3 Palms Zoo & Education Center
Townsend, DE
3 Palms Zoo is a rescue sanctuary for surrendered exotic pets and unreleasable wildlife. Visitors can hand-feed and interact with a variety of animals including foxes, alligators, farm animals, and prairie dogs. The zoo emphasizes a hands-on, informal experience without glass barriers, where animals roam freely and guests are encouraged to engage respectfully.
Cancellation: Cancellation without proper notice may result in a fee
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Menu
Hours
- 🗓️ Schedule Mon: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Mon: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Tue - Thu: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Fri - Sun: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
What's included
- Admission includes access to animal feed purchase options
- Access to petting zoo and animal encounters during parties
Requirements
- Students must be supervised by chaperones at all times during field trips
- Guests should dress for farm terrain; paths are grass and gravel
- No free-range children allowed; follow zookeeper instructions
- Donkey can bite; feed safely by placing food on fence rail