Place to visit
3 Palms Zoo & Education Center, United States: what it is and when to go
3 Palms Zoo & Education Center is a visitor attraction in United States (Dover, Delaware). Interests: With kids and Wildlife. The best time to visit is March to October. In June there are 14 h 45 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 14. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Activity · With kids, Wildlife
- Where
- United States · Vandyke Greenspring Road 1060, 19734, Townsend
- Best time
- March to October.
- Nearest airport
- EWR Newark, 199 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- Mo-Su 09:00-15:00
- Price
- $5 per person plus feed
- Website
- 3palmszoo.org
- Run by
- 3 Palms Zoo LLC
- Coordinates
- 39.32947, -75.69539
What it is and where
3 Palms Zoo & Education Center is a visitor attraction in United States (Dover, Delaware).
It is in Dover, Delaware, where this site lists 19 more places to see, 24 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 39.32947, -75.69539; the nearest main airport is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR, Newark), 199 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Run by
- 3 Palms Zoo LLC
It is one of the With kids and Wildlife places in United States. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit 3 Palms Zoo & Education Center is March to October.
- JanPossible9:31
- FebPossible10:31
- MarBest time11:42
- AprBest time13:02
- MayBest time14:09
- JunBest time14:45
- JulBest time14:31
- AugBest time13:33
- SepBest time12:15
- OctBest time10:56
- NovPossible9:48
- DecPossible9:14
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 45 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 14. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| With kids | March to October | November to February |
| Wildlife | April to October | November to March |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: 3 Palms Zoo & Education Center has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to United States
To enter United States there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Book national parks and cars in advance”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the United States checklist. Currency: US dollar (USD); plugs: Type A and B · 120 V · 60 Hz (you need an adapter, and check your devices' voltage); emergencies: 911 for everything.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Blackbird State ForestState forest in Delaware, United States1.6 km
- Painted Stave DistillingDistillery8.2 km
- MayfieldBuilding in Delaware, United States9.3 km
- Belmont HallBuilding in Delaware, United States9.4 km
- Massey Air MuseumAviation museum9.6 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the United States guide.
More in United States: With kids
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- Bronx Zoo: metropolitan zoo in the Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
- San Diego Zoo: zoo in Balboa Park, San Diego, California, United States
- The Strat: hotel, casino, and tower located in Las Vegas
- National Zoological Park: zoological park in Washington, D.C., United States
Every United States place under With kids, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is 3 Palms Zoo & Education Center?
It is a visitor attraction in United States.
When is the best time to visit 3 Palms Zoo & Education Center?
March to October. In June there are 14 h 45 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 14.
How do you get to 3 Palms Zoo & Education Center?
The nearest main airport is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), 199 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around United States is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the United States map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Blackbird State Forest, Painted Stave Distilling, Mayfield. The rest is in the United States guide.
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