Salisbury Zoo

Stroll paved paths past red wolves, bison, wallabies and flamingos at a free city zoo along a branch of the Wicomico River.

755 South Park Drive, Salisbury, MD 21801 · Salisbury, MD

About Salisbury Zoo

The Salisbury Zoo sits on 13 acres inside the city park along a branch of the Wicomico River, and it began in 1954 when the city hired a keeper for animals people had left in the park. More than 100 animals from North and South America and Australia live here, including red wolves, bison, wallabies, sloths and flamingos. The Delmarva Trail shows native animals such as beaver, white-tailed deer and wild turkey. Admission and parking are free, and the zoo relies on donations.

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