The Plumpton Park Zoo is located in a small town of Rising Sun, Maryland just off Route 273, and it is part of the Mason and Dixon Scenic Byway. This small local zoo opened in 1985 and is privately owned. It is home to about 127 animals belonging to 60 different species. The property is also the location of the Mill Site and Jeremiah Brown House, both listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The zoo is popular among local school kids who come to see Jimmie the giraffe, Zoe the zebra, Louie the black bear, Alexis and Miracle the Siberian tigers, and a bunch of colorful peacocks showing off their lush plumage. The zoo has a nice snack bar and a shady rest area.

1416 Telegraph Rd, Rising Sun, MD 21911, Phone: 410-658-6850

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