3 Palms Zoo & Education Center

04/20/2025

Happy Easter to all our wonderful friends! We hope your day is filled with joy and maybe even a few hidden treasures! 😉 Speaking of treasures, with spring break just around the corner and this gorgeous weather, it's the perfect time to plan a visit to see all our amazing animals next week! AND... we'll have Easter egg scavenger hunts available during our normal hours while supplies last! Come join the spring break fun! 🐥🦆☀️

04/19/2025

Last chance for Easter fun! 🐰🥚 Tomorrow: Easter EggstravaganZoo!
Saturday, 10 am - 3 pm. Zoo entry $6, Egg Hunt $3.

04/16/2025

Hop on over for some Easter fun! 🐰🥕 Our annual Easter EggstravaganZoo ends THIS SATURDAY, April 19th, from 10 am to 3 pm! Don't miss your LAST CHANCE to meet the Easter Bunny, hunt for colorful eggs, and win sweet candy prizes! 🎉 Admission is just $6 per person, and the Egg Hunt is $3 per participant. See you there! 👋

04/12/2025

Quick Update, Egg-cellent Friends! 🐰 Due to the heavy overnight rain, we'll be opening for Easter EggstravaganZoo at 11 a.m. TODAY! 🎉 The fun continues until 3 p.m. and will be back on tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.! Come meet the Easter Bunny, hunt for eggs, and win sweet treats! We can't wait to see you!

04/11/2025

TOMORROW is the day! 🎉 Get ready for Easter EggstravaganZoo fun at 3 Palms Zoo!🐰🥚

We're SO excited for a weekend filled with adorable animals and Easter surprises! We hope you can join us! The fun kicks off tomorrow from 10 am to 3 pm.

Now, about tomorrow morning... there's a little chance of rain in the forecast. ☔️ Please be sure to call us or check our page for any weather-related updates before you head out. We're keeping our fingers crossed for sunshine and plan to start the fun around 10 am! ✨

But don't worry if tomorrow morning is a little damp – the egg-citement continues all day Sunday from 10 am to 3 pm, and next Saturday too! That's THREE whole days to enjoy the festivities!

Come make some wonderful memories with our amazing animals this weekend and next! We can't wait to see you! 🥳

Find all the egg-citing details at 3palmszoo.org/Easter-EggstravaganZoo!

Rescued animals, interactive family fun! Our friendly free-range birds are excited to greet you! Pet & feed many of our rescued animals. Expect friendly faces waiting to say hello! Call for weather related updates to daily hours.

04/10/2025

🥚✨ Hoppy News! Easter EggstravaganZoo is Almost Here! ✨🐰

Hey Peeps! 👋 Get ready for some EGG-stra special fun! 🥳 Our much-anticipated Easter EggstravaganZoo is happening on three select dates, starting THIS WEEKEND at 3 Palms Zoo!

The eggs are all hung 🥚, the chocolate bunnies are all wrapped 🍫, and the zoo's all decorated just for YOU! 🌷✨ Come on down for a candy-filled day of fun!

Hop into the action with our awesome Peeps themed Egg Hunt, pay a visit to the Easter Bunny himself in his cozy Candy Cottage 🏠🍬, and Stroll along Easter Avenue to take in all the festive decor – from giant chocolate bunnies to the most colorful Easter eggs!

Best of all? You get to Hang out with the animals and make some memories with your peeps. 😉

🚨 Mark Your Calendars! 🚨 This special event is happening for THREE DATES ONLY:

Saturday, April 12th from 10 am to 3 pm
Sunday, April 13th from 10 am to 3 pm
Saturday, April 19th from 10 am to 3 pm

Zoo Admission: $6 per person (Adult & Child)
Egg Hunt: $3 per participant (includes a baggie of candy)

04/07/2025

Come egg-splore Easter Avenue and much more this year at Easter EggstravaganZoo! April 12th, 13th and 19th from 10 am to 3 pm. Zoo admission is just $6 per person (adults & children), and the egg hunt is an additional $3 per participant.

04/04/2025

🌟✨ Hop into the magic of 3 Palms Zoo's Easter EggstravaganZoo! ✨🌟

Step into an Easter paradise where our zoo bursts with the stunning beauty of Osterbaums—traditional German Easter Trees adorned with vibrant, colorful eggs that bring spring to life. 🌳🥚 These dazzling displays are a seasonal must-see!

💬 What’s your favorite Osterbaum? Let us know in the comments and tag a friend to share this Easter magic!

Here’s what you can enjoy:

🥚 Scavenger Egg Hunt 🔍 – An all-day adventure with candy prizes for each egg hunt participant!

