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Catoctin Wildlife Preserve

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Address Pin 13019 Catoctin Furnace Road, Thurmont, MD 21788

Hours

May 1 to September 30, 2025 | Open Daily
First entry is at 9 a.m. Last entry is at 4 p.m.

Overview

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Explore the preserve where people and animals get closer together. Ramble over 50 beautifully wooded and landscaped acres and gardens, meeting animals who jump, swim, fly, roar and tweet to greet you.

Endearing Sun Bears, energetic Lemurs from Madagascar, Kangaroo and Dingo from “down under” and some of the rarest and most entertaining monkeys in the world await you. Dangle your fingers among a hundred of brilliantly colored Japanese Koi in the Japanese Garden and watch the sunlight on the ripples of its calming waters. Feed the dozens of free flying ducks and geese wandering among our ponds.

The Catoctin Wildlife Preserve also offers safari rides Memorial Day to Labor Day (additional ticket required).

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  • Student Travel
  • Handicap Accessible

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