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Catoctin Wildlife Preserve

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13019 Catoctin Furnace Rd

Thurmont, MD 21788

+1 (301) 271-4922

http://catoctinwildlifepreserve.com

From bears and boas, macaws to monkeys, panthers to pythons, and alligators to zebra, amazing experiences and hundreds of exciting new exotic animal friends await you in this 50-acre park! Catoctin Wildlife Preserve features more interactive touch and feed opportunities than any other animal park in the region. Feel the silky soft fur of the chinchilla or the bumpy shell of a tortoise at daily educational talks. Or get nose to nose with camels, bison, ostrich, zebra and more on the optional Safari Ride. You will be welcomed by natural ponds, lush landscaping, and wandering Ambass-zoo-dors, eager to indulge inquisitive guests. These amazing animals are our extended family and vital ambassadors for their species. Through our personal style of exhibits and education, we know that they will be your extended family too.

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3.0113 reviews

Cathy H.

11/28/2025

We loved going on the safari here! It is definitely worth the extra ticket to go on the safari ride to see antelopes and zebras. You get to feed some of them too as they give you a cup of feed at...

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Kasi M.

7/25/2025

Came today as we have driven past this sanctuary 100+ times. Finally had a chance to bring my two girls. For an adult ticket it was $30. My 6 yo was like $23 and 2 and under are free. For what we...

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Kelly N.

7/24/2024

We went on a Monday right at Open, so the zoo wasn't busy at all. We got parking right up front. The ticket price is $30 for adults, then if you want to feed animals $5 bucks for each kind of...

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Julie B.

9/27/2025

I love the wildlife preserve and the variety of animals. Just went on the safari and fed the antelope, camel, emu, bison, Llama, etc. I ended up getting an annual membership shop for my daughter...

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