Philadelphia Zoo General Information
Hours, Admission and Attractions
The Philadelphia Zoo’s 42-acre Victorian garden is home to more than 1,300 animals, many of them rare and
endangered. The Philadelphia Zoo, fulfilling its mission of conservation, science, education and recreation, supports and
engages in conservation efforts to protect endangered species around the world. Cheetahs, hippos, giraffes and
much more make the Zoo Philadelphia's leading family attraction. Visit the Philadelphia Zoo's state-of-the-art PECO Primate
Reserve to see gorillas, colobus monkeys, ruffed lemurs and more. Soar 400 feet above the city on the Channel 6
Zooballoