Pymatuning Deer Park
Jamestown, PA
- Admission
- $12
- Accreditation
- None listed
not accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums
Everything below is directory information drawn from public sources and the zoo's own site.
Animals at Pymatuning Deer Park
We haven't confirmed this zoo's animal list yet.
Feathers & Fangs from visitors
What people who've been to Pymatuning Deer Park say
A Feather is something this zoo does well; a Fang is something it gets wrong. Left by people who've been, and read by us before they appear.
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About Pymatuning Deer Park
Pymatuning Deer Park is a family-owned and operated animal park at 804 East Jamestown Road in Jamestown, Pennsylvania. The park's website places it at the southern end of Pymatuning Lake and describes animals and birds from around the world in a wooded setting under a canopy of trees. Visitors walk through the grounds and see both domestic and exotic animals. The park is not accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.
History
According to the park's website, Pymatuning Deer Park was established in 1953. The website says the park has been passed on from generation to generation for over 70 years.
Exhibits and habitats
The Kiddie Zoo is a section where visitors can interact with baby animals and farm animals. The website says state law prohibits bringing food from outside the park to feed the animals. The park also has pony rides along a wilderness trail, limited to riders under 80 pounds, and a train ride called the Deer Park Express. Picnic facilities are available for families and groups, and the Deer Park Gift Shop sells souvenirs and gifts.
Planning your visit
As listed on the park's website, the season opened on the weekend of May 9 and 10, and from late August the park is open Saturdays and Sundays only until the end of September, plus Labor Day. Admission, ride tickets, and season passes are described on the park's website. The phone number listed is 724-932-3200.
What we haven't confirmed
Everything above came from public sources. These specifics we haven't stood behind yet:
- Current season dates and hours
- Parking
- Full species list
- Whether admission details have changed
Pymatuning Deer Park compared with nearby zoos
How Pymatuning Deer Park lines up against the closest zoos we have details for — useful if you're deciding between them for the same day out.
| Zoo | Distance | Admission | Hours | Size | AZA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pymatuning Deer ParkThis zooJamestown, PA | — | $12 | Closed for the season (closed October through April). Closed October through April. | — | No |
| Erie ZooErie, PA | 46 mi | $12–$13 | 10 am – 5pm | 15 acres | No |
| Akron ZooAkron, OH | 64 mi | $11–$21 | 10 am – 5 pm | 77 acres | Yes |
| Cleveland Metroparks ZooCleveland, OH | 67 mi | $22.50–$23.50 | 10am – 5pm | 183 acres | Yes |
Distances are straight-line. A dash means we haven't confirmed that detail yet, not that the zoo lacks it.
AZAThe Association of Zoos and Aquariums. Accredited members have passed an independent inspection of animal care and welfare, safety, conservation and education, repeated every five years. Many smaller facilities never apply, so “not accredited” isn't a verdict on its own. What accreditation means · How we check this
Pymatuning Deer Park: common questions
Is Pymatuning Deer Park AZA accredited?
No. The park is not accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.
When was it established?
The park's website gives 1953 as its establishment date.
Who owns it?
The website describes it as family-owned and operated.
Are there rides?
The website lists pony rides and a train ride called the Deer Park Express.
Can visitors bring food to feed the animals?
No. The website says state law prohibits food from outside the park for feeding the animals.
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