Tristate Zoological Park

The Tri-State Zoological Park, is a zoo located in Cumberland, Maryland, in the United States. The nonprofit zoo has a 16 acre (36,000-m²) foot print and opened in 2003. The zoo contains mainly exotics rescued or in need of homes, including lions, tigers, primates, various exotics, birds and reptiles.

The zoo is privately owned by Bob Candy of Cumberland.

March 2006 fire

On the morning of March 29, 2006, the main building was destroyed by fire, with the loss of approximately 100 animals. The only animals inside the building that survived were two alligators. All of the animals housed away from the main building were not harmed. The cause of the fire was ruled accidental due to older electrical wiring beneath the building. The zoo and animal rescue has remained open and is moving forward with its continued goals.

External links

Official site

Zoos of Maryland

Aquariums	National Aquarium in Baltimore

Zoos	Catoctin Wildlife Preserve and Zoo The Maryland Zoo Salisbury Zoo Tristate Zoological Park Plumpton Park Zoo

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