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Lake Tobias Wildlife Park

2025 Rates

Park Admission:
$10 Ages 3+

Park Admission + Safari Tour:
$19 Ages 3+

Military Discount Every Day!
(9040)

he park grounds. See pythons, alligators and interesting creatures in the new Reptiles & Exotics building where special educational shows are given throughout the day. And the Petting Zoo is a favorite spot for anyone that likes to pet pygmy goats and camels. Picnic facilities, concession stand and souvenirs available. Great place for company picnics, birthday parties and family get-togethers.

01/15/2025

Ziva and Leo had a little 'snowman' fun today when zookeepers tried to replica one with balls and an antler. The lions enjoyed it anyway! Season opens in May - Application for summer positions OPEN NOW. Go to https://www.laketobias.com/jobs/ for all the info.
See ya' at the Zoo!

01/08/2025

Zookeeper Diaries: Just 'hanging' out!
This is Chewy, one of our 2-toed tree sloths. Chewy is in her mid twenties and has been enjoying her retirement from being an ambassador animal. Most tree sloths live 12-20 years in the wild but can live much longer in zoos. Because of her advanced age, Chewy requires routine fluids for support of her kidney function. She does great just hanging-out in her special fluid-receiving-spot and really enjoys the treats she gets for a job well done.
See ya' at the Zoo!
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01/06/2025

Zookeeper Diaries: Wyatt received a new toy today! His new enrichment toy was made possible by a donation from a patron of the park and was given in memory of the patron's granddaughter who loved the tigers. Thank you so much for your support!
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12/30/2024

From all of us to all of you: May you find as much Joy in the New Year as Bakari finds in lapping-up water from a hose!
Happy New Year!
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12/24/2024

Zookeeper Diary: It's Christmas Eve and the zookeepers decorated Christmas trees with fruits and vegetables for the baboons to enjoy. Lake Tobias wishes all of you a very Merry Christmas, too!
See ya' at the Zoo in 2025! www.laketobias.com

12/23/2024

Pumpkin Feast! The safari herds enjoyed a few leftover pumpkins recently as a bonus to their regular feed. Thank you Sysco for the treat! Get ready - Season 2025 opens in May!
See ya' at the Zoo! www.laketobias.com

12/18/2024

Zebra with a Message! Season Passes and Gift Cards make the BEST stocking stuffers! Order by Dec. 20th, (no later than 12:00 noon) to have the best chance of receiving them by Christmas Eve! ... or save the shipping and pick them up at the park. Call 717-362-9126 to get yours!
See ya' at the Zoo in 2025!
Photo by Raven Preseley

11/30/2024

Thanks Folks! For the incredible response to donating your outdated frozen turkeys, chickens, venison, and other raw meats as you clean out your freezers. It sounds like we will be having more than enough coming. Just to clarify, all of our animals are always very well fed. Our request for your outdated meats was not a plea for food. We just thought 'Why toss that old turkey when Lake Tobias could put it to use for you.' It's a win-win for both of us. The surplus meat in our animal food freezers would just be a plus for us. So, Kovu (pictured) and the zookeeping staff Thank You again for your generous offer to drop off your outdated raw meat. www.laketobias.com

11/13/2024

Final Weekend for Safari Drive-Thru! Open Nov. 16 & 17 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Check it out at www.laketobias.com. See ya' at the Drive-thru!

10/28/2024

Back by Popular Demand! Our Drive-Thru Safari begins Nov. 2nd. for the first three weekends of the month. Gates open 10 a.m. with last drive-thru admitted at 3 p.m. Attractions open include: Safari fields; Watering Hole with limited snacks and select souvenirs; restrooms; playground area and picnic pavilions. All other attractions and exhibits are closed for the season. Go to:
www.laketobias.com for vehicle guidelines.
See ya' at the Drive-Thru!

10/23/2024

The geese have landed! And this weekend is the FINAL weekend of our regular season. Come join us ... and the geese... for your last safri and zoo adventure 'till 2025. Open 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. this Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 26 & 27. See ya' at the Zoo!
www.laketobias.com

10/15/2024

Get your costumes ready, Kids! It's Boo! at the Zoo! This Weekend - Oct. 19 & 20! Free admission for children 12 yrs. and younger wearing a costume. (Does not include safari tour and scout troop uniforms not considered as a costume). Trick-or-Treat stations and children's activities. Go to: https://www.laketobias.com/events/ for details.
See ya' at the Zoo! .. for Boo! at the Zoo!

