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Home to more than 1,900 rare and endangered animals, the Zoo continues to reach new heights, offering award-winning animal exhibits, state-of-the-art healthcare facilities, award-winning education and conservation programs, and exceptional guest services, making it one of the most renowned zoos in the world.
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.
Explore the Naturehood. There's so much to see at the Philadelphia Zoo. Open your eyes to a fun Philly neighborhood unlike any other, where humans and wildlife coexist. Explore exhibits, attractions, and more.
Make your Philadelphia Zoo visit memorable! From scavenger hunts and carousel rides to animal experiences and more, we offer a number of attractions for visitors of all ages. Check below for details on what's currently open.
The Zoo is open daily from 9:30 AM to 5 PM. Entrance to the Zoo is permitted until 4:00 p.m. The last available reservation time for general admission is 3:00 p.m. Members do not need to make advance reservations to visit during daytime hours. Show membership card to enter and park for free.
Welcome to the Naturehood! Philadelphia Zoo’s 42-acre campus is filled with a variety of animal exhibits, each designed to provide you and your family with an up close and personal experience. Get within inches of a lion, face to face with a gorilla, and nose to nose with giant river otters!
One of the best laid-out zoos in the country, the Philadelphia Zoo is set among a charming 42-acre Victorian garden with tree-lined walks, formal shrubbery and animal sculptures. America’s first zoo and a foremost conservation organization, the attraction is home to nearly 1,300 animals, many rare and endangered.
