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May 8, 2024 · 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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Philadelphia Zoo is located at the corner of 34th Street and...
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From scavenger hunts and train rides to giraffe feedings and...
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As America’s first zoo, Philadelphia Zoo has over 160 years...
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Home to more than 1,900 rare and endangered animals, the Zoo...
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Philadelphia Zoo, America’s first zoo, is renowned for...
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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.
The zoo is 42 acres (17 ha) and the home of nearly 1,300 animals, [1] 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.
- July 1, 1874
- ~1,300
- 42 acres (17 ha)