Hidden gems - Zoos in Carbondale, United States not to miss (Updated April, 2024)

Hidden gems: Zoos in Carbondale

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Carbondale. This list contains 22 places from Zoo category.

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Prehistoric World

Zoo

👍👍 So I do have a few negatives, I'll start with those-r I truly wish that prehistoric zoo had a full size venue rather than being cooped up and scattered in small buildings. This makes it very hard for families like mine (6 people) to walk around if anyone else is inside, and borderline dangerous for...

5.00 (127 reviews) (~242.33 km from centre)

Firefly Fields

Farm shop

👍👍 Great place for the whole family to enjoy. Goats are super friendly. The kids even got to do pony rides with Smokey. They had a great time, will definitely be coming here again.

5.00 (25 reviews) (~233.75 km from centre)

Jacob's Creek Farm Pony

Pony ride service

👍👍 Didn’t see a creek, farm, nor pony... but I did see Jacob

5.00 (6 reviews) (~167.77 km from centre)

Pere David's Deer

Zoo

👍👍 These deers are so beautiful.

5.00 (6 reviews) (~157.8 km from centre)

Bouncy Time Moon Bounces and Party Rental

Party equipment rental service

5.00 (5 reviews) (~199.11 km from centre)

Helga Beck Asian Elephant Preserve

Zoo

👍👍 Watching the twins play was awesome!!

4.90 (40 reviews) (~172.55 km from centre)

G&G Animals

Zoo

👍👍 Great zoo! The zoo keeper gave us a tour even though it was her off hours. She was very knowledgeable and accommodating and even let our 1 year old feed the tortoises!

4.90 (30 reviews) (~221.45 km from centre)

Hippo Habitat

Zoo

4.90 (9 reviews) (~179.98 km from centre)

World of Reptiles, Bronx Zoo

Zoo

👍 Great place for the whole family to enjoy. Kids Love the merry go round and the childrens zoo. The 🦋 butterfly house, n the reptile 🦎 house are an adventure. I recommend to buy a membership, cause it's cheaper, you save money on food n drinks n merchandise plus you have access to all attractions i...

4.80 (34 reviews) (~157.85 km from centre)

Jack's Petting & Pony Farm

Pony ride service

👍👍 Jack was amazing! I booked him for my daughters 1st birthday party and it was the highlight of the party! Such an incredible set up with his lovely animals. I’ve been to other parties with petting zoos and nothing compares to this.

4.80 (31 reviews) (~117 km from centre)

Chilean Flamingos, Bronx Zoo

Zoo

4.80 (5 reviews) (~157.73 km from centre)

Reptile and Amphibian House

Zoo

👍👍 I go for the turtles. Oh, and the awesome colorful poisonous frogs!

4.70 (143 reviews) (~179.75 km from centre)

McNeil Avian Center

Bird watching area

👍👍 Love the avian center. So many kinds of birds....just don't go in here on a hot day...you'll sweat! Lol. Also, it cann get rather loud, so if you are sensitive to bird sounds, you might want to carry ear plugs...especially if the hornbills are being feisty. Lol

4.70 (47 reviews) (~179.97 km from centre)

Trap House

Zoo

👍👍 Absolutely stellar experience renting this 4-bedroom house! From the spacious rooms to the charming decor, every corner exudes comfort and warmth. The brothers' hospitality is unmatched; they were incredibly accommodating and ensured our stay was beyond delightful. The property's serene ambiance com...

4.70 (29 reviews) (~148.03 km from centre)

Beaversprite Sanctuary

Zoo

👍 I didn't see any beavers but the anticipation of maybe seeing a beaver had me on the edge of my seat. If you are truly looking to spot a beaver I recommend looking up beavers on google images. Edit: You could also use bing

4.70 (9 reviews) (~182.8 km from centre)

Snow Leopards, Bronx zoo

Zoo

👍👍 Cool wild dogs, they were pretty chill :)

4.60 (35 reviews) (~157.59 km from centre)

Water is Life

Zoo

4.60 (27 reviews) (~180.03 km from centre)

Giraffe Habitat

Zoo

👍 Three giraffes ambling around passing time. There is young one doing silly things as a part of growing up.

4.60 (16 reviews) (~179.94 km from centre)

Little Ray's Nature Center

Zoo

👍 Located inside destiny mall. My son really enjoyed the visit here. We purchased the general admission tickets. They have some neat animals here. We were able to pet a very large boa constricter, a hedge hog,hold a tarantula, pet a python and a armadillo. The armadillo was very friendly. They had a s...

4.50 (51 reviews) (~175.2 km from centre)

KidZooU

Zoo

👍👍 Great place for kids to play with animals here!!

4.50 (31 reviews) (~179.75 km from centre)

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Hidden gems: Zoos in Carbondale, United States