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Lehigh Valley Zoo

šŸ“ Schnecksville, NY

ā˜…4.4(4,863 Google reviews)šŸ‘¶All ages

Family-friendly zoo featuring hands-on animal encounters, giraffe feeding, and a popular Winter Light Spectacular. Great for toddlers with caring staff and clean facilities.

āœ“ Giraffe feeding highlightāœ“ Amazing staffāœ“ Christmas spectacularāœ“ Great for toddlersāœ“ Parking waitsāœ“ Close animal viewing
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ā˜…ā˜…ā˜…ā˜…ā˜…Featured review by Kimmy

This zoo has a special place in my heart! The entire staff is so wonderful and you can tell they love the animals. I highly recommend their animal encounters (feeding the giraffe, meet a penguin, etc.), it would be a dream come true for any animal-lover! I got to meet an African penguin and nearly passed out from the excitement! Their winter spectacular is also a must-visit experience. It is just such a gem and I’m so grateful to have this place in the Lehigh Valley! Very kid-friendly!

šŸ† Family Action Verdict

Perfect for families with young children who love animals, offering unusually close encounters and hands-on experiences like giraffe feeding. The caring staff and clean facilities make it ideal for toddlers and preschoolers. Don't miss the highly-praised Christmas light spectacular if visiting in winter.

ā„¹ļø What to Know Before You Go

šŸ’”Book tickets online in advance, especially for Christmas light spectacular
ā°Plan for giraffe feeding experience - it's the top highlight for most families
šŸŽŸļøExpect parking waits during popular events like holiday light shows
šŸš—Bring extra clothes for toddlers who want to play in the water crossing

šŸ’¬ What Families Are Saying

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4.4
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4,863 Google reviews

Giraffe feeding experience80%
Wonderful caring staff60%
Christmas light spectacular60%
Close proximity to animals40%
Great for young children40%
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Kimmy

5 months ago

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ā€œThis zoo has a special place in my heart! The entire staff is so wonderful and you can tell they love the animals. I highly recommend their animal encounters (feeding the giraffe, meet a penguin, etc.), it would be a dream come true for any animal-lover! I got to meet an African penguin and nearly passed out from the excitement! Their winter spectacular is also a must-visit experience. It is just such a gem and I’m so grateful to have this place in the Lehigh Valley! Very kid-friendly!ā€

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cheryl hawk [email protected]

3 months ago

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ā€œWent to see the Christmas light spectacular and it was so beautiful. Had to wait for parking but it was so worth it. We ordered our tickets online as recommended to do we took the 630 slop no line to scan our tickets. It was amazing will definitely be going back next year. Husband loved his spiked hot chocolate. So much for the kids to do and exhibits for the kids. We dont have any but all the kids there looked like they were having fun.ā€

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Autumn Lenn

5 months ago

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ā€œThis was such a cute, fun, and clean zoo. It was great for my little family the staff members were all so kind and the food from their picnic area was delicious. Our highlights were getting to feed the giraffes from the platform and all the little fun things to include the little water crossing and Buffalo when leaving. My toddler is still talking about the creek crossing. Highly recommend checking this place out.ā€

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Naughty and Nice Lingerie.com

7 months ago

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ā€œWe absolutely loved this zoo. The giraffe feeding was the highlight of our time there! The fact that we were able to be so close to all the animals was amazing. Usually, I've seen a lot of zoos put more space between the visitors and the animals. Here, the cages are up, but you are right there...it just seems amazing. Its a large zoo with so much to experience. You will just have to visit this zoo.ā€

Reviews from Google

Overview

Lehigh Valley Zoo offers close animal encounters including giraffe feeding, penguin meets, and a children's activity area. The zoo features diverse animals from red pandas to plains bison, plus seasonal events like the Winter Light Spectacular. Facilities include birthday party options, educational programs, and pram-friendly access throughout the grounds.

šŸ• Opening Hours

Monday10:00 – 15:00
Tuesday10:00 – 15:00
Wednesday10:00 – 15:00
Thursday10:00 – 15:00
Friday10:00 – 15:00
Saturday10:00 – 15:00
Sunday10:00 – 15:00

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