The Good Zoo and Benedum Planetarium are conveniently located on the property of Oglebay Resort and Conference Center. There is an admission charge. From Monday through Thursday, adults pay $4.50, youth (3 to 17) pay $3.25, senior citizens pay $4.25, and 2 and under are free. From Friday through Sunday, adults pay $5, youth pay $3.75, and seniors pay $4.75. Hours vary, so call ahead.
Highlights of the zoo include: Discovery Lab; indoor exhibits of birds, bats, frogs, and other small animals; desert display with roadrunners and burrowing owls; a 3000 gallon fish tank; and barnyard animals. During the holiday there are also live reindeer adjacent to the outdoor patio of the main building. Due to the cold weather, that was as far from the main building as I got. I understand there are also bears, otters, bison, and red wolves on display.
If you go to the Good Zoo, don't miss the Miniature Railroad and Village or Laser Light Show at the Benedum Planetarium. During the holiday season, the laser light show is choreographed to Christmas music.