Tristate Zoological Park
The Tri-State Zoological Park was a 16-acre (6.5 ha) zoo located. Its address puts it 2 mi southwest of Pleasant Grove. Records date it to 2003.
A zoo & aquarium, 2 mi southwest of Pleasant Grove
Cumberland is the nearest base
Cumberland is 2 miles west, with 10 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Sep and Oct
May, June, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 67–83°. When to go ↓
Established in 2003
Tristate Zoological Park dates from 2003. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Tristate Zoological Park
The Tri-State Zoological Park was a 16-acre (6.5 ha) zoo located in Cumberland, Maryland, United States. The nonprofit zoo opened in 2003, and contained mainly exotic animals rescued or in need of homes, including lions, tigers, primates, various exotics, birds and reptiles.
The zoo was privately owned by Bob Candy of Cumberland and has no paid employees, run only by volunteers.
- Type
- Zoo & aquarium
- Area
- 16 acres
- Established
- 2003
Rooms near Tristate Zoological Park
The nearest towns with places to stay are Cumberland (10) and La Vale (6).
Cumberland
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
18,799 people
2 mi west of Tristate Zoological Park
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Tristate Zoological Park | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland | 2 mi west | 5 min | 10 5 hotels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 1 hostel · 1 campground | 18,799 | $123K | D |
| La Vale | 6 mi west | 10 min | 6 6 hotels | 4,196 | $171K | — |
| Bowling Green | 5 mi southwest | 10 min | 5 4 hotels · 1 motel | 966 | $132K | — |
| Frostburg | 11 mi west | 15 min | 9 4 hotels · 2 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 6,979 | $182K | A+ |
| Bowmans Addition | 3 mi northwest | 5 min | 2 1 motel · 1 campground | 1,102 | $187K | — |
| Meyersdale | 20 mi northwest | 30 min | 8 2 hotels · 1 motel · 4 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 1,986 | $104K | — |
| Greenville Township | 15 mi northwest | 25 min | 4 1 lodge or cabins · 3 campgrounds | 752 | $201K | — |
| Bath (Berkeley Springs) | 26 mi east | 40 min | 16 5 hotels · 7 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 753 | $185K | — |
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Know before you visit Tristate Zoological Park
What town is Tristate Zoological Park near?
Pleasant Grove, MD, about 2 miles northeast.
When is the best time to visit Tristate Zoological Park?
May, June, September and October, with highs of 67–83°.
How far is Tristate Zoological Park from Pittsburgh?
About 86 miles northwest of Pittsburgh, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Tristate Zoological Park?
John Murtha Johnstown Cambria County (JST), about 46 miles away. The nearest big hub is Washington Dulles (IAD), about 84 miles.
Where should I stay near Tristate Zoological Park?
Cumberland (2 mi, 10 places to stay), La Vale (6 mi, 6 places to stay) and Bowling Green (5 mi, 5 places to stay).
Advice from Pleasant Grove
People in Pleasant Grove have not posted tips yet; their Town Square is open.
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