ZooAmerica
ZooAmerica is a zoo located. Head to Derry Township to see it. Look also at Hersheypark, 0.4 mi away.
A zoo & aquarium inside Derry Township
You can stay in Derry Township
ZooAmerica is inside Derry Township, which has 48 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Baltimore
Baltimore is about 68 miles south and Philadelphia is about 82 miles east (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Jun, Aug, Sep and Oct
April, May, June, August, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 63–83°. When to go ↓
An airport 9 miles away
Harrisburg (MDT) has airline service, about 9 miles from ZooAmerica.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
The year’s weather
Below are typical highs and lows near ZooAmerica.
ZooAmerica
ZooAmerica is a zoo located in Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States. It was founded in 1910 by Milton S. Hershey with a few animals, including bears, birds, and deer. Today, it covers 11 acres and is home to more than 75 species and 200 individual animals, including some that are rare and endangered.
The zoo is privately controlled by the Hershey Trust Company and is connected to Hersheypark. It is also an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA).
- Type
- Zoo & aquarium
- Area
- 11 acres
- Wikipedia readers
- 5.5K a year
Overnight near ZooAmerica
Places to stay start in Derry Township (48) and Swatara Township (25).
- 1Hersheypark
- 2Hersheypark Stadium
- 3Hershey's Chocolate World
- 4Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School
- 5Hersheypark Arena
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From ZooAmerica | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derry Township | in town | — | 48 36 hotels · 4 motels · 5 inns & B&Bs · 3 campgrounds | 25,179 | $390K | B |
| Swatara Township | 9 mi west | 15 min | 25 21 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 27,936 | $214K | C |
| East Hanover Township | 7 mi north | 10 min | 15 9 hotels · 3 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs | 6,100 | $317K | — |
| Lower Paxton Township | 8 mi west | 10 min | 15 14 hotels · 1 campground | 55,564 | $285K | — |
| West Hanover Township | 7 mi northwest | 10 min | 13 11 hotels · 1 motel · 1 lodge or cabins | 11,601 | $308K | — |
| Fairview Township | 14 mi southwest | 20 min | 22 15 hotels · 2 motels · 5 inns & B&Bs | 18,015 | $286K | A− |
| Susquehanna Township | 12 mi west | 20 min | 12 12 hotels | 28,434 | $227K | B− |
| Lower Swatara Township | 7 mi southwest | 10 min | 7 4 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins | 10,043 | $235K | A− |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Combine it with these
Places worth adding lie within 70 miles.
1in town Theme parkHersheypark3.0M visitors a year
Big draw56 mi LandmarkRaven Rock Mountain Complex
2in town Stadium & arenaHersheypark Stadium
3in town MuseumHershey's Chocolate World
428 mi National MonumentCarlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument
5in town Stadium & arenaHersheypark Arena
Big draw70 mi Stadium & arenaM&T Bank Stadium
69 mi Stadium & arenaOriole Park at Camden YardsPhoto credits
Hersheypark: Michael Gray, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Raven Rock Mountain Complex: US Government, Public domain · Hersheypark Stadium: 45BearsFan, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Hershey's Chocolate World: Phillyfan0419, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument: Unknown authorUnknown author, Public domain · Hersheypark Arena: Hersheyarena4ever at English Wikipedia, Public domain · M&T Bank Stadium: United States Department of Defense Cherie Cullen, Public domain · Oriole Park at Camden Yards: Keith Allison, CC BY-SA 2.0
ZooAmerica: what to know
Is ZooAmerica in Derry Township?
Yes. It’s inside Derry Township, PA.
When is the best time to visit ZooAmerica?
April, May, June, August, September and October, with highs of 63–83°.
How far is ZooAmerica from Baltimore and Philadelphia?
About 68 miles south of Baltimore and about 82 miles east of Philadelphia, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to ZooAmerica?
Harrisburg (MDT), about 9 miles away. The nearest big hub is Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (BWI), about 77 miles.
Where should I stay near ZooAmerica?
Derry Township (in town, 48 places to stay), Swatara Township (9 mi, 25 places to stay) and East Hanover Township (7 mi, 15 places to stay).
Local tips in Derry Township
Start the conversation in Derry Township’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.