3 Palms Zoo & Education Center
Townsend, DE · about 51 mi from Philadelphia
At a glance
- Address
- 1060 Vandyke Greenspring Rd, Townsend, DE 19734
- Activities
- 🐐 Farm animals
- Phone
- (302) 715-1326
- Website
- 3palmszoo.org
- Typical season
- Year round (farm animals, varies by farm)
- Nearest city we cover
- Philadelphia, about 51 miles
- Listing updated
- No date on the listing
- Hours
- Mon-Sun 09:00-15:00 from the farm's website, Nov 2026; confirm with the farm
- [email protected]
- Contact details from
- the farm's website; USDA Local Food Directories
- Social
- Facebook · Instagram
- County
- New Castle County, DE
- Hardiness zone
- USDA zone 7b
- Source
- USDA Local Food Directories
Picking weather
National Weather ServiceLoading the forecast…
Weather only. It does not tell you whether the farm is open, so check hours with the farm.
Make a day of it
- Public restroom 1.6 mi
- Playground 4.1 mi
- Picnic area 1 mi
- Gas station 3.9 mi
- EV charger 5 mi
- 10 places to eat within 5 mi Elentrio’s Little Italy Pizzeria, Domino's, Dunkin'
Farmers markets nearby
- Smyrna Farmers' Market Smyrna · 5.1 mi
- Capital City Farmers Market Dover · 15 mi · takes SNAP
- Loockerman Way Farmers' Market Dover · 15 mi
CSA farm shares nearby
- Powers Farm 3.7 mi
- Colchester Farm CSA 10 mi
- Gravelly Run Farm 10.2 mi
Open in Apple Maps · Google Maps directions
Nearby places from OpenStreetMap (straight-line distance). Markets and CSAs from the USDA Local Food Directories.
Weather here in a typical year
Nov here: highs around 58°F, lows around 39°F, about 3.4 in of rain, 9.9 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostApr 4
- 🍂 First fall frostNov 4
- ☀️ Frost-free season214 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone7b
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Dover, DE station (16.2 mi); USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map 2023 (USDA-ARS, Oregon State University PRISM). Averages, not a forecast. Crops ripen earlier after warm springs.
What you can pick here
- Farm animalsYear round
Typical US ranges from extension service crop calendars, not this farm's own dates. Seasons shift by region and weather, so check with the farm.
Before you go
- Check that it is open. Look at the farm website: hours and crops change with the weather.
- Bring cash and a card. Some farms take only one.
- Water, sun protection and closed-toe shoes.
- Hand sanitizer for after the animals
- Closed-toe shoes
- Ask about pets before you bring a dog.
More tips: your first u-pick visit.
How to pick like a pro
- How to pick
Wash hands after touching animals, keep fingers flat when feeding and follow the farm's rules about what animals can eat.
- Best time to go
Mornings, when animals are most active.
Farm country: New Castle County
New Castle County had 335 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 55 sold food straight to the public and 11 earned money from agritourism like u-pick and tours.
USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, 2022 Census of Agriculture. Some county numbers are withheld to protect individual farms.
Check hours before you go. Listings come from public directories and many were last updated in 2024.
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Questions about 3 Palms Zoo & Education Center
Is 3 Palms Zoo & Education Center open today?
We do not track live hours. Check the farm website before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated in a past season.
When is the season at 3 Palms Zoo & Education Center?
Farm animals typically run Year round in much of the US. Exact dates depend on the farm, the region and the weather, so confirm with the farm.
Where is 3 Palms Zoo & Education Center?
The listing gives the address as 1060 Vandyke Greenspring Rd, Townsend, DE 19734. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to 3 Palms Zoo & Education Center?
Pet rules vary by farm and by field. Many u-pick farms do not allow dogs in picking areas for food safety. Ask the farm before you go.
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