Penn's Cave & Wildlife Park

Category: Tourist attraction

Address: 222 Penns Cave Rd, Centre Hall, PA 16828, USA

Phone: +18143641664

Opening hours

Sunday: 9AM–5PM

Monday: 9AM–5PM

Tuesday: 9AM–5PM

Wednesday: 9AM–5PM

Thursday: 9AM–5PM

Friday: 9AM–5PM

Saturday: 9AM–5PM

Reviews

Marie

Aug 6, 2022

We went on a Mid-Friday afternoon & was a little busy as we had to wait a little to do the boat tour. They have a nice gift shop, & a little place you can grab a quick bite to eat. The tour was excellent & so was the female tour guide. Unfortunately we had quite a few little kids (under 5) who didn't sit still in our boat, & the parents should have been attentive. Even the tour guide stated numerous times about keeping hands inside the boat at certain times & not to stand up, but again the parents failed to say anything. Overall great tour minus kids under 5 on the boat. They should have a kids boat ride to avoid those adults who wanted to enjoy it WITHOUT the KIDS.

Megan Swaney

Jun 6, 2022

One of the coolest experience’s! Not only do you explore a cave but you go on a boat through it! It was so neat! Then do the wildlife bus ride! There were several cool animals, tour was cool and informative. Kid friendly and fun for adults. Also had food trucks and flea market stuff today! So much to do and not super expensive. Must go!

Ryan Houseknecht

Jun 2, 2022

This was a great experience for our family. Our daughter(5) was a little scared of the darkness in the cave, at times, but she loved the wildlife, the maze, and the prospecting. The guides were friendly and informative. It's a little expensive but we'll definitely be eager to go again.

Brandon Moyer

May 15, 2022

We had a great time on the wildlife tour, especially the wolves, baby bison, and black bears. The maze was a lot of fun. Flynn and I were able to beat it in under 7 minutes and received a prize. The cave tour was pretty unique and spectacular. Definitely a great way to spend the day with the little ones.

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Questions & Answers

we are looking at doing the nature tour on the bus with our 3.5 year old twins, I was thinking about doing cave boat tour but a little hesitant. any recommendations if kids this age would/should do this part?

Megan Perez | Aug 9, 2018
angie scott | Aug 10, 2018

I think he might like it. The cave does get dark an he has to stay sitting on the boat.

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What is the best time of year to see the flowers on the safari?

heather dietl | Aug 9, 2018
Stanley Zoltek | Aug 10, 2018

July for the Sunflowers, but others are blooming beginning in May.

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We will be vacationing near here shortly. I see masks are not required for vaccinated visitors, how do you confirm if someone is vaccinated, do you ask to see their vaccination card? Thanks

Bob Burkhart | Jul 9, 2021
Tommy B | Jul 10, 2021

None required. They don't ask. If you feel the need to wear one then do. There were a few people still wearing them but not many.

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My daughter is 8 months old. Is she aloud to participate in the cave AND wildlife tour? I just bought tickets. And I didn’t see anything against it.

Jessika Wright | May 10, 2021
Will Holbrook Jr. | May 11, 2021

You can bring your child but the past to get there is very steep and strollers are not allowed. The river is only a couple feet deep and does not move very quickly so if anything were to happen you could be able to just stand up. Like another has said it stays 52 degrees year round so make sure your child is bundled up.

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Is access to doing the cave tour easy! I am driving 2 1/2 hours Sunday morning to do the cave tour. Is it pretty crowded on Sundays. I want to make sure I will be able to do the tour.

Ryan Sharrar | Sep 12, 2020
Ryan Sharrar | Sep 13, 2020

What if I call in a reservation? Could I make one that way? I don't have a computer?

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Are masks required for any of the activities? And somewhere I think I saw the walk to the boat tour is a little steep. We have a 2 yr old grandson. Do you think it is safe enough for him to walk, and how safe would it be to carry him if need be?

Jody Donohoe | Aug 8, 2020
Andrew B | Aug 9, 2020

The walk to the boat is only dangerous if it's wet or he's running, you can easily carry him down if nessecary. Masks are required in the giftshop/ restrooms and on the boat.

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Where is the best place to stay thats not expensive near the caved

Tracy Pillard | Aug 8, 2020
Byungwoo Bang | Aug 9, 2020

I stayed Residence Inn by Marriott.. if you don't visit there weekend, it will be very cheap. Especially this season hehe.

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Best places to stay overnight?

Teresa Hartsoe | Aug 9, 2019
Nita Stack | Aug 10, 2019

There are a ton of B&Bs in the area. We stayed at The Queen in Bellefonte. We turned our cave adventure into an amazing getaway.

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His there a café where we can eat at the Penn's Cave or it's better to bring a picnic?

Christian Viger | Aug 9, 2019
Shanna Hoffman | Aug 10, 2019

They have a nice little cafeteria in the gift shop with reasonable prices.

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Small dogs allowed?

Judy Taggeml | Aug 8, 2020
Roshan Thomas | Aug 9, 2020

Not on the boat or inside the shop.

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