After many years of driving past it on Rt 15 to Pennsylvania, I discovered the wonders of Catoctin Wildlife Preserve & Zoo a few years ago. This zoo is located in the Catoctin Mountains in Thurmont, MD about 40-45 minutes from Leesburg, VA. Because it is in the mountains, the temperature is about 10-15 degrees cooler than in town. The zoo is also very well shaded. Due to budget reason, this is a good once a summer day trip. This zoo is expensive but is well worth a once a summer visit. If you purchase a membership, you can visit the zoo anytime for up to a year. Membership offer zoo discounts as well. Bring a picnic lunch & snacks to save on food cost! Plenty of picnic tables. Bring your walking shoe---lots & lots of walking. For the little ones--bring a wagon or a good stroller. I do not recommend an umbrella stroller unless it has good tires. This zoo looks small from the outside, but there is so much to see and something for everyone! Venomous snakes of all kinds, bears, jaguars, tigers, camels, lions, deer, lemurs, kangaroos, monkeys, various farm animals, alligators, wolves, reptiles, etc. They also have quite a butterfly garden! If the little ones or not so little ones get tired of walking, several small sand playgrounds are scattered throughout the zoo for their enjoyment.
http://www.cwpzoo.com/
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