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West Virginia Attractions|Farms & Wildlife|Fun Adventures

Most People Don’t Know This West Virginia Zoo And Adventure Park Even Exists

By Geoff Foster | Published April 06, 2018

There are very few places to observe wild animals in in this state, but Hovatter’s Wildlife Zoo has been West Virginia’s zoo for 25 years.

Hovatter's Wildlife Zoo is open from April to October and on weekends in November. They have 30 different species of animals from across the globe.

The zoo, owned by Bryan Hovatter, is the only facility in West Virginia with a full pride of lions and chimpanzees.

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Among the animals there are leopards, tigers, grizzly bears, camels, deer, cougars and lemurs, among others.

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Also, with the exception of the lions and other carnivores, you can actually feed about half of the animals in the zoo.

The opening and closing dates differ from year to year, but always open sometime in April and close in November. Hovatter's Wildlife Zoo is located at 291 Wagner Lane in Kingwood.

For more information about the zoo, including entrance fees and operating hours, visit their website here.

Have you ever been to Hovatter’s Wildlife Zoo? Feel free to comment below and tell us about your visit.

To learn more about West Virginia, check out this wildlife park that’s perfect for a family day trip.

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