ZooWorld Zoological Park

"Hey there, just had to share my fantastic experience with ZooWorld Zoological Park in Panama City Beach, FL. So, for Christmas, we scored these yearly membership passes, and I've got to say, we're absolutely hooked! Escaping the daily chaos and spending quality time observing the incredible array of animals is such a refreshing break. From majestic lions and tigers to the intriguing hyenas and towering giraffes like Tony, ZooWorld has it all. And can we talk about the petting zoo? Loads of adorable farm animals to interact with - it's a blast for everyone. Now, here's the real deal-maker – the animal encounters. Picture this: getting up close and personal with certain animals, even feeding them! Yep, we've had some incredible moments feeding the gators and sharing a meal with Tony the Giraffe. It adds a whole new level of excitement to the visit. Sure, some enclosures could be a tad roomier, but you can tell the folks at ZooWorld are genuinely doing their best and providing top-notch care for all the animals. It's spick and span every time we visit. Now, personal faves? Definitely the big cats, the impressive gators, those mischievous hyenas, and of course, Tony the Giraffe steals the show. It's become a go-to spot for quality family time, and I can't get enough. Living practically in the zoo's backyard is a bonus, but even if you're not neighbors, grabbing those annual passes is a game-changer. If you're an animal lover, ZooWorld is where it's at! I'm even considering volunteering down the line, something I've enjoyed at other zoos in the past. Trust me, it's a gem worth exploring."

"We highly recommend ZooWorld. We went the week after Memorial Day week. It was still hot and would recommend taking a handheld fan. Our (15 month at the time) loved it! We purchased a couple things of food for the animals and he enjoyed feeding them. The best part was the bird enclosure. He didn’t know what to think at first, but then loved them! He also enjoyed feeding the goats, deer, and Tony the giraffe. We will definitely visit every trip while visiting family. He also saw sloths, porcupines, lions, and many more. Well worth the visit!"

"My family visited here for the first time this summer and had to stop by the zoo! It was very intimate and we were closer to the animals than expected! We loved getting to feed the gators and the lion exhibit was awesome. The gift shop has really cool art and great gifts/souvenir items! Highly recommend for a fun day that’s not centered around the beach!"

"This place was wonderful!! 3rd time in Florida and I refused to leave without holding an alligator. This faculty not only offered a fantastic gator experience but also offered a wide variety of other educational animal experiences. The animals are clearly well treated and the staff were incredible. My family was lucky enough to experience this park on a slow day and as a result had some quality time with some other beautiful animals as well. The husband got to meet their sloths, I had the pleasure of meeting and holding a beautiful baby Capybara and we all (including my son) were able to hold one of their feisty alligator girls. Great prices for the encounter all the way around. Would go back in a heartbeat!"