Specialty:
"Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society is a 23-acre zoo that has hundreds of animals, many of them endangered, and a lush tropical habitat. The zoo aims to inspire people to act on behalf of wildlife and the natural world. The zoo showcases Malayan tigers, jaguars, monkeys, and panthers, all living in natural habitats. Visitors can enjoy shady paths, a wildlife carousel, a water play fountain, the Nature Play Pavilion, a full-service restaurant, and keeper talks. The zoo offers a dynamic and immersive experience designed to empower teens ages 14-17 to become active participants in saving wildlife. Through the program, youth will engage in various activities that connect them to nature, understand issues related to conservation and wildlife-saving actions, and develop job skills. Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society offers free admission for children under 2.
2026 Update: Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society has developed over more than five decades. Originally known as the Dreher Park Zoo, it welcomed its first non-native animal—a rhinoceros iguana donated by the Pilicy family—on September 5, 1963. Admission to the zoo was free for visitors until 1970. The zoo continues to offer complimentary entry to both active-duty and retired Army personnel. The zoo also hosts “Rhythm in the Wild,” a seasonal evening program held in the spring, and this event combines live music, opportunities to learn about conservation, and occasional animal encounters in a more relaxed, after-hours setting. This event combines live music, opportunities to learn about conservation, and occasional animal encounters in a more relaxed, after-hours setting."
