Right in the heart of Chittenango sits The Wild Animal Park. This zoo has a huge variety of animals from tigers, lions, and leopards to a jolly giraffe named Jase. They have been open for more than two years now and it may be one of the best kept secrets in Central New York. 

Jeff Taylor is the owner of The Wild Animal Park and he has loved animals since he was a little boy. He couldn't keep his love of animals to himself, so he decided to open a zoo. Located at 7621 Lakeport Road in Chittenango this animal park is not just a zoo, but an experience. According to their website,

Located on 12 acres just north of the Village of Chittenango in New York State, The Wild Animal Park is a zoo that provides a unique opportunity for visitors to learn about a variety of animals. With a wide range of domestic and exotics animals from all over the world, it's a great place for adventure, learning, and hours of family fun! Residents of The Wild include: Bengal tigers, dromedary camels, American alligators, North American black bears, kangaroos, zebra, African crested porcupine, fallow deer, bobcat, badger, coatimundies, red and grey fox, macaws, vervet monkey, and much more.

They also offer educational talks and feeding demonstrations throughout the day. The animals aren't the only attraction. They also offer bounce house fun, food, and drinks. The park is open Weekdays from 10:30 a.m - 5 p.m. and Weekends 10:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. Tickets are just $9 for adults and $8 for kids (Children 2 & Under are free). If the kids want to use the bounce houses, they can all day for just $5 more. 

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