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ABOUT US
Our Mission Statement:
The Salisbury Zoological Park is committed to enhancing our
quality of life by providing a friendly, relaxing environment
where educational and recreational opportunities come together
through participation and interaction. With its animals, staff,
volunteers, and park-like setting, the zoo encourages an appreciation
of wildlife and inspires conservation of our natural world.
About The Salisbury Zoo:
The Salisbury Zoo, located in Salisbury,
Maryland, was officially born in 1954 when some animals
were placed on permanent exhibition in the City Park. The
zoo's present form resulted from improvements made in the
1970's. The zoo now provides naturalistic enclosures for species
native to North, Central and South America and is Association of Zoos & Aquariums
accredited. The zoo's policy is maintained by the Salisbury
Zoo Commission, Inc. whose nine members are appointed by the
City Council.
Zoo Commissioners:
Ronald G. Alessi, Sr.—Chairman; George J. Mengason—Vice
Chairman; Linda Wainer—FOSZ Representative; Samuel M.
Walker—Secretary; Roland Leimann—Commissioner
(at Large); Gary Comegys—City Council Representative;
Margot Hall—Docent Representative; J.P. DuBuque—Commissioner
(at Large); Carol Bradley—Commissioner (at Large)
Staff members are employed by the Public Works Department.
The basic operating expenses are paid entirely from city taxes,
while improvements are funded by civic groups, service clubs,
and the Friends of the Salisbury
Zoo. The zoo also has an Animal
Adoption program.
Important Information:
ADMISSION:
The Salisbury Zoo is free at all times!
HOURS:
Open every day, except Christmas Day and Thanksgiving, at
8:00 am Memorial Day through Labor Day closing time is 7:30
pm. The rest of the year closing time is 4:30 pm.
TOURS:
Tours are available for schools and civic groups, and need
to be pre-booked. Call (410) 548-3188 or email the
zoo for more information.
DIRECTIONS:
From Rt. 50 West: Take Rt.
50 into Salisbury. Make a Right onto Rt. 13 South. Take the
very next left on to East Main Street, then take the next
right on to Snow Hill Road. Take the next left on to South
Park Drive, Zoo is on the left.
From: Rt. 50 East: take Rt.
50 into Salisbury. Make left on to Civic Avenue, (Burger King
on left.) Go to the end of Civic Ave.and make a right. Take
next left on to Memorial Plaza, Zoo is down the hill and on
the right.
Click here
for a map and directions from Google
Maps.
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CONTACT INFORMATION:
Salisbury Zoological Park
755 South Park Drive
PO Box 2979
Salisbury, MD 21802-2979
(410) 548-3188
(410) 860-0919 (Fax)
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