Lehigh Valley Zoo
A mid-sized zoo in the Trexler Nature Preserve where you can get close to snow leopards and kangaroos and watch giraffe feeding.
The Lehigh Valley Zoo sits in the Trexler Nature Preserve about 20 km northwest of Allentown. It covers around 29 acres and houses more than a hundred species, including snow leopards, red pandas, giraffes, kangaroos and penguins. Highlights include a walk-through kangaroo area and a giraffe feeding platform, making it good for a half-day trip with kids. Admission is about USD 20. The preserve also has elk and bison pastures and hiking trails.
Opening hours
Approx. 10:00–16:00 (extended in summer)
Nearby sights
- Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom
- Liberty Bell Museum
- Allentown Art Museum
- Hill to Hill Bridge
- Colonial Industrial Quarter
- Moravian Sun Inn
- Moravian Book Shop
- Central Moravian Church