Here in Ohio, family day trip destinations are plentiful. (Be sure to check out this train park.) Sandusky is home to a deer park and petting zoo that kids will especially love. With more than 200 animals and plenty of friendly deer, Lagoon Deer Park makes a great mini road trip.
Here’s why this one-of-a-kind deer park belongs on your bucket list this spring and summer:
Welcome to Lagoon Deer Park, one of the happiest petting zoos in Ohio and the perfect family day trip destination.
MOCAGirl/Trip Advisor Address: 1012 Martins Point Road, Sandusky, OH 44870.
This year, Lagoon Deer Park will open for the season on Saturday, May 11. (The park is closed for the season from November - May.)
Debbie C/Trip Advisor You can visit from May 11 - Memorial Day on Monday - Sunday from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. From Memorial Day - Labor Day, the park is open until 8 p.m.
In addition to six different breeds of beautiful deer, plenty of goats, sheep and llamas, you’ll find animals from around the world here.
CindyLou13/Trip Advisor You can also visit from Labor Day - November on Monday- Sunday from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
You might even spot a gorgeous peacock or two!
Ashley B/Trip Advisor There are more than 200 animals on site. When you arrive, you can purchase food to feed them.
There are $5 bags that can feed all the animals. There are also $1 and $2 bags available. For more pricing info, click here.
Yoori J/Trip Advisor
Have you ever been to Lagoon Deer Park? If so, we want to know what your experience was like!
MOCAGirl/Trip Advisor
Address: 1012 Martins Point Road, Sandusky, OH 44870.
Debbie C/Trip Advisor
You can visit from May 11 - Memorial Day on Monday - Sunday from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. From Memorial Day - Labor Day, the park is open until 8 p.m.
CindyLou13/Trip Advisor
You can also visit from Labor Day - November on Monday- Sunday from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Ashley B/Trip Advisor
There are more than 200 animals on site. When you arrive, you can purchase food to feed them.
Yoori J/Trip Advisor
For more unique animal parks in Ohio, check out our previous article: Plan Your Visit To This Amazing Bird Sanctuary In Ohio As Soon As You Can.
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