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Leesburg Animal Park in Leesburg, VA
Quick answer
Leesburg Animal Park is a park or outdoor outing in Leesburg, VA for toddlers, ages 4 to 6, and ages 7 to 10. Free admission applies only to the listed ages.
A year round animal outing with indoor play, live animal shows, wagon rides in warmer weather, and optional pony rides.
- Hours
- Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri 10 AM to 4 PM, Sat and Sun 10 AM to 5 PM, Tue closed except select school holidays
- Admission
- Children and seniors $16.95, Adults $19.95, Under age 2 free, Pony rides cost $3.95
- Bathrooms
- Restroom details are not clearly published, Confirm if this is important for your visit
- Parking
- Onsite parking, Capacity is not published
- Reservations
- Walk in or buy tickets online, Check weather alerts before leaving
- Stroller friendly
- No
- Good for
- All ages · Leesburg, VA
- Address
- 19246 James Monroe Highway, Leesburg, VA 20175
- Phone
- 703-433-0002
- Planning note
- The park is closed Tuesday except on selected Loudoun County school holidays. Weather can change daily operations.
What works by age
- Ages 1 to 3 Moderate to high energy
Animal viewing and indoor play give toddlers short activities with parents close by.
- Ages 4 to 6 Moderate to high energy
Children can combine animal encounters, play areas, and a wagon ride when it is running.
- Ages 7 to 10 Moderate to high energy
Older children can spend longer with the animals and shows, then use the larger play areas.
Will this work for your family?
- Best for
- A longer animal outing with enough indoor play to help when weather changes.
- Choose something else when
- Choose a shorter free farm stop when the admission cost or drive will outweigh the time your family can stay.
- Arrival plan
- Check the daily hours and show schedule, then visit the animals before the busiest play areas.
- Sibling fit
- Animal exhibits and several play options give siblings room to choose different speeds.
Do this: Animals First, Play Second
Estimated duration: 90 minutes to 2 hours
- Start with the outdoor or indoor animal exhibits.
- Choose one show or wagon ride if it is available.
- Finish in the play area that best fits the youngest child.
Bring: Closed toe shoes, Water, Sun protection, Admission confirmation
Easy exit: Skip the final play stop and leave after one favorite animal when energy drops.
Quick parent answers
How long should a family plan to stay?
The park recommends about 90 minutes to 2 hours for a visit.
What happens when the weather changes?
The park operates year round with indoor animal exhibits, indoor play, shows, and arts and crafts. Wagon rides depend on temperature.
What parents are saying
Plan at least two hours if the children want both animals and the indoor play area. Wagon rides depend on the temperature, pony rides cost extra, and Tuesday is usually closed, so check the day before promising a favorite activity.