Who doesn’t like adorable animals? If travels take you through Townsend, make sure to stop by 3 Palms Zoo to visit all the rescued farm animals and pets that call it home. People of all ages can enjoy feeding a number of animals, and all the proceeds go toward keeping these animals healthy and happy for the rest of their lives. Mark this spot down on your bucket list for later travels!

Welcome to Delaware's only rescue zoo, 3 Palms Zoo & Education Center. Out in Townsend, you'll find a turnoff into the fields that leads you right to where all the adorable is. Even if you find reptiles the cutest, there's an animal here for everyone to love.
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Visitors can enjoy petting and hand feeding all sorts of things, like these adorable cows. There are all sorts of animals big and small to interact with, including the foxes, groundhogs, and even the emus!
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Though they do rescue a lot of farm animals, it's not strange to see pets, wild animals, and other creatures living here as well. Make sure to say hello to the alligators, raccoons, foxes, and even guinea pigs, whenever they're around.
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Many rescued animals are not allowed to be rehomed to other farms due to their species, state, and body condition. So for some residents of the 3 Palms Zoo, this is their forever home. Why not make it special by showing them some love on your visit?
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Home to the state's only alligator, eastern coyote, and silver fox exhibits, there's always a special personality to meet. Many of these species aren't available to visit anywhere else in the state, much less this close.
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Whether you're traveling alone or with a few kids in tow, these animals are simply adorable. There's no denying the draw of a cute smile like this one.
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3 Palms Zoo is generally open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and does require a small fee to enter. Admission will run you $5 per person, and bags of food are $2 each, with $1 per extra scoop. All profits go toward keeping these animals healthy and happy, and donations are always welcome!
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For more information about the farm, check out the 3 Palms Zoo website. Otherwise, updates and new arrivals can be seen on the official 3 Palms Zoo Facebook page.

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3 Palms Zoo, 1060 Vandyke Greenspring Rd, Townsend, DE 19734, USA