10/11/2024

Open on Columbus Day - Monday, Oct. 14th! Adventure lived - Memories made! Park open 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. with last safari tour of the day departing at 4 p.m.
See ya' at the Zoo! .... on Columbus Day!
www.laketobias.com

10/01/2024

Screaming Goat with BIG News: Wow! We Won 4 TIMES! Lake Tobias is the 'Place To Take Kids', 'Place You Always Enjoy', 'Place To Spend A Day Off', AND the 'Must See Place' by Harrisburg Magazine's 2024 Simply The Best contest! Come and see for yourself - we're open weekends and Columbus Day thru October! Thanks for all the votes folks!
See ya' at the Zoo! www.laketobias.com

09/25/2024

Zookeeper Diaries: Leo's lookin' good! Today Leo got a checkup! While under sedation, the vet gave Leo a physical wellness exam, vaccines, bloodwork, a good grooming, and x-rays to look for early signs of arthritis due to his age. (See pictures attached.) At 12 years old, Leo is considered to be a senior. After 15 years old, he would be geriatric. Most males in the wild rarely live past 10, while males in zoos can live into their late teens or twenties. With continued routine vet care, we hope Leo lives a long time!
See ya' at the Zoo! www.laketobias.com

09/12/2024

Giraffe Diaries 3 (continued): Kimba and Oliver get their turn! Watch Kimba with his target training (third video attached). He may be one of our youngest giraffes, but he is really quite good! After all the giraffes have completed their morning routines and are released outside, giraffe keeper Allie will clean the stalls. ...it's all part of the job. And all of our giraffe keepers LOVE it! Working with our four gentle giants is a joy! See ya' at the Zoo! Now open weekends only and Columbus Day thru October. www.laketobias.com

09/10/2024

Zookeeper Diaries: Welcome to the zoo! Two new Watusi cows were just introduced into the safari field (pictured center and right). You will find these gorgeous girls on the safari tour beginning this weekend. See ya' at the Zoo! www.laketobias.com

Address

760 Tobias Drive
Halifax, PA
17032

Opening Hours

Saturday	10am - 3pm
Sunday	10am - 3pm

Telephone

+17173629126

Website

http://www.laketobias.com/

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From all of us to all of you: May you find as much Joy in the New Year as Bakari finds in lapping-up water from a hose! Happy New Year! www.laketobias.com

Lake Tobias wildlife Park Canadian Geese invasion.

Boo! at the Zoo!

Oliver (left) has finished his training and joins the whole gang in the pasture - ready for a new day.

Target training and hand-rubbing is done to help make any needed vet care as stress-free as possible for the giraffes. Allie also checks Kimba's teeth and gums during the training, too.

Kimba is always ready to enter the tamer. He Loves his training sessions! Notice he uses the lower head-entry since he is much smaller than Bakari at almost 17 ft.

Allie rotates the giraffes for training. Kimba is next and little Oliver is on deck.

Bakari has returned to the barn rather than wait outside for the rest of the boys today. It takes a little extra encouragement from Allie to get him to follow Tucker. When Kimba hears the door rolling shut, he knows he is up next.

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Our Story

Hundreds of wild and exotic animals from around the world. Open-air Safari Tour busses take you along 150 acres of rolling hills to view the wildlife in their natural habitat. Safari Tour Guides give you interesting facts about the animals as they come close enough to the bus for you to touch. Tigers, lions, zebras and ostriches are a few of the many zoo exhibits you will see as you stroll along the park grounds. See pythons, alligators and interesting creatures in the new Reptiles & Exotics building where special educational shows are given throughout the day. The Petting Zoo is a favorite spot for anyone that likes to pet pygmy goats and camels. And the new J. R. Tobias Museum and Education Center uses artifacts, photographs, hands-on activities, and videos to tell an interesting story of how the park was created. Picnic facilities, concession stand and souvenirs available. Great place for company picnics, birthday parties and family get-togethers.