Philadelphia Zoo - Philadelphia Zoos and Aquarium

  • Address: 3400 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104-1139
  • Phone: 2152431100
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  • Website:www.phillyzoo.org
Average Rating
4.5
113+ reviews
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Epinions.com
4.0
29+ reviews
Yahoo! Travel
5.0
51+ reviews
Yelp
3.5
32+ reviews
Frommers
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1+ reviews

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Philadelphia Zoo
3400 W Girard Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19104-1139

Philadelphia Zoo Details

Descriptions from Across the Web

  • Established in the early 1800s, the Philadelphia Zoo is the oldest of its kind in ... more on Wcities
  • The Philadelphia Zoo is home to more than 1,300 rare and exotic animals from around the world and despite its size - 42 acres of gardens and historical architecture - the Zoo can easily be seen in a single visit.Some of the Zoo's most popular African species include warthogs, sable antelope, Mhorr's gazelle, reticulated giraffes, hippos, and zebras. Exotic South American animals, such as giant anteaters, capybaras (the largest rodents in the world) and giant bearded pigs, are also on exhibit.The Primate Reserve houses ten species ... more on gocitykids.com
  • The Philadelphia Zoo is a proud member of the American Zoo and Aquarium ... more on epinions.com
  • The Philadelphia Zoo, opened in 1874, was the nation's first. By the late 1970s, the 42 acres tucked into West Fairmount Park had become run-down, with few financial resources. The zoo has since become a national leader, with nearly 1,800 animals. The zoo celebrated its 125th anniversary with the opening of the PECO Primate Reserve, a breathtaking pavilion that blurs the line between visitors and its 11 resident species. Note that the basic admission ... more on frommers.com
  • The Philadelphia Zoo, in operation since 1874, is the oldest zoo in the United States. Frank Furness designed the beautiful Victorian ... more on NileGuide

Reviews From Across The Web read all

5.0
the best trip ever and i want to do it again

(January 05, 2010 00:00)

i liked everything the whole set up was great ... jm1480mcg, a user of Yahoo! Travel. Read full review on Yahoo! Travel

5.0
This is one of the very...

...best zoos I've visited. My son LOVES it. There's an amazing variety of animals, ... a user of Go City Kids. Read full review on GoCityKids.com

4.0
Zoo Life

This year our family decided that we needed to go ... Daphnye, a user of epinions.com. Read full review on Epinions.com

zooooooooo!

I love the zoo. I really like the Philadelphia Zoo too. It's the ... judysbook.com, a user of judysbook.com. Read full review on OpenList.com

4.0
Amy Y. 's review

The Philly zoo is the oldest zoo in this country, and its apparent if you've ever ... a user of yelp.com. Read full review on Yelp

Directions

SEPTA trolley: 15. Bus: 32 or 38. PHLASH Zoo link runs June 1-Sept 1 from Philadelphia Museum of Art. Car: Separate exit off I-76 north of Center City

34th St. and Girard Ave

Hours

Feb-Nov: Daily 9:30a-5p; Dec-Jan: Daily 9:30a-4p

Miscellaneous

  • Admission: Adults $16.95; Children (age 2-11) $13.95, (under 2) Free
  • Year Built: 1859

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