Fort Rickey Discovery Zoo

Fort Rickey Discovery Zoo A special kind of zoo with kids and fun in mind. Exotic and native animals. THE 2023 SEASON BEGINS MAY13TH! No Dogs permitted on property please. Thank you!!

Petting areas, educational animal presentations, playgrounds, picnic areas, gift shop.
$12.00+tax per adult (16yrs and up)
$10.00+tax per child (2yrs-15yrs)
Under 2yrs is free! (Weekends only until June 24th..then open daily for the summer)

Daily Presentation Schedule: (subject to change without notice)
10:30am- Maternity Ward Visits
11:00am- Porcupine Presentation
11:30am- Snake Presentation
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2:00pm- Maternity Ward Visits
12:30pm- Capybara Presentation
1:00pm- Wallaby Presentation
1:30pm- Snake Presentation
2:00pm- Maternity Ward Visits
2:30pm- Gray Wolf Presentation
3:00pm- Eagle Owl Presentation
3:30pm- Otter Presentation


No Pets Allowed. No smoking on zoo grounds. Only feed the animals food that we provide.

HE HAS BEEN FOUND, SAFE!! The photo below is one that Johnny Koscinski took for us this summer. We are so happy to lear...
12/14/2024

HE HAS BEEN FOUND, SAFE!! The photo below is one that Johnny Koscinski took for us this summer. We are so happy to learn that after missing for 4 days he has been reunited with his loved ones. We would imagine he's receiving lots of hugs like the one pictured here. ❤️ Thank you for all your thoughts and prayers!!!

December 2nd is CYBER MONDAY and we are offering 10% off season passes! Visit our website www.fortrickey.com and use c...
12/01/2024

December 2nd is CYBER MONDAY and we are offering 10% off season passes! Visit our website www.fortrickey.com and use code FAVZOO25 to get the sale price this day only! Season passes to Fort Rickey make a great gift! 🎁🎄🐾

11/28/2024
Remember when we complained it was too hot or there's too many bugs? Not a problem today!! 😁 This is our last weekend of...
11/02/2024

Remember when we complained it was too hot or there's too many bugs? Not a problem today!! 😁 This is our last weekend of the 2024 season and even though it's chilly for us, the wolves sure are loving it! We are OPEN 10am-4pm Sat Nov 2nd & Sun Nov 3rd. We'll have hot cider, hot chocolate, hot coffee, and a warm fire waiting for you! See you soon! www.fortrickey.com

Due to the many requests and a decent weather forecast, we have decided to extend our season for one more weekend! Nove...
10/25/2024

Due to the many requests and a decent weather forecast, we have decided to extend our season for one more weekend! November 3rd will now be the last day of our 2024 season. If you can't make it out to our Fall Fun Days this weekend, don't worry, you've got one more chance! www.fortrickey.com

Our wolves Khari and Nova have a mission in life.. To educate our visitors of this very thing: Wolves are not dangerous ...
10/22/2024

Our wolves Khari and Nova have a mission in life.. To educate our visitors of this very thing: Wolves are not dangerous animals to us in the wild, they do not consider humans prey. Let's do right by them and celebrate wolf awareness week together by sharing this knowledge!

From Little Red Riding Hood to the Halloween thriller "Wolf Man," stories often paint wolves as scary creatures but conservationists argued it is the wrong view. Most gray wolves across the contiguous U.S. are protected under the federal Endangered Species Act. ...

Tomorrow, Oct 22nd, is our last Toddler Tuesdays! of the season and the weather is looking spectacular! If you have a t...
10/21/2024

Tomorrow, Oct 22nd, is our last Toddler Tuesdays! of the season and the weather is looking spectacular! If you have a toddler in your life, this day is for you!! Don't miss it! www.fortrickey.com

Open 10am-2pm, Regular admission rates apply.

10/18/2024

The one thing, Arthur, the wallaby, enjoys more than peanuts is willow leaves. Clearly. 😄
It's going to be a beautiful weekend! Come see Arthur and maybe feed him a peanut during our Wallaby Presentation at 1pm. He's a great little guy! 😊
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What an honor! We had such a great time with these families ☺️
10/18/2024

What an honor! We had such a great time with these families ☺️

Tomorrow, October 15th, is our next Toddler Tuesdays! Event! Dress warm and get ready to kid around with the best lil'...
10/14/2024

Tomorrow, October 15th, is our next Toddler Tuesdays! Event! Dress warm and get ready to kid around with the best lil' goats in NY! ☺️ Open 10am-2pm. Regular admission rates apply. www.fortrickey.com

10/14/2024

Fort Rickey will be closed due to rain and cold temperatures today, Monday Oct. 14th. We'll see you next weekend!

"Wiggles" sure is getting big! Come say hi to him and his little brother "Giggles" this weekend during our Fall Fun Days...
10/11/2024

"Wiggles" sure is getting big! Come say hi to him and his little brother "Giggles" this weekend during our Fall Fun Days! The cooler weather is really bringing out the zoomies in these guys and they sure do get silly!! 😄
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Today, Thursday Oct 10th, is Homeschool Day at Fort Rickey! ! Jill would like to remind everyone to dress warm, it's a b...
10/10/2024

Today, Thursday Oct 10th, is Homeschool Day at Fort Rickey! ! Jill would like to remind everyone to dress warm, it's a bit brisk out there! We are open 10am-4pm for homeschoolers and their families. Serving hot coffee and cider in the gift shop and a warm campfire in the picnic area will keep you cozy today :)

Arctic Foxes, Jack and Jill, are becoming more and more white in color every day. This means winter is coming and your ...
10/08/2024

Arctic Foxes, Jack and Jill, are becoming more and more white in color every day. This means winter is coming and your opportunities to visit us are almost gone 😭 Don't miss out! Visit us this Monday, October 14th,10am-4pm, and enjoy our Fall Fun Days while you can! www.fortrickey.com

Address

5135 Rome New London Road
Rome, NY
13440

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

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+13153361930

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The one thing, Arthur, the wallaby, enjoys more than peanuts is willow leaves. Clearly. 😄 It's going to be a beautiful weekend! Come see Arthur and maybe feed him a peanut during our Wallaby Presentation at 1pm. He's a great little guy! 😊 www.fortrickey.com

Arthur enjoys helping us clean up after windy storms 😋🌿

Happy Mother's Day! After flowers and breakfast in bed, why not bring mom to Fort Rickey for baby goat snuggles? Mom's get in free today with the purchase of 1 child admission. Thank you, moms, for the many things you do to make our lives better!!

For those that wonder what wolves do during an eclipse....😉 Well, Not much!🤷 Still...pretty cool event! Hope everyone enjoyed the cosmic experience!

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Perfectly Natural Fun

In a world dominated by video screens, it is important to provide children opportunities to get outdoors and connect with nature. At Fort Rickey, children are encouraged to feed the deer, cuddle with the baby goats and pet the shiny scales of a python or the prickly quills of a porcupine. Even our playgrounds focus on natural play and exploration.