The J.R. Tobias Museum & Education Center will remain closed until further notice during the 2020 season.
J.R. Tobias Museum & Education Center
The award-winning J.R. Tobias Museum & Education Center tells the story of how a marine turned his family homestead into a sprawling zoo that became a favorite family attraction for over 180,000 park visitors each year. Using videos, photos, artifacts, and hands-on exhibits, the museum entertains and educates visitors on the making of the park, the founder’s love of wildlife, and how we can all contribute to the conservation of our world’s endangered wildlife. At its inception, the J.R. Tobias Museum & Education Center was awarded the New Attraction of the Year award by the Hershey Harrisburg Regional Visitor’s Bureau.
Experience Park History
Animals on Display
In addition to the educational exhibits about the park and endangered animals, the museum also includes animal exhibits. While you’re here you can check out the beautiful toucans and a 500 gallon freshwater aquarium featuring jaquar and motoro stingrays, a silver arowana, and more.
Keel-billed Toucan Ramphastos sulfuratus
Central-South America
Toucan
Motoro Stingray Potamotrygon motoro
South America
Stingray
Times
Museum opens every day at 11:00 a.m. and closes when the park closes.
COVID-19 Update
COVID-19 Update – General Changes
Due to CDC requirements, some adjustments have been made to account for the COVID-19 pandemic, but we hope that everyone has an enjoyable and safe summer.
The biggest change for this year is our safari tour which is now a Drive-thru Safari with your own vehicle. (Our safari tour buses are not running this year.)Click here for more info on the drive-thru safari.Another major change is our hours. This year we are open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Zoo Exhibits and concession areas of the park are open. To gain admission to these areas, you will be directed to a separate entrance and pay as you enter
The Reptile & Exotics Facility is open with limited capacity and masks are required to enter. Mask are available for sale at the Reptile building if needed. The J.R. Tobias Museum and Education Center will not be opening until further notice.
The Gift Shop is open with limited capacity and masks required. However, if you prefer, you may also order from our online store and pick up your order at our Curb-Side Pickup during your visit.
COVID-19 Update – Mask Requirements 7/4/20
PA now has a government order stating that masks are Required in all Public Places. At Lake Tobias Wildlife Park, we strongly encourage social distancing with signage, line markers, and continual public announcement reminders. The new order emphasizes the need to wear a mask, even outdoors, if you are unable to properly distance yourself from others. With our 50 + acres of open-air, zoo exhibits, we believe acceptable social distancing is possible. We anticipate our Park Visitors will follow the new order by being patient and adhering to distancing markers around the park, taking turns at exhibits, and being mindful of others around you. If maintaining social distancing concerns you, we encourage you to wear a mask in all areas of our park. (Masks are required in the Reptiles & Exotics facility and the Gift Shop.) At Lake Tobias, it is important to us that all of our park visitors feel safe and comfortable when visiting our park. Guidelines in the new order that pertain to our park’s zoo exhibit areas, Reptiles & Exotics facility, Gift Shop, and golf cart transport services are as follow:
According to the order, people must wear masks if they are:
• Outdoors and unable to consistently maintain a distance of 6 feet from individuals who are not members of their household.
• In any indoor location where members of the public are generally permitted.
• Waiting for, riding on, driving or operating public transportation or paratransit or while in a taxi, private car service or ride-sharing vehicle.
