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Philadelphia Zoo
"Situated in the heart of West Philly, Philadelphia Zoo is home to over 1,700 rare and endangered species. Offering award-winning animal exhibits, state-of-the-art healthcare facilities, numerous education and conservation programs, and exceptional guest experiences, the Zoo is a proud pioneer in animal care and conservation—and the perfect destination for an outing with family and friends!"
Address: 3400 W Girard Ave , Philadelphia 19104, PA, US
Phone: (215) 243-1100
State: PA
City: Philadelphia
Zip Code: 19104


Opening Hours

Monday: 09:30-17:00
Tuesday: 09:30-17:00
Wednesday: 09:30-17:00
Thursday: 09:30-17:00
Friday: 09:30-17:00
Saturday: 09:30-17:00
Sunday: 09:30-17:00

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We enjoyed our visit to the zoo immensely! It was a gorgeous day to enjoy the animals, the sunshine, and the beautifully landscaped pathways. We were disappointed that we couldn't see some of our favorites like the penguins and flamingos due to avian flu precautions. We especially enjoyed the family of gorillas. : If you plan to visit more than once in a year, I highly recommend investing in a membership!
We came here during the Memorial Day weekend 2021. This was our first time here. It was raining on the way here and for a short period time after arriving but it eventually stopped and we were able to enjoy the Zoo. Parking was pretty easy and was just a short walk to the main gate. Once through the main gate there is an inside exhibit, we hung out in there for while because they had a few new baby animals and it was neat to see how they act with their mothers. A few exhibits was closed at this time but nothing that would stop you from having a good time! They have so many animals to see and enjoy! One of my favorites were the 3 giraffes, which was amazing to see because most Zoos I been to either have 1,2 or none at all. Be prepared because it is a lot of walking so bring your best walking/running shoes. Can’t forget the beer! Beer was good and cold! However, this Zoo is kind of pricey because you have to pay for parking and admission, which is unheard of. All of the Zoos I have been to you either paid for admission and parking was free or you paid for parking and admission was free. I still recommend visiting the Philadelphia Zoo. You will have a great time!
A pretty good place to see animals from around the world. We were able to see most animals, except the otters and the birds were not out. I believe the birds were in protection due to the bird flu. Completely understandable. The layout is traditional zoo- large oval with a few different paths. We ended up going on a weekday, it was not too busy which was lovely for seeing the animals. We were able to do all of it in 2 hours, although we were moving at a pretty good pace due to time. I would say you could spend several additional hours here watching the animals and reading all the information. The exhibits appeared to be very clean, and there were multiple places to either get food or vending machines available for drinks /food. The day we went it was very warm, we were thankful that a lot of the zoo is shaded. We ended up purchasing our tickets ahead of time, just to save time. I think if you go during the week you do not have to do this as it's not as busy, and you can purchase them at the door. However, to guarantee it may be a good idea to do it ahead of time. You can also purchase your parking pass online as well if you plan on parking in one of the lots. The kids loved that the zoo had a gift store as well, and for the most part it was pretty reasonably priced for a zoo. On a side note, we learned when we went, that this is the oldest zoo in the nation which is really cool!
My family and I visit the Zoo at least once a year. Every year we get to see all of the animals. But this years was different. Majority of the animals were moved in door due to a suspected avian influenza. Therefore, we didn't get to see much of the animals. We went on Wednesday exactly 9:20am, 10 minutes before the zoo could open. We bought our tickets a day prior including parking. Because we went early there was no long line. We rented a stroller. The girl there was were helpful and she made sure to wipe the stroller. Sucks I couldn't remember her name. Overall we had a pleasant time. And the weather was beautiful.
Great day trip with the kiddos, mine were excited to see animals but that’s where I gave it a 3 star because many animals were missing, the big cats weren’t active, primates also were just laying around, the reptiles became a cool game of can you spot it. What I was disappointed at was everything cost extra, train ride for kids, carousel, food, water, feeding animals, etc. also the zoo keepers didn’t seem excited or thrilled to talk about the animals or get the kids involved with fun facts. Definitely a lot of room for improvement but I believe it’s still a nice day out!
A wonderful experience. We came in April 2022. Buying the tickets online was very easy. You can change your reservation up to 11:59PM the previous day. You can also pay for parking ahead of time. The Zoo is well laid out making it easy to see all the animals. It’s also well designed for strollers. The food was very good with plenty of options. There is beautiful artwork throughout the zoo: sculptures, paintings, art installations: well thought out and distinctive. The conservation efforts are well show cased too. The Big Cat area is not to be missed. The Primate Reserve is excellent as well. The animals have large walkways to traverse the park in and it is a very cool feature. We enjoyed our experience very, very much. The zoo does not take much time to see if you are short on time: you can still enjoy all of it. So don’t hesitate: you do not need all day but can easily make it a leisurely experience and picnic as well. Highly recommend!
Just a few pictures of our fun day at the zoo! We were so happy to see all of the animals today! We were a little worried when we first arrived and saw all of the kids on a field trip but it wasn't too bad. My 4 year old said he loved seeing all of the animals!
They advertised a Halloween event for kids. Boo at the Zoo I brought my toddler on Halloween day for the event and there was no event. The zoo was full of leaves like no one takes care of the grounds and a lot of the exhibits were closed. None of the food facilities were open. Only one gift shop was open. There was at least three construction sites with active construction workers during business hours. It was not worth my $50.
May 2022 - All of the bird exhibits are closed due to avian bird flu - which is understandable. Many of the concessions and gift shops were closed. Some areas were closed with signs stating Covid precautions. The park itself just felt more run-down than during previous visits. Also, take c/c to pay as they do not have any coin change for cash transactions. We visited as a large school group. It is a safe park and we saw several : "Park Police/Security" riding around on golf carts.
This was my first visit ever to the Philadelphia zoo and I must say it was an experience. This zoo is absolutely huge for. Prepare for a day of walking. Their are little eatery places that serve different types of food, snacks, and drinks. The animals that were out were exciting to see. Many exhibits were under construction total bummer. A tip for the zoo would be, maybe update your website so customers/visitors know that some exhibits are under construction. However, my family and I still had an amazing time. There were still many animals to see and read about and a few of the animals actual put on a show. Overall, I will definitely plan another trip.
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