We had to come back as this is my little ones favorite zoo!…read more We spent just a few hours wondering and feeding animals before heading out to the national mall. This zoo is amazing and we love the pandas !

This zoo is a challenge to see all in one day unless you want to do a bit of "speed-zooing" (think…read more"speed-dating"). There's just a lot here. Remember that U.S. tax dollars built this place, and keep it running to this very day. So, pat yourself on the back, taxpayers. I know that I do! It used to be that you could just "walk in" the zoo. That's no longer the case. Every person who wants to visit has to have an entry pass. And it's easy to acquire one. It's done on-line, at the zoo's website. I always take Metro, and get off at Woodley Park stop, however it's also possible to get off at Cleveland Park stop. The zoo is midway between the 2 stops, and about the same number of blocks to walk (6 or so). I like to go in the main pedestrian entrance; there are others too. I've been to the zoo probably 25 times and only seen the giant pandas 3 or 4 times! I love the gorillas, they're magnificent. I've come to know Baraka just a little bit. He's the zoo's largest gorilla, a male, obviously, and the troop's silverback. These are 2 of the larger animals that I never fail to try and see with every visit. Since I'm a birder, also think the avian collection is fantastic. The flamingoes are a pink that seems other-worldly, and come in so many hues--such a delight. As other yelpers have noted emphatically: The zoo is FREE!

This is a cute little zoo that is free! Please do not go in with high expectations--this is a small…read morezoo. The highlight for us were the bears, as they were active during our visit. The alpacas were also active, and we saw bison, some birds, some reptiles, and a wallaby. But this zoo definitely needs some TLC as we did not see many of the animals expected as listed on the website. I know that animals might not be active during a particular visit, but there were enclosures that either had a sign on it or looked like there was definitely "no one home." There is a small cafe with hot dogs and hot pretzels, a slushie truck, and a small gift store. The adjacent playground is a plus, and the whole surrounding park area looks like a great place to walk on the trails. Don't forget to leave a donation so that they can stay open and stay free!

For us, this was a very impromptu side trip on the way to a Shorebirds game since we had a little…read moreextra time, and the weather was fantastic. Having a clue about the layout helps tremendously since things are a bit... squirrely. salisburyzoo.org/be-our-guest/map/ You've got a small parking lot (maybe 20 cars) on South Park Drive and then another lot on the other side of the zoo on Beaver Dam Drive that's slightly larger. While that seems easy enough, most of the zoo is a small maze of interconnected walkways. It's very easy to miss something or double back on yourself while not knowing where to go. The animals here are for the most part small time. Think some reptiles, crane, flamingos, a crow, alpaca, deer, goat, lynx, etc. The biggest would be two bald eagles, a few small bears and two or three bison. This isn't the National Zoo in DC or the zoo in Philly. If you're walking at a brisk pace and ignoring the empty enclosures, you could slam through here easy in 30 minutes and have seen everything. We were fast, but not that fast. Doing a slow roll through and seeing everything took about 75-80 minutes. IMHO, any review for this zoo should be/needs to be automatically skewed higher simply because it's free. I mean within reason; how do you take a dump on something that's free? With that said, know before you go what's here and what's not here to keep your expectations in check and you should have a good time.

Reston has a zoo?!?!?!?!…read more I love it! I'm from southern California. I've been to the LA Zoo. And I have to say that this small zoo was better! Too many animals to name. The safari is really cool. You get to pet the animals. They look happy and well cared for. Because it's a small zoo, parking is tough and it can be a maze to get through traffic. The staff here is wonderful. You can cover all ground within an hour. But it's worth the ticket price. Exotic you're local. I enjoyed my visit. I went twice so I can enjoy the safari without worrying about time. Stop by, support and check it out. Thank you for a great visit.

It's a nice local zoo that can get a bit pricey. My toddler is currently in a phase that really…read moreenjoys butterflies so I paid extra for that experience. It was worth it since she could get up close with plenty of them and got to learn more about specific kinds from the staff. As I was walking in another family gave me a bucket of feed they didn't finish so my daughter enjoyed feeding the goats and cows. During our last visit by the time we were done walking around the line for the car safari was too long though so if you're interested in that perhaps you want to do that first thing in the morning before it gets busy.

The kids loved it, they took so much time explaining everything to the kids and let them feed the…read morefish.

Amazing staff! Very friendly and accommodating. I would 100% recommend for kids!! Disability…read morefriendly as well!

The animal park is fun for kiddos, particularly for my 2 year old! Although I think she had more…read morefun going down the slides vs. looking at the animals. It's definitely not cheap, especially when you come with multiple members of the family so prepare to spend a good amount of time there to get your money's worth.

