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   5 days ago · Visit Philadelphia Zoo to see nearly 1,700 animals, including 17 species of live spiders and scorpions in Spiders Alive! exhibit. Learn about your favorite species in the Wildlife Spotlight Series, included with Zoo admission.

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   The Philadelphia Zoo, located in the Centennial District of Philadelphia on the west bank of the Schuylkill River, is the first true zoo in the United States. It was chartered by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania on March 21, 1859, but its opening was delayed by the Civil War until July 1, 1874. The zoo opened with 1,000 animals and an admission ...

   • Date opened: July 1, 1874
   • No. of animals: ~1,300

   • Land area: 42 acres (17 ha)

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4. visit.philadelphiazoo.orgPhiladelphia Zoo

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   Plan your visit to the Philadelphia Zoo with online reservations, parking, gift cards, and special offers. Explore exhibits, rides, shows, and behind-the-scenes experiences with animals and zookeepers.

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   With free admission and parking, visit more than once and it pays for itself. Includes access to exclusive members-only events and discounts. Supports saving endangered wildlife around the globe. Open your eyes to a fun Philly neighborhood unlike any other, where humans and wildlife coexist. Explore exhibits, attractions, and more.

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   How much does it cost to visit the Philadelphia Zoo?

   • The zoo opened with 1,000 animals and an admission price of 25 cents. For a brief time, the zoo also housed animals brought to U.S. from safaris by the Smithsonian Institution, which had not yet built its National Zoo.

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   What animals are at the Philadelphia Zoo?

   • When the Philadelphia Zoological Garden first opened its Victorian gates on July 1, 1874, to over 3,000 visitors, it was the only institution of its kind in the New World. The zoo began with varied exhibits containing 200 mammals, including buffalo, deer, wolves, foxes, bears, and monkeys, and 67 bird species and 15 reptiles.

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   What are the hours of operation for the Philadelphia Zoo?

   • Philadelphia Zoo is open Thursday through Sunday (closed Monday through Wednesday) from 9:30 am–3:00 pm. Advance timed reservations are required for all guests. We look forward to seeing you!

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   How many acres is the Philadelphia Zoo?

   • The zoo is 42 acres (17 ha) and the home of nearly 1,300 animals, many of which are rare and endangered. Special features include a children's petting zoo, a paddleboat lake, a rainforest themed carousel, a ropes course, and many interactive and educational exhibits.

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