Plumpton Park Zoo

Rising Sun, MD

Guests visit a small rural zoo with more than 180 animals including mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians. The zoo offers guided educational tours tailored to group age and interests, focusing on animal adaptations, habitats, conservation, and care. Additional experiences include birthday party packages, group visits, and yearly events such as Brew at the Zoo and Boo at the Zoo.

Duration: 1 hour

Menu

• Children under 2 AdmissionAdmission free for children under 2Price on request
• Child Admission (ages 2-12)Admission for children ages 2 to 12$15.95
• Senior AdmissionAdmission for seniors$18.95
• General AdmissionAdmission to the zoo$21.95
• Guided Zoo Tour for School Groups1 hour$45
• Guided Zoo Tour for Large Groups1 hour$45
• Birthday Party Package: Snakes & Cake2 hours$350
• Birthday Party Package: Cuddly Creatures2 hours$400
• Birthday Party Package: Feathered Fun2 hours$400
• Birthday Party Package: Kazar the Giraffe2 hours$500

Hours

• Mon-Sun 10:00am-5:00pm (last admission 4:00pm)
• Memorial Day through Labor Day: Mon-Sun 9:00am-6:00pm (last admission 5:00pm)

What's included

• Guided tour with zoo staff (optional for groups)
• Admission to zoo
• Giraffe feeding browse and platform access (for giraffe feeding experience)
• Picnic table spot for birthday parties

Requirements

• Groups must have minimum 15 paying admissions for group rate
• Reservations required three weeks before visit for groups and school trips