Claws 'N' Paws Wild Animal Park

Set among wooded trails in Pennsylvania's Poconos, Claws 'N' Paws Wild Animal Park offers an open-air wildlife experience built around a diverse collection of rare and exotic animals. The park's forested setting and dirt trails give the visit a more natural, outdoor character than a compact urban zoo, while its collection includes more than 120 species.

The animal collection spans a wide range of wildlife, including African lions, jaguars, snow leopards, cougars, giraffes, gibbons, capuchin monkeys, river otters, porcupines, and several bird species. The website also highlights animal feeding activities and interactive areas such as Turtle Town, adding participatory elements to the standard exhibit experience. With its shaded woodland setting, varied collection, and emphasis on seeing animals in outdoor enclosures, the park suits travelers looking for a relatively informal wildlife outing in the Poconos rather than a highly landscaped or heavily themed zoo.