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Plumpton Park Zoo
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At most busy municipal zoos, with the buses and lines, you sort of feel you're the animal on display. With the cacophony and crowds, they're simply not conducive to sharing a special time with your... Read More
At most busy municipal zoos, with the buses and lines, you sort of feel you're the animal on display. With the cacophony and crowds, they're simply not conducive to sharing a special time with your child or grandchild. And yet, learning about different animals can stoke conversations about biology, geography, ecology and sociology. Seeing animals in person – if you will – is fun!
For a most unique experience, head to Plumpton Park Zoo! This little-known "roadside zoo" is less expensive than most municipal zoos and so much more intimate. You can actually get next to many of the jungle and woodland wild animals!
If it could be said that the zoo has a mascot, it would be celebrity-popular Jimmie the giraffe, now 20 years old.
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EXPERT TIPS BY:
Tamar Alexia Fleishman
Baltimore Local Expert
- Things to Do with Kids: "Special birthday party coming up? You can arrange for a private tour of the zoo with a private feeding of Jimmie the giraffe!"
- Best for Things to Do with Kids Because: The smaller size and admission fees make it popular with grandparents, while the ability to get closer to animals makes it great for selfies!
