Claws 'N' Paws Wild Animal Park
A small private zoo near Lake Wallenpaupack where visitors can see lions, tigers, and giraffes up close and feed small animals. Great for families.
Claws 'N' Paws Wild Animal Park is in the woods near Hamlin and houses about 120 species, including white lions, tigers, giraffes, lemurs, birds, and reptiles. The walking route is about 1.5 km long. Daily keeper talks, bird shows, and a children's feeding area are offered, and visitors can pay to feed the giraffes. Adult admission is about $25. The park is closed in winter and can be paired with a visit to Lake Wallenpaupack on the same day.
Opening hours
~May–Oct 10:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Lake Wallenpaupack
- Promised Land State Park
- Dorflinger Glass Museum
- Mount Airy Casino Resort
- Kalahari Resorts Poconos
- Great Wolf Lodge Poconos
- Camelback Mountain Resort
- The Crossings Premium Outlets