Plumpton Park Zoo

Plumpton Park Zoo This is the Official Facebook Fan Page for the Plumpton Park Zoo in Rising Sun, MD The is also a shaded picnic area and snack bar.
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Plumpton Park offers the perfect blend of big zoo animals and small zoo comfort. Come see animals like Jimmie the Giraffe, Louie the Black Bear, and Zoe the Zebra along with Alexis and Miracle the Siberian Tigers in a very close and intimate setting. We're a wonderful destination for children and families as well as animal lovers of all ages.

🥧 Feast with the Beast is here 🥧Come see all our friends enjoy their own delicious Thanksgiving meal on November 29th! S...
11/17/2025

🥧 Feast with the Beast is here 🥧

Come see all our friends enjoy their own delicious Thanksgiving meal on November 29th! Starting with our wolves at 11am and moving through the zoo every half hour! The perfect way to end your thanksgiving break!

🎄 ‘Tis the season: Zoo Lights Returns to PPZ! 🎄Looking for the perfect way to celebrate the holiday season with your fam...
11/14/2025

🎄 ‘Tis the season: Zoo Lights Returns to PPZ! 🎄

Looking for the perfect way to celebrate the holiday season with your family and support your local zoo? Zoo Lights is back and brighter than ever! Join us December 12, 13, 19–23, and 26–29 from 6pm–9pm for a magical evening filled with sparkling lights, festive cheer, and unforgettable animal moments. 🌟

Have the opportunity to watch a Tiger Feeding or participate in Camel Feedings (Please check the event flyer for specific dates!)

🎅 Plus—Santa will be visiting on December 12, 13, and 19–23!

In previous years, Zoo Lights was free for our members. Unfortunately, due to rising costs of feed, hay, electricity, and other essential care items, we now need to charge a small—but discounted—fee for members. This was not an easy decision, but it has become necessary to ensure our animals stay healthy, warm, and well cared for throughout the winter.

Every dollar from Zoo Lights directly supports winter care for our animals during the slower off-season. Your visit truly makes a difference. ❤️ We deeply appreciate your understanding, support, and love for the zoo. We can’t wait to see lots of smiling faces lighting up the night this December! ✨🐾

A huge thank you to the Notre Dame Preparatory School Field Hockey Team for your amazing donations to Plumpton Park Zoo!...
11/13/2025

A huge thank you to the Notre Dame Preparatory School Field Hockey Team for your amazing donations to Plumpton Park Zoo! 🦁🐒 Your generosity helps us continue providing the best care for our animals and supports our mission.

We’re so grateful for your kindness and community spirit — thank you for making a difference!

🎃 Another spooktacular year of Boo at the Zoo is in the books! 🎃We loved seeing so many amazing costumes, big smiles, an...
10/26/2025

🎃 Another spooktacular year of Boo at the Zoo is in the books! 🎃

We loved seeing so many amazing costumes, big smiles, and happy families enjoying the day with us. 👻

A HUGE thank you to all of our incredible volunteers who came out to help make this event possible — your support, energy, and community spirit truly make the magic happen! 🧡

We’re already looking forward to next year! Until then, thank you for helping make Boo at the Zoo such a fun and memorable tradition at Plumpton Park Zoo!

10/24/2025

Plumpton Park Zoo is seeking a dependable, hands-on individual to join our Maintenance Department. Our team keeps the zoo safe, welcoming, and enjoyable for visitors and animals alike.

Duties include:
• General upkeep of zoo buildings and grounds
• Minor repairs, painting, and carpentry
• Landscaping, mowing, and outdoor projects
• Cleaning and maintaining restrooms and public areas
• Assisting animal care staff with facility needs

What we’re looking for:
• Practical maintenance, handyman, or custodial experience
• Ability to work outdoors in all seasons
• Dependability and a positive, team-oriented attitude
• Willingness to pitch in wherever needed

Retirees are strongly encouraged to apply!
We welcome applications from retirees who want to stay active, share their skills, and make a meaningful contribution to the community. Flexible scheduling can be arranged.

Why join us?
• Be part of a mission-driven nonprofit zoo dedicated to animals and conservation
• Enjoy a unique work environment surrounded by wildlife
• Flexible hours and supportive team atmosphere

At Plumpton Park Zoo, we’re more than just a workplace—we’re a mission. As a nonprofit organization, we offer modest salaries, but the real reward is the experience. Our team spends each day caring for exotic and endangered animals, educating the public, and helping build a true cornerstone of the community.

Working here means gaining experiences and opportunities that very few people in the world ever have. You’ll be part of something bigger—protecting wildlife, inspiring visitors, and making a difference.

If you’re only looking for a big paycheck, this isn’t the job for you. But if you want a career that gives back, provides unforgettable experiences, and challenges you to rise to the occasion, then we encourage you to apply.

