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Oglebay Good Zoo

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From red pandas to reptiles, every visit sparks curiosity and connection. Explore→ https://oglebay.com/explore/zoo/
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As West Virginia’s only AZA-accredited zoo, we bring families up close to wildlife while inspiring conservation with every experience. Admission:Adults $16.50 Children (3-12) $12.00 Children 2 and under and Zoo Members FREE

11/14/2025

Join us for Christmas at the Zoo all season long during Festival of Lights! Enjoy:

• Rockin’ Holiday Light Show on the outdoor patio
• Holiday Laser Show inside the zoo theater
• Nightly “Wish for Snow” Experience ✨

See all the holiday fun here 👉 https://oglebay.com/calendar/celebrations/festival-of-lights/

Festival of Lights is presented by WesBanco.

11/12/2025

Did you know that a group of pigs is called a sounder? In fact, we have the largest sounder of red river hogs of any accredited zoo in the country! It all started with Poe and Raven, who were recommended to breed by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums Species Survival Plan program. After 4 successful litters, Poe and Raven have produced 8 offspring! Their first piglet Koka, has had piglets of her own at the Memphis Zoo. You can still see the 7 other piglets with the proud parents here at the Good Zoo! You may catch them play "fighting," wallowing in the mud, or napping all together. 🐽

Interested in learning more about red river hogs? Book your encounter➡https://bit.ly/43rLhVj

11/06/2025

Festival of Lights begins tonight! See you at Christmas at the Zoo.🎄

Plan your visit➡ https://oglebay.com/page/christmas-at-the-zoo/

Festival of Lights is presented by WesBanco.

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween and Happy World Lemur Day!

It might seem strange to have these days coincide, but lemurs might be much spookier than people realize.
The Romans first called this animal “Lemures,” meaning restless spirit of the dead. The Malagasy people of Madagascar have stories of lemurs being spirits, sometimes friendly and sometimes dangerous. The association of lemurs with spirits could be due to lemurs’ large eyes that seem to glow in the moonlight and their strange, otherworldly calls. Lemurs’ large eyes are used to see to move around at night, while their calls help them communicate with each other over a distance. The black-and-white ruffed lemur’s call can be heard up to a half mile away.

The scariest thing about lemurs isn’t their eyes or their calls. It’s their future. Of the 107 species of lemurs, 103 are on the edge of extinction and listed as endangered or critically endangered by the IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources).

At the Good Zoo, we take care of two lemur species: the mongoose lemur and the black-and-white ruffed lemur. Both lemur species are critically endangered, facing massive habitat loss due to slash-and-burn agriculture for items including vanilla and cocoa. By coming to the Good Zoo, you help support the care and conservation of both of these species!

10/27/2025

Another unforgettable Boo at the Zoo is in the books! 🧡

Huge thanks to our decorating sponsors for bringing extra spooky fun to the Good Zoo this year:

Fort Henry Capital, Hartley Law Group, PLLC, Kelly Mummert, MLPX, Panhandle Cleaning & Restoration, Raina & Jeremy, WesBanco, Wheeling Country Day School, and Wheeling Hospital Auxiliary.

Boo at the Zoo is presented by Hartley Law Group, PLLC and Ohio Valley Dairy Queens.

10/24/2025

Its the last weekend of Boo at the Zoo! Don’t miss the spooky fun kicking off TONIGHT at 5 PM! 🎃

💃 Enjoy special performances by Turn It Out Dance Academy at 6:30 PM and 7:30 PM TOMORROW.

Boo at the Zoo is presented by Hartley Law Group, PLLC and Ohio Valley Dairy Queens

Plan your Boo at the Zoo evening➡https://bit.ly/3L7LnLa

10/23/2025

Happy International Snow Leopard Day! 🐾

Snow leopards are found high in the Himalayas, among some of the harshest conditions on Earth. This tough terrain, combined with their extremely effective camouflage, gives this hard-to-find animal the nickname “ghost of the mountain.” These ghost cats move nimbly through their environment, jumping up to 30 feet vertically. As a stealthy predator, snow leopards rely on their padded paws to stay silent while they pursue their prey. If that’s not enough, climbers sometimes mistake their otherworldly call for that of the mythical Yeti.

Sadly, the snow leopard’s habitat is “ghosting” due to human expansion and climate change causing wild populations to decline. You can help protect snow leopards by visiting Zara and Coconut, the two snow leopards at the Good Zoo! Another way to support the ghost of the mountain is by purchasing merchandise from the Snow Leopard Trust, a conservation organization that protects snow leopards in their natural habitat.

Snow Leopard Trust items are available right here at the Good Zoo in the Nature Express Gift Shop!

📸:Keeper Emily and Morgan

10/22/2025

Don’t miss the Turn It Out dancers this Saturday at Boo at the Zoo! 💃
Catch their scary good performances at 6:30 PM and 7:30 PM.

Boo at the Zoo is presented by Hartley Law Group, PLLC and Ohio Valley Dairy Queens.

Plan your weekend➡ https://bit.ly/3L7LnLa

10/21/2025

Spooky season is almost over! Make plans to join us for the final weekend of Boo at the Zoo.

Boo at the Zoo is presented by Hartley Law Group, PLLC and Ohio Valley Dairy Queens

Plan your weekend➡https://bit.ly/3L7LnLa

10/15/2025

Spooky season is in full swing at the Good Zoo! Join us for Boo at the Zoo this weekend.
👻Stroll through decorated pathways, visit treat stations, and show off those Halloween costumes!
Boo at the Zoo is presented by Hartley Law Group, PLLC and Ohio Valley Dairy Queens.
Plan your weekend ➡ https://oglebay.com/calendar/celebrations/boo-at-the-zoo/

10/10/2025

Join us for another spooktacular weekend of Boo at the Zoo starting at 5:00PM! 🎃

Bring the whole family to enjoy treat stations, festive decorations, and plenty of Halloween fun. Don’t forget to wear your best costumes!

Boo at the Zoo is presented by Hartley Law Group, PLLC and Ohio Valley Dairy Queens.

See all the spooky details ➡️ https://bit.ly/4odvW2p

Address

465 Lodge Drive
Wheeling, WV
26003

Opening Hours

Monday	11am - 4pm
Tuesday	11am - 4pm
Wednesday	11am - 4pm
Thursday	11am - 4pm
Friday	11am - 4pm
Saturday	11am - 4pm
Sunday	11am - 4pm

Telephone

(304) 243-4100

Website

https://www.oglebay.com/activities/good-zoo/

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