We offer a variety of ways to learn more about our world's animals. From on-site keeper talks and educational shows, to programs that can be brought to your school or party.

Please refer to the menu on the left for more options.

Our philosophy: "Catoctin Wildlife Preserve and Zoo is a private, family-owned and professionally operated facility. Since 1966, animals have been our extended family. We know their names, histories, and needs. And we know how important wildlife and their natural habitats are to the future.

We hope that through our personal style of education and introduction, these wonderful creatures will become your extended family, too. Together, we'll make sure they and their wild-living relatives enjoy the future they deserve."
The Hahn Family, Staff, and Zoo Members

Catoctin Wildlife Preserve and Zoo is proud to be:

• Successfully breeding several species of rare and endangered animals, including Ring-tailed and Ruffed Lemurs, Bengal Tigers, Sun Bears, Scarlet Macaws, Marmosets, Tamarins, Jaguar, Sulawesi Macaques, Yellow Anaconda and Monocled Cobra.
• Providing live animal programs for National Geographic Museum Explorers Hall, National Academy of Sciences, Johns Hopkins Wilderness Survival Course students, National Capital Area Boy Scouts of America Cub Scout day camps, and hundreds of schools and learning centers throughout Maryland, West Virginia, Virginia, Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C.
• The host facility for the national award winning educational cable series "The Wild Life with Whitney Hahn." The show is a two time Parents' Choice Recommended Award winner.