Palm Beach Zoo at Dreher Park
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Palm Beach Zoo is a fully accredited zoo located in Dreher Park, West Palm Beach, Florida.
The Palm Beach Zoo is a non-profit zoological organization, housing over 1,500 animals within 23-acres of lush tropical habitat. Its mission is to provide an open-air classroom of living creatures to foster awareness, appreciation and respect for the natural world.
[edit] Exhibits
Florida Pioneer Trail - Travel back in time on the Florida Pioneer Trail and discover the wonders of a Florida cypress swamp where eagles, panther, black bears, river otters, and alligators are waiting around every bend.
Australian Region - Hop on over to the Australian region and have a laugh with red kangaroos, yellow-footed rock wallabies and nature's happiest birds, the kookaburras.
Asian Rainforest - Get lost in an Asian rainforest while strolling through Tiger Falls and come face to face with tigers and countless birds in the Asian Aviary.
Tropics of the Americas exhibit - Explore ancient Mayan civilization in the Harriet W. & George D. Cornell Tropics of the Americas exhibit, home to the world's 'ultimate' jaguar habitat, as shown on Animal Planet's Ultimate Zoo.
Interactive Play Fountain - Bring your bathing suit and get wet in the Interactive Play Fountain.
Wildlife Carousel - Take a spin on the children's Wildlife Carousel where every ride helps provide food and care for the animal collection.
Tropics Café - Enjoy lunch or a private party at the full-service air-conditioned Tropics Café overlooking beautiful Baker Lake.
Amazon Marketplace, Gift Shop & Zooveniers Kiosk - Shop for gifts and souvenirs from around the world at the zoo's Amazon Marketplace, Gift Shop, and Zooveniers Kiosk. You'll find a unique assortment of treasures including items hand-crafted by indigenous peoples whose skillful work represents financial advancement and independence for their villages.
[edit] General Information
Palm Beach Zoo
1301 Summit Boulevard
West Palm Beach, FL 33405
United States
Contact Info:
Phone: (561) 547-WILD
Fax: (561) 585-6085
E-Mail: info@palmbeachzoo.org
Web: www.palmbeachzoo.org
Admission Rates:
Adult $12.95
Seniors (60+) $9.95
Children (3-12) $8.95
Children Under 3 and Zoo Members are Free
Hours of Operation:
Every Day 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The last admission is sold at 4:15 p.m.
Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day
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