Plumpton Park Zoo
The Plumpton Park Zoo is located in Rising Sun, Maryland, United States, along Maryland Route 273, which is part of the Mason and Dixon Scenic Byway. On the map, it sits 3 mi southeast of West Nottingham Township. Its origins go back to 1985.
A zoo & aquarium, 3 mi southeast of West Nottingham Township
Elkton is the nearest base
Elkton is 12 miles southeast, with 13 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Baltimore
Baltimore is about 43 miles southwest and Philadelphia is about 51 miles northeast (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Jun, Sep and Oct
April, May, June, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 64–82°. When to go ↓
Established in 1985
Plumpton Park Zoo dates from 1985. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Plumpton Park Zoo
The Plumpton Park Zoo is located in Rising Sun, Maryland, United States, along Maryland Route 273, which is part of the Mason and Dixon Scenic Byway. The Jeremiah Brown House and Mill Site, which is on the National Register of Historic Places, is also on the site.
The zoo was started by Edward Plumstead in 1985 on his family estate, initially with deer and a few domestic animals. Now the zoo is home to over 180 exotic animals of 60 different species and a professionally trained staff of zookeepers and professionals. The zoo welcomes over 85,000 visitors a year.
- Type
- Zoo & aquarium
- Animals
- 180 animals
- Established
- 1985
- Wikipedia readers
- 1.5K a year
Where to sleep near Plumpton Park Zoo
The first towns with rooms are Newark (17) and Elkton (13).
Newark
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
30,359 people
13 mi east of Plumpton Park Zoo
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Plumpton Park Zoo | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newark | 13 mi east | 20 min | 17 14 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 30,359 | $383K | C |
| Elkton | 12 mi southeast | 20 min | 13 9 hotels · 3 motels · 1 inn or B&B | 16,670 | $293K | D− |
| Aberdeen | 16 mi southwest | 25 min | 21 16 hotels · 3 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs | 18,374 | $261K | D |
| East Lampeter Township | 26 mi northwest | 40 min | 68 40 hotels · 9 motels · 16 inns & B&Bs · 3 campgrounds | 18,814 | $307K | C+ |
| Charlestown | 9 mi south | 15 min | 4 1 inn or B&B · 3 campgrounds | 1,553 | $378K | — |
| Brookside | 16 mi east | 25 min | 10 8 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B | 15,115 | $280K | — |
| Wilmington Manor | 22 mi east | 35 min | 20 12 hotels · 6 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs | 8,214 | $241K | — |
| North East | 7 mi southeast | 10 min | 3 3 hotels | 4,237 | $292K | C− |
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Getting there
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Questions people have about Plumpton Park Zoo
What town is Plumpton Park Zoo near?
West Nottingham Township, PA, about 3 miles northwest.
When is the best time to visit Plumpton Park Zoo?
April, May, June, September and October, with highs of 64–82°.
How far is Plumpton Park Zoo from Baltimore and Philadelphia?
About 43 miles southwest of Baltimore and about 51 miles northeast of Philadelphia, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Plumpton Park Zoo?
Wilmington (ILG), about 21 miles away. The nearest big hub is Philadelphia (PHL), about 42 miles.
Where should I stay near Plumpton Park Zoo?
Newark (13 mi, 17 places to stay), Elkton (12 mi, 13 places to stay) and Aberdeen (16 mi, 21 places to stay).
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