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Animals are on the move like never before at Philadelphia Zoo with Zoo360, a first-in-the-world system of trails passing through treetops, crossing over pathways & connecting habitats, giving animals like amazing big cats, majestic primates & marvelous meerkats the opportunities to travel & explore. Visit our baby western lowland gorillas, giraffes, hippos, polar bear, white rhino, zebras, red pandas, Amur tigers & more at Americaā€™s first Zoo. Explore a 42 acre Victorian garden & enjoy award-winning exhibits like KeyBank Big Cat Falls, PECO Primate Reserve, McNeil Avian Center & KidZooU, a wildlife academy that offers dynamic displays, rare breeds & hands-on experiences. The Zoo is one of the region's foremost conservation organizations & home to nearly 1,300 animals, many rare & endangered. By connecting people with wildlife, Philadelphia Zoo creates joyful discovery & inspires action for animals & habitats. Philadelphia Zoo is accredited by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums.Animals are on the move like never before at Philadelphia Zoo with Zoo360, a first-in-the-world system of trails passing through treetops, crossing over pathways & connecting habitats, giving animals like amazing big cats, majestic primates & marvelous meerkats the opportunities to travel & explore. Visit our baby western lowland gorillas, giraffes, hippos, polar bear, white rhino, zebras, red pandas, Amur tigers & more at Americaā€™s first Zoo. Explore a 42 acre Victorian garden & enjoy award-winning exhibits like KeyBank Big Cat Falls, PECO Primate Reserve, McNeil Avian Center & KidZooU, a wildlife academy that offers dynamic displays, rare breeds & hands-on experiences. The Zoo is one of the region's foremost conservation organizations & home to nearly 1,300 animals, many rare & endangered. By connecting people with wildlife, Philadelphia Zoo creates joyful discovery & inspires action for animals & habitats. Philadelphia Zoo is accredited by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums.
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Located at the corner of 34th street and Girard Ave in Philadelphia's Historic Fairmount Park. The zoo is just two miles from downtown Philadelphia
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West Philadelphia, Fairmount Park
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Tiger Terrace, Eagles Roost, Impala Cafe, 34th Street Market, Philly Cheese Steak, All Natural hot Dogs, Stroller and Wheelchair Rentals, Gift Shop, ATM, bike racks and rest areas, Nursing Mothers Station, The Solitude House, Animal Exploration Trails, Campground
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Parking: Paid, Lot

Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

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Edited: 05/25/2021
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I liked the animals, and Autism Day! I even wore a fake safari hat there!

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Green L.

08/30/2015

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Wow, this must be the dirtiest, most expensive spot in Philly, but the animals make it worth visiting.

robertd998

01/05/2012

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The animals here were really e...

The animals here were really exotic. My only problem was they seemed so bored :(

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Phone: (215) 243-1100

Address: 3400 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104

Website: http://www.philadelphiazoo.org

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