📸 Photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny – Snap some springtime gold!

🏡 Easter Avenue, Easter Candy Cottage, Blow Molds, Peeps, and much more! – A festive explosion of sights!

🐐 Meet our playful goats, charming cows, and Easter favorites—like our adorable bunny 🐰, clucking chickens, quacking ducks, honking geese, fluffy sheep, and more!

📅 When: April 12th, 13th, and 19th, 10 am – 3 pm
📍 Where: 3 Palms Zoo & Education Center - 1060 Vandyke Greenspring Rd, Townsend, DE 19734
💰 Zoo Admission $6 per person, Egg Hunt $3 per participant

04/01/2025

Hop into the sweetest Easter adventure ever! Get ready for 3 Palms Zoo’s Easter EggstravaganZoo - Candy Theme! It’s a sugar-packed day of fun for kids, families, and candy lovers alike.

We have a Peeps Easter Egg Hunt that’ll have you hopping with excitement , a magical Easter Candy Cottage to explore , and—drumroll, please—a Giant Jelly Bean Tree bursting with color! Can you guess how many jelly beans are on it? Drop your best guess below—we’d love to hear it!

Join us on April 12th, 13th, and 19th from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The all-day egg hunt means you can arrive anytime—how sweet is that? Admission is just $6 per person, plus $3 per egg hunt participant. Affordable family fun? Yes, please!

Swing by our gift shop too—every purchase helps our amazing animals thrive. Come see us at 3 Palms Zoo for a candy-coated Easter you’ll never forget!

03/24/2025

🌸 Hop into Spring at 3 Palms Zoo’s Gift Shop! 🌸

Our shelves are stuffed with Easter goodies that’ll make your baskets bounce with joy! 🐰✨

Check out:

🥚 Basket Stuffers
🧸 Easter-themed animal plushies
🦆 Easter Rubber Duckies (quack-tastic!)
🐣 Surprise-toy-filled Easter Eggs
🐇 Super Sensory Bunnies
…AND MORE!

Every purchase helps support our amazing zoo crew… 🐣🐔🦆🦢🐇🐑🐴🦊🐢🐊🦙🐖🐄🦃🐐🦉

Swing by daily from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and snag some springtime treasures!

🥳 MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Join us for Easter EggstravaganZoo on April 12th, 13th, and 19th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.—an Easter egg hunt you won’t want to miss!

03/14/2025

🐣 Hop on over to 3 Palms Zoo for Easter EggstravaganZoo! 🐰

There's truly no place like it! ✨ Imagine: an egg-citing Easter egg hunt, a magical visit with the Easter Bunny in our candy cottage, festive displays that will dazzle, and adorable photo spots perfect for family memories! 📸 Plus, you can visit all our amazing rescued animals! Pack a lunch and enjoy our picnic tables, and don't forget to grab a special Easter souvenir from our gift shop! 🎁 This is an Easter experience you won't want to miss!

03/07/2025

It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the sudden and unexpected passing of our beloved raccoon, Rosie. This loss has hit us all deeply. For the past 12 years, Rosie filled our lives with joy and touched the hearts of everyone who met her. She was a constant source of delight, especially during our nocturnal events, where she truly shone. And oh, how she loved her grapes! Rosie was more than just an animal; she was a pioneer, our first wildlife resident, and a vital part of our journey. We are forever grateful to Brenford Animal Hospital for their compassionate care and for doing everything they could to treat her. We take comfort in knowing that Rosie has been reunited with two very special ladies who held a cherished place in her life. Her gentle nature and loving presence will be deeply missed by our staff, volunteers, and all who had the pleasure of knowing her. We will forever cherish her memory and the legacy she leaves behind.

02/22/2025

Escape the Cabin Fever! 3 Palms Zoo is calling! 🌴 Ready to ditch the couch? This weekend's weather is perfect for an adventure! Friendly animals, former pets, and sunshine await at 3 Palms Zoo.

02/15/2025

So sorry we had to cancel tonight due to the rain! ☔️ We hope to see you soon! Our normal hours are currently 11 am to 3 pm daily, weather permitting. Connect with us for our Easter EggstravaganZoo, coming up in April! 🐰

02/14/2025

Looking for the perfect Valentine's date? 🥰 Spend a magical night under the stars at the zoo! Snuggle up by the fire with your sweetheart and enjoy complimentary marshmallow roasting and hot chocolate. We're open TOMORROW, February 14th, from 6 pm to 8 pm for Zoo After Dark: Valentine's Edition. Saturday's weather is uncertain, so don't miss out on this wildly romantic evening! 🌟