To apply email [email protected]
Or stop by the zoo to fill out an application.

Frankie is happy to announce that we are hiring for our admissions department. The ideal candidate will have retail expe...
10/16/2025

Frankie is happy to announce that we are hiring for our admissions department. The ideal candidate will have retail experience. They must have excellent customer service abilities. The candidate will handle the registers, make food, stock the gift shop, create orders, manage memberships and handle events. If interested, please email your resume to [email protected]

🦇🎃 We’re looking for VOLUNTEERS for Boo at the Zoo this Saturday October 18th! 🎃🦇Boo at the Zoo is one of our favorite f...
10/13/2025

🦇🎃 We’re looking for VOLUNTEERS for Boo at the Zoo this Saturday October 18th! 🎃🦇

Boo at the Zoo is one of our favorite family events of the year — and we need your help to make it a spooktacular success! 👻

We’re inviting individuals and businesses to join us for this fun-filled Halloween event! You’ll get to hand out candy, decorate your table, and meet hundreds of local families as they trick-or-treat through the zoo. It’s also an awesome way to promote your business and connect with the community!

🎃 Event Details: Kids ages 2–12 are invited to come in costume and trick-or-treat through the zoo! Guests can also purchase tickets to enjoy our maze, hayride, or both!

If you can’t attend in person but would still like to participate — such as donating candy or decorations — we’d love your support!

📧 For more information or to sign up, email [email protected]. Let’s make this year’s Boo at the Zoo the best one yet! 🧡🕸️

Happy Vet Tech Week! This week we’re shining the spotlight on our amazing Veterinary Technician, Dina! 🌟Vet techs are th...
10/12/2025

Happy Vet Tech Week!

This week we’re shining the spotlight on our amazing Veterinary Technician, Dina! 🌟

Vet techs are the unsung heroes of animal care. They assist with exams, run bloodwork and fecals, administer medications, perform health checks, and keep meticulous medical records — all while providing comfort, compassion, and support to every animal in their care. They are the heart behind the science and the calm in every challenging moment. 🩺❤️ Dina embodies all of that and so much more. From endless hours helping our keepers, keeping our vet organized, running tests, monitoring treatments, handling paperwork, and making sure every animal—from the tiniest bird to the biggest cat—gets the best care possible, she does it all with patience, kindness, and love.

Your hard work and dedication never go unnoticed, Dina. The animals (and all of us!) are so lucky to have you. 💕 We truly would be lost without you!

Please join us in giving a huge THANK YOU to Dina for everything she does for Plumpton Park Zoo and our animal family!

🦇🎃 We’re looking for VOLUNTEERS for Boo at the Zoo! 🎃🦇Boo at the Zoo is one of our favorite family events of the year — ...
10/09/2025

🦇🎃 We’re looking for VOLUNTEERS for Boo at the Zoo! 🎃🦇
Boo at the Zoo is one of our favorite family events of the year — and we need your help to make it a spooktacular success! 👻

We’re inviting individuals and businesses to join us for this fun-filled Halloween event! You’ll get to hand out candy, decorate your table, and meet hundreds of local families as they trick-or-treat through the zoo. It’s also an awesome way to promote your business and connect with the community!

🎃 Event Details: Kids ages 2–12 are invited to come in costume and trick-or-treat through the zoo! Guests can also purchase tickets to enjoy our maze, hayride, or both!

If you can’t attend in person but would still like to participate — such as donating candy or decorations — we’d love your support!

📧 For more information or to sign up, email [email protected]. Let’s make this year’s Boo at the Zoo the best one yet! 🧡🕸️

“Let us develop respect for all living things. Let us try to replace violence and intolerance with understanding and com...
10/03/2025

“Let us develop respect for all living things. Let us try to replace violence and intolerance with understanding and compassion. And love."

We are joining the millions around the world in saying goodbye to a true legend — Dr. Jane Goodall. Her passing is a huge loss to the global conservation community and to anyone who has ever been inspired by her incredible work.
Dr. Goodall’s groundbreaking research with chimpanzees in Gombe, Tanzania changed the way the world sees animals. She showed us that they feel, think, and connect in ways we had never fully understood — and that we are all part of the same natural world. But her impact didn’t stop there.
She spent her life fighting for the planet, for peace, and for the next generation — empowering young people everywhere to believe that they could make a difference. And she proved that even one voice, when fueled by compassion and purpose, can change the world.

Here at Plumpton Park Zoo, we’re incredibly grateful for her legacy. Her work continues to inspire what we do every day — from caring for animals, to educating our guests about conservation, and the importance of protecting wildlife.

09/28/2025

A little rain did not dampen the hard core supporters of Plumpton Park Zoo!

Address

1416 Telegraph Road
Rising Sun, MD
21911

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 6pm

Telephone

+14106586850

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