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Oglebay Good Zoo

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Oglebay Good Zoo

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With over 50 species, 20 that are rare or endangered, the Good Zoo was dedicated in memory of seven-year old Philip Mayer Good in 1977.

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Description

Admission:
Adults $9.95
Children (3-12) $5.95
Children 2 and under and Zoo Members FREE



"Take a walk on the wild side and observe more than 50 species of animals, 20 of which are rare or endangered. Dedicated in memory of the late Philip Mayer Good in 1977, the Good Zoo is the only institution in the state of West Virginia accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums."
Address: 465 Lodge Drive, Wheeling (Virginie-Occidentale) 26003
Phone: (304) 243-4100
Email: moc.yabelgo@koobecaf
Parking: Lot
State: WV
City: Wheeling
Street Number: 465 Lodge Drive
Zip Code: 26003
categories: zoo, park


Opening Hours

Monday: 10:00 - 16:00
Tuesday: 10:00 - 16:00
Wednesday: 10:00 - 16:00
Thursday: 10:00 - 16:00
Friday: 10:00 - 16:00
Saturday: 10:00 - 17:00
Sunday: 10:00 - 17:00

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Reviews
After reading the many negative reviews, it left us very apprehensive about our visit. We called ahead and spoke to Shauna, who was very accommodating in getting us set up with a personal tour. My mom is disabled and could not walk the entire zoo. Our tour guide Peyton was AMAZING!!! She was very engaging, knowledgeable and personable! We thoroughly enjoyed seeing all the animals. We visited the last week of October, so the weather was very cooperative. We were able to see all the animals and some even performed on cue. LOL. While others complained in their reviews of the small size of the zoo, we thought it was the perfect size that was not too overwhelming. Being from NY with many major zoos which took several hours to complete, this zoo made for a quick fun visit for the family. Overall, it took about an hour to complete with our personal tour. It was totally worth every penny! Thanks Shauna and Peyton for making our first trip to WV VERY special.
This Zoo does have a lot to offer for the little ones. They also have a train that will take you through the zoo. It was a nice day so we walked the zoo. We took our time. It is a relaxing place. You can take your time. If you push you could walk it under 2 hours. There is a gift shop. I got some stuffed animals for my boys. Thought the price was fair at the gift shop. Stuffed animals were plush. I recommend this for the little ones
Nice little zoo. It was $15 for an adult to get in. It really doesn't take more than 90 minutes to walk through it. The most interesting thing I think was when I got to see an opossum in person and up close as one of the handlers was showing and discussing it. You were also allowed to pet it. I do think many of the enclosures were too small for some of the animals. That's unfortunate. The little armadillo kept spinning in circles, which is a sign of stress and mental anguish from being in a confined space too long. Also, the larger cat enclosures also seemed much too small for such large animals that are used to roaming. But the people were very friendly and the animals seemed well taken care of otherwise. There is an albino crocodile that we got to see being fed. The small tamarinds and lemurs were fun to watch. They also had a sloth, but he was hiding in the corner sleeping so I was unavailable to get any pictures or see him.
This is a really good, small zoo no pun intended. Most of the animals are exotic, which I did not expect at all. The kids loved every bit of it. There is so much to do, so many exhibits! We even got a couple bags of dirt for the kids to sift through to find gems and fossils, which kept them busy for over an hour. There are play areas in various places around the zoo, a "wolf den" for the kids to crawl into to see the maned wolf, and so many things that keep even really young kids my youngest is 3 totally engaged. The animals were all healthy, attentive, happy, relaxed, and not stressed. This speaks volumes to me about the way the employees interact with the animals and the quality of their environment. The bobcat even brushed up against the glass when my daughter put her hand up on the other side. For those that collect pressed pennies, they have 4 different designs.
A lot of up hill but the interaction with the animals for the kids was amazing. The sifting for fossils crysals and what not was so fun for the kids. They didn't even know what it was before doing it that day. Not enough time to do everything you want to do. The train ride was a great touch and they loved the dinosaur attractions. The jumping trampoline thing was a hit as well so all around fantastic day and look forward to going back. Can't wait for the Christmas lights!!!!
Plan on walking up and down hills. Electric scooter a must if you need a wheelchair or have trouble walking. Pushing a stroller is possible but with effort up the hills. The zoo is spread out so there are animals for viewing and then a bit of a walk to the next viewing. All the animals were happy and moving. Their homes were clean and fun. There is a snow leopard, kangaroo walk about, lemurs, reptiles and many others. This would certainly be a great place to wear out the kiddos. Only snacks, no food is offered! They don’t provide a map so download one on your phone. There is a train for an added $5 per person.
It's a small, but super relaxed zoo. The animals all seemed very healthy and everyone working there either loves their jobs or fake it well. We did the lemur encounter and it was absolutely worth every penny. Magellan is so sweet! He wouldn't leave me alone and I wouldn't want it any other way. Despite being a beautiful day, there was no crowd. We felt like we had the place to ourselves at times. I have 0 negative things to say about this zoo.
Cute little zoo. 2-4 hours depending how long you stay w each animal. Very pretty and the animals seem well taken care of. Got a behind the scenes tour of the zoo. The apprentice that drove me around told me lots of interesting facts and answered all my questions. It's unique because you can pay to have "experiences" like encounter with sloth, red panda, kangaroos and wolves etc. 30-45 minutes long. Tour was 90 minutes and we'll worth the 28 dollars. There is a cute gift shop too. Got to pet a kangaroo and the donkeys and goats.
If you’re going here thinking you are going to the Cincinnati, Columbus, or even Pittsburgh Zoo you will be let down a bit BUT take it for what it is, a very GOOD zoo. The animals all seem happy. It is very small 1-2 hours to get through but perfect for if you are visiting Oglebay. We go every year we visit. The goats are friendly and fun to feed, the kangaroos/wallabies are a joy to watch. Many other interesting animals to see including Amelia the beautiful bald eagle. Read a bit about their animals and they participate in a lot of global conservation programs. Lovely zoo. Also participate in the reciprocal zoo program where you get 50% off admission for being a member of some other notable facilities. We frequent the national aviary and Pittsburgh zoo and received 50% off admission which I think the cost is extremely doable for the quality of the zoo. Will continue to visit.
We had perfect weather. All employees were very helpful. There were a few steep trails but a welcome bench was always in sight. We had three generations in our group and all enjoyed the Good Zoo. Of course, a few of us took naps afterwards.Visited onWeekdayWait timeNo waitReservation recommendedNot surePrice for adult entry$11–15
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