#1
Veterans Park
“The splash park was very cute and clean, and the park has nice slides and a cool dinosaur slide! Connected to 2 neighborhoods and super walkable.” — Google review
Best Zoos in Delaware, OH
The 10 best-rated zoos in Delaware, OH average 4.8★ on Google across 4,112 reviews. Gallant Farm has the top rating (4.9★), and Veterans Park has the most reviews (840). Updated October 25, 2026.
10 companies that meet our bar: rated 4.5★ or higher on Google, with a meaningful review history (4,112 reviews combined) and currently operating. Request a call back and the company will phone you directly.
#2
Shale Hollow Park
“Pretty cool place. Awesome exploring the Big Run and the concretions. Not a real big place but very nice trails and restrooms. Have a really nice shelter for picnics. Have a "natural" play area for kids to explore in…” — Google review
#3
Gallant Farm
“Knowledgeable staff, you can tell they don't just know about the farm but actually care about it. Animals are sweet and well taken care of. Premises is accessible for those with accessibility issues, with a little…” — Google review
#4
Heart of Africa
“The Africa area is huge with various Africa animals. Many kids playgrounds are here. It is also lovely to feed giraffes. But, most of animals are really far away.” — Google review
#5
Deer Haven Park
“One of our favorite parks in the area. Beautiful nature center. Tons of birds. The trails have a great mix of open meadows, forest, wetland and creeks. They have rescued birds of prey that are always interesting to see.” — Google review
#6
Congo Expedition
“The Congo Expedition at the Columbus Zoo is amazing! It’s like stepping into an African rainforest, with lush, immersive habitats for the animals. The enclosures are well-designed, offering great views of the…” — Google review
#7
Mingo Park
“Mingo is a big part of Delaware, Ohio. Pool, playground, walking path, soccer and ball fields, etc. A nice place to sit and watch the Olentangy River.” — Google review
#8
North Orange Park
“WONDERFUL park, unfortunately I didn't get any photos since I was so busy playing with my 3 year old. This park is good for any age and mobility level. A chunk of the play structure is ramp accessible, many sound…” — Google review
#9
Char-Mar Ridge Park
“The trail is about 1 and 1/2 mi long and it is one large loop. The scenery is gorgeous. Dogs and bikes are allowed. There's also a nature observation deck with a gorgeous view of the lake and lots of bird feeders.…” — Google review
#10
Hogback Ridge Park
“Took my kids out for a Saturday morning adventure after breakfast. We wandered a couple paths that looped nicely through the trees, spotting birds and even a deer-nothing too strenuous, which was perfect for their…” — Google review
How we pick zoos in Delaware
We scan Google Maps for zoo listings in and around Delaware, keep only open businesses whose main category matches the service, and require a Google rating of at least 4.5 from at least 20 reviews. Companies are ordered by a confidence-weighted score that balances rating and review volume. We do not accept payment for placement.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the highest-rated zoo in Delaware?
Gallant Farm has the highest Google rating on our Delaware list: 4.9 out of 5 from 124 reviews (as of October 25, 2026).
Which zoo in Delaware has the most reviews?
Veterans Park has the most Google reviews among the companies listed here: 840, with a 4.8★ average.
How are these zoos chosen?
Only open Delaware-area businesses whose Google category matches the service, rated at least 4.5★ from at least 20 Google reviews. They are ordered by a confidence-weighted score of rating and review volume. Placement is never paid.