Philadelphia Zoo
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West Philadelphia, Philadelphia
"Loved the overhead walk for the big cats and the beer garden"(6 Tips)
"The Primate House is the best"(3 Tips)
"The new Kids petting zoo area is fantastic."(2 Tips)
"Americas first zoo - great cat & primate walkways."(2 Tips)
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My first time visiting the Philadelphia Zoo. What a great experience, every animal was breath taking. What I loved❤️the most was the PECO PRIMATE 🦍RESERVE.
Fordcast TourAugust 22, 2011If you have time, check out the Philly Zoo! America’s 1st zoo features 1,600+ animals from around the world & 42 acres of picturesque Victorian gardens. Pack lunch & have a picnic!
C MMarch 27, 2017Not too big, and not too small, the Philadelphia Zoo is perfect for a day of family fun and exploration.If you are paying with a card, skip the line and use the kiosks, it's much faster and easier.Upvoted Jan 4
Richard RevillaAugust 3, 2015America's first zoo. Parking is easy now with new deck. Plenty of shade throughout to keep you cool on hot days.
Still nice to check out in the colder months. Santa at the treehouse, plus you can still see a lot of the animals out. Not all of course, but I was surprised in comparison to other zoos.
Nlisah .December 25, 2014You have to get the yearly membership pass! Saves you tons of money and is available for you and all your family for a low price. Special membership only visits and savings.
Patricia ZickgrafApril 13, 2023We took the day and went to the Philly Zoo and Dinosaur 🦖 exhibit and there’s a lot of walking 🚶🏻♀️ and a lot of up hill walking wear sneakers 👟!!! We had a remarkable day me and My Bird 🦅!!!
Brandon CainJune 11, 2015Great zoo with amazing new big cats exhibit. Tigers and lions can walk over you and explore the zoo. Parking is $15 and don't forget to mention if you're in the military- Amy GehrisMay 6, 2016Avoid coming on rainy days. None of the animals are out and there was only one indoor eating area, which was filled to capacity. The children still had a wonderful time. The Primate House is the best
Slightly PerfectJune 7, 2014The new walkways in the sky for the animals were great. You can bring in your own snacks and drinks, too! They have strollers available for rent. Peacock stalking is also available.
Christopher IgnatiusFebruary 3, 2024One thing that I always would worry about when visiting the Zoo, was if all the animals were properly taken care of, which they are!
Gary ProdrickApril 22, 2013This is Americas first Zoo.Make sure you plan on paying for parking here.leave your self enough time at this Zoo very popular.they are always upgrading this Zoo. this is a Great Zoo to visit.Have Fun.
EMMANUEL LUCASApril 13, 2015It was normal zoo animals and activities. The kids got to ride a pony and pet animals in the petting zoo. There also a small train. The animals were active
michelle sinkSeptember 20, 2015Something for everyone. Very kid and family friendly. Weekdays are best for avoiding crowds. But bring a lunch since most food courts are closed. Love the kids petting zoo.
NBC PhiladelphiaJuly 18, 2011An early-morning, Christmas Eve fire in the 'World of Primates' building killed 23 animals in 1995, all endangered species. In 1999, the 'Peco Primate Reserve' opened to replace the lost building.
Carol MelvinJuly 16, 2016What an awesome zoo!!!! It was hotter than sin but we 💘 every minute of our time.
ed PoprikJune 17, 2015The primate house is great, leave time to stop in several times during day because you will see something new each time!
Connect with the Philadelphia Zoo while visiting and from home using the Philadelphia Zoo Smartphone application. Includes a GPS enabled map, Today section, live Twitter stream, animals and more! Read more
Mike PasnickAugust 13, 2014Season pass for 2 is less than a hundred bucks & includes parking. .. is good for twelve months.
HISTORYApril 16, 2010Opened in 1874, this is the first zoo in the US. It's home to more than 1,300 animals, many of which are rare & endangered and is the only zoo breeding giant otters in North America.
Jason MesiarikMarch 29, 2012Take some time between viewing the animals to admire the flora and fauna. There are some amazing trees to view at the zoo too.
Right when you come into Bank of America Big Cat Falls there is a chain link fence with a bit of vegetation against it. Look down, one of the big cats likes to laze about in that shade.
Melissa DavisMarch 24, 2016Such a part of the city's history. Great exhibits. Parking is tough though
Jose TaverasAugust 31, 2015The place is wonderful. Love how the animals have so much room to move around.
Oladipo OwoyomiApril 13, 2015The burger, chocolate ice cream, horse riders, roaring lions...an amazing experience
Rik ValentineJune 10, 2014It's very annoying to come to the Zoo on a nice summer afternoon and find that most of the food and drink places are closed. Very dissatisfied.
- The big snapping turtle is named Meatball. He breathes air, so if you wait long enough, he'll have to move, and that is an impressive sight indeed.
Jess HillardAugust 22, 2010If you have a family, get a membership! One visit a year and it practically pays for itself! You get entry to the Treehouse with it as well.- Visit First Niagara Big Cat Falls and you just might be lucky enough to see the new African lioness Tajiri!
Much renovation lately. Parking needs to be addressed as well as traffic flow.
Check out the McNeil Avian Center. Many colorful birds to see there.
Tom McGahanAugust 22, 2011If you plan on going to the zoo more then once a year get a membership. It will save you money in the long run
Overhead trails, great conservation program.- Darlene BelknapJune 7, 2016Wait for the camel ride was 45 min party group all riding solo.By the time it was our turn they told us only the kids could ride.At primate house they were set up for an event.Don't waste your money.
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The Philadelphia Zoo’s 42-acre Victorian garden is home to more than 1,300 animals, many of them rare and endangered. The Zoo, fulfilling its mission of conservation, science, education and recreation, supports and engages in conservation efforts to protect endangered species around the world.
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