Bison in the distance.
Scott D.

Definitely one of the cleanest and best zoo's I've been to. It is one of only a few zoological parks in America that is free. I particularly like that is a small park, and that it caters to a small community. I will bring my granddaughter here when she gets a little older.

Great zoo love it every time we get a chance for the visit is like going for the first time the animals are happy to see ya they have good days and some great days look for the good stuff in life visit and in joy

Speckled bears

We stopped here during a long road trip as a halfway point. It did what we needed. Free! Bathrooms. Nice walkways through shaded trees and bamboo. lil snack shack & gift shop. A lot was closed up for covid or renovations. But the few animals out was a nice touch. Especially since it was free. The bears came close and swim. There is a playground at the end of the zoo walk. It's not somewhere I'd purposely seek out or probably stop at again. Unless I lived close. BUT it was clean and nice little break in a long road trip. Great area for our toddler to run around and get some energy out. I gave it a five because come on. It's free, you could go to any park or playground. This one has a lot extra. It's hard to really judge or expect too much for free w/ cool animals.

Bison!
Lauryl H.

Nice walk with the family! There was ALOT of birds and water foul and some other animals, such as bear and bison. The enclosures aren't kept up the best though, but they do only ask for donations. It was great for my 2 year old . Not too long and didn't get bored!

This place is a gem. We came today. Not busy at all which was of course nice. It was quite peaceful. We saw a lot of the animals since it was not too hot or cold. This park is a parent's dream. One side animals local and out of state/country and the other a magnificent park with a free library. The park was clean, peaceful, educational, and fun. If I lived here we'd come here weekly. This a great spot for everyone. Highly recommend! Wish there was one by me.

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Small and free. It close 4:30 pm. It have one bathroom. You can see most of the animals if they out in their habitats

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Coastal Wilds - Exterior flags to parking lot

Coastal Wilds

4.1(32 reviews)
26.5 mi

We came down for the otter experience and what an experience it was. First some important things…read morebefore you think of going. Porta-John's and a pair of sinks are up front by the check in. Changing rooms are by the pool. The one is small the other closer to the entrance appears larger. A group can be up to eight people. Depending on the otters you can bring your phones to the pool. They all sound like they have their little preferences. Our two Triton and Poseidon are crazy for hair ties. They really worked at the one lady's tie when they discovered it. They give recommendations regarding the otters and what they do and don't get into. They are curious and generally get into anything and everything. There is a railing they can't reach/climb but if your towels hang low they will try and grab them. 45 minutes of swim and 15 towel off with them. Being October and the end of day it was chilly even though the pool is heated the breeze wicked the body heat pretty quick. They say they don't have the experience below 50F and it is obvious why. To say how much fun it was to spend time with these two is beyond words. They spend time with everybody though they really seemed to like to perch on the one guy there. I had one desperate to get into my bathing suit pockets and tried to get up into my rash guard which was loose on me. Epic cuteness. $200/person. I highly recommend the photo package. The guide is used to taking pictures of them and can much better anticipate where and when to take them. I struggled as I didn't trust to keep my glasses on... no spare pair should they grab them. That was either an extra 10 or 15 and well worth it. This was a birthday present for my daughter and worth every penny and the 4 1/2 hour ride down. I'll call this one bucket list worthy. They have other animals there. A capybara and sloth feeding experiences too. I think it was $15 to walk the park. They do have guided tours for more where they tell all about their animals. The ravens may say 'hey' to you as you leave the otter pool area. Their fennec fox is adorable. I would definitively do this again.

We had a great time at Coastal Wilds for our Ultimate Otter Experience! Some highlights:…read more- Super fun and cute 45 minute swim with resident otters Poseidon and Neptune - Kangaroo encounter where we got to learn about Scarlet's baby kangaroo and meet Thor, Loki, Angus, Walter and a few other very chill kangaroos - Guac the Armadillo, Doogle the Aardvark and Elliot the Sloth were all awesome unexpected residents that we had the opportunity to interact with - Saw many other small animals - turtles, an iguana, etc. We also got a nice walking tour of the property to see other animals in their enclosures, including many birds, Sasha the Lynx, Ben & Jerry (camels), Bones the Zebra and more. The Otter Swim is in a REALLY clean and heated pool, which was great; I also recommend the $10 photo package, as it comes with a lot of iPhone photos so you can enjoy the moment without needing your phone. Note - the property is pretty rustic. It's not run down, but some of the enclosures need to be enlarged (which our tour guide even mentioned they were in the process of updating) and the overall property was simple - portapotties (with handwashing station outside), the entire walk is on dirt/grass paths (would probably not be super handicap friendly, although it is a flat property). Would definitely recommend a visit here to support their efforts and enjoy some up-close encounters with incredible animals.

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Parsons Farms Produce - Turkey Sandwiches.

Parsons Farms Produce

4.6(47 reviews)
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We stopped in for peaches over the summer but left with nothing. There were lots of options, but…read moremany of the things we could find at a grocery store with better prices and potentially better quality. The peaches were hard which was a disapointment. We were hoping to find peaches that were more ripe because they were local. We found about two peaches that were a little softer but they had no smell. I was suprised that there were so few local items. If I wanted goods made in PA, I'd go to PA. I asked which produce items were local and it sounded like almost none of them. You can get baked goods, produce, bottled and jarred items like pickes, candy, meats, and "homemade" deli items. There were plants for purchase, some outdoor furniture, and a cafe. The best part of the place ended up being the animals. We fed some goats and took a phot with the large bull statue. I think this would be a great place to bring kids to see the animals. I don't think it's worth the drive if you're staying on the coast because it's mostly grocery store quality produce and items you can get for less elsewhere. But, if you need something to do with kids and you're close by, it's worth a stop.

I can't stop coming back to Parsons Farms! Every time I visit, the bakery section lures me in;…read moreeverything looks so good that it's hard not to walk out with a bag full of treats. On this visit, I tried the Blueberry Banana Smoothie and the Turkey Sandwich at their cafe. The smoothie was incredible, vibrant purple, perfectly thick. The turkey sandwich was equally impressive; the bread was toasted to a perfect golden brown, and the balance of the melted cheese and sauce made for a great brunch. Beyond the cafe, it's the perfect spot to grab some fresh fruits and baked goods for home. Definitely a local gem!

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Salisbury Zoological Park - zoos - Updated May 2026

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