Had a great field trip here with my son's class. Such a fun experience and friendly staff.read more

This store reeks of mold and none of the tanks are well maintained. Most of the fish that they have…read moreare in extremely poor health. Not to mention that the floor plan has a lot of the fish in odd corners where they go ages with out being taken care of. It's sad and out right disgusting the quality of life that the fish are in. Most of those fish look like they have been there long term and need to be in much larger tanks. When you walk into the store you are greeted by massive piranhas that are very sickly. Most if not all of the water in the tanks is a cloudy green which is not something that happens quickly that comes from long periods of time with over feeding, lack of water changes, poor filtration and a long list of neglect. You should be ashamed.

Place could be cleaner. Customer service needs work from owner, but shop lead is cool. They could…read morebe Bigger, with Better ventilation and shop would be great. But they have a nice mix of fish and switch it up every few weeks.. I been dealing with these owners since the 90s in Riverdale.. Price is always reasonable. Fish are healthy. They won't work with you much on prices, but they are consistent and always have a few rare fresh water fish. I've had a few fish not make it, but overall, good experience shopping with them regularly.

Take a young friend to the zoo!…read more The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore has all the good animals :-). And two of us with a toddler is not too costly. (Jul 2026) We took a train ride, visited giraffes, rode the carousel a loooong time, agreed with the peacock that he's magnificent, and rode a lion! (A lion statue, silly.)

The Maryland Zoo is not nearly as flashy as the National Zoo in DC, but it is a lovely way to spend…read morean afternoon. It is a small zoo, so you can feasibly see all of the animals in one bisit. The exhibits are well maintained and the animals are surprisingly active. It's not nearly as crowded as larger zoos, so you can easily see the animals and even sit for a moment and watch them. My only complaint is that there is flat admission fee of $33 for anyone over the age of 2. Most zoos and museums have a children's rate, but I think the cost is worth the experience.

Parking is not a problem! Friendly staff and helpful with things! Animals are fun and friendly to…read moreyou! I loved the cows and the goats because they were very calm! The chickens chase you all the time lol so that's fun! If you don't have anything to do in your free time, come here!!

Rude staff!!!!!! Skip this place unless you enjoy being insulted at the door…read more I had read reviews about the rude man at the entrance, and unfortunately, our visit confirmed them. When we arrived, my husband explained we were a family of five, including our baby who is 9 months old. Instead of simply charging the admission, the man looked at my daughter and said, "Wow, she looks big for 9 months." This was not an innocent observation--it was a shady, backhanded way of suggesting we were lying about her age so he could charge us. For the record, my daughter is absolutely 9 months old--small for her age, no teeth, not walking, sitting in a stroller with a pacifier. His comment was unnecessary, insulting, and immediately set a negative tone. If the policy is that everyone pays--even infants--then state that clearly. Don't make rude remarks about a child's appearance or insinuate dishonesty. I even offered to pay the $6, but instead of being straightforward, he backtracked. For a place that depends on families visiting, this kind of treatment is unacceptable. If you choose to come here, be prepared for a rude encounter before you even get inside. We won't be returning, and I would not recommend this "zoo" to anyone who values basic respect. To the owner: your mouth is bad for your business, friend.

Mary's Go Round was wonderful. We got the larger zoo and the animals were so great and gentle with…read moretoddlers. The animals have little neckerchiefs that are themed and so cute. The team arrived early, set up quickly and cleaned up so there was no trace when they left! Would definitely book again!

I've done 2 events with Mary and she does not disappoint! The kids loved the pony rides and petting…read morezoo. They worked with our theme and have very reasonable rates!

Zekiah Farms is always a good experience with a variety of items to splurge on…read more I have been to Zekiah Farms on random, quiet weekends as well as when they have events. Either time the farm has a friendly team who will go out of their way to greet you and help. It has consistently been a great experience and there's always treasures to purchase. I recommend a visit to Zekiah Farms on days they are having and are not having an event. Both are great and don't forget to take a good look in the meat coolers to see what good stuff you can take with you. My haul included sweets, honey, and meats. This time.

We purchased some chicken and pork sausage. It was amazing!…read more We had a very positive shopping experience was greeted with kindness professionalism from Cindy and her son Tyler. We had stopped in because we were considering purchasing goats in the future. We are just a novice at this point. Tyler took the time to give us a lot of information about care health and requirements that they would need. We would highly recommend this business. We will be shopping there again in the near future. Craig & Cindy Jolly