Zoo America, Hershey

Name: Zoo America
Address: 30 Para Ave, Hershey, United States

#16 among attractions in Hershey

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ZooAmerica is a zoo located in Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States. It was founded in 1910 by Milton S. Hershey with a few animals, including bears, birds, and deer. Today, it covers 11 acres and is home to more than 75 species and 200 individual animals, including some that are rare and endangered. ()

Opened: 1910 (114 years ago)Visitors per year: 3.2 mil.Coordinates: 40°17'18"N, 76°39'3"W

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30 Para AveHersheyHershey United States

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Zoo America – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Hersheypark, Giant Center, Fahrenheit Roller Coaster, Hershey Country Club.

0.6 miW
Vast chocolate-themed amusement park
Hersheypark, Hershey
16 min walk • Hersheypark is a family theme park located in Hershey, Pennsylvania, about 15 miles east of Harrisburg, and 95 miles west of Philadelphia. The park was founded in 1906 by Milton S. Hershey as a leisure park for the employees of the Hershey Chocolate Company. It is wholly and privately owned by Hershey Entertainment and Resorts Company.
1 miW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Giant Center, Hershey
25 min walk • The Giant Center is a premier entertainment and sports arena nestled in the sweetest place on Earth, Hershey, Pennsylvania. This versatile facility, which opened its doors in 2002, has since become a hub for a wide array of events, ranging from ice hockey games...
~1550 ftNW
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
Fahrenheit Roller Coaster, Hershey
8 min walk • The Fahrenheit Roller Coaster, a thrilling attraction located in Hersheypark, Pennsylvania, promises an adrenaline-pumping experience for visitors of all ages. This daring roller coaster, named after the temperature scale, heats up the excitement with its steep drops...
1.1 miNE
Outdoor activities, Golf
Hershey Country Club, Hershey
30 min walk • Hershey Country Club is a country club located in Hershey, Pennsylvania, which was founded in 1930 by Milton S. Hershey. The golf course in the club hosted the PGA Championship in 1940, which Byron Nelson defeated Sam Snead on the par 3 12th hole in a playoff and won and the Hershey Open from 1933 to 1941.
~800 ftSW
High-speed rollercoaster in Hersheypark
Great Bear Roller Coaster, Hershey
4 min walk • The Great Bear Roller Coaster is an exhilarating attraction located in the sweetest place on Earth, Hershey Park in Hershey, Pennsylvania. This steel roller coaster, known for its distinctive roar and smooth ride, has been thrilling visitors since its debut in 1998.
~910 ftNW
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
Storm Runner, Hershey
5 min walk • Storm Runner is a launched roller coaster located at Hersheypark in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Manufactured by Intamin and situated in the Pioneer Frontier section of the park, the Accelerator Coaster opened to the public on May 8, 2004.
0.5 miW
Theme park, Museum
Hershey's Chocolate World, Hershey
13 min walk • Hershey's Chocolate World is the name of five visitor centers that started in Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States. Open year-round, Hershey's Chocolate World offers marketplace shops and restaurants, specializing in Hershey's chocolate products.
0.4 miW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Hersheypark Stadium, Hershey
12 min walk • Hersheypark Stadium is a stadium located in Hershey, Pennsylvania, on the grounds of Hersheypark. It opened on May 18, 1939. It is used as a sporting facility, concert venue and location for various other large functions.
0.4 miNW
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
Wildcat, Hershey
10 min walk • Wildcat is a wooden roller coaster located at Hersheypark in Hershey, Pennsylvania. It was the first roller coaster produced by Great Coasters International, and it opened to the public on May 26, 1996, as the anchor attraction of the Midway America section of the park.
~1220 ftW
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
Comet, Hershey
6 min walk • Comet is a wooden roller coaster at Hersheypark in Hershey, Pennsylvania. It is located in the Hollow section of Hersheypark, next to Skyrush.
~1790 ftN
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
Lightning Racer, Hershey
9 min walk • Lighting Racer is a wooden dueling roller coaster located at Hersheypark. It is located in the Midway America section of the park.

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Which popular attractions are close to Zoo America?

Nearby attractions include Trailblazer Roller Coaster, Hershey (4 min walk), Great Bear Roller Coaster, Hershey (4 min walk), Coal Cracker, Hershey (5 min walk), Storm Runner, Hershey (5 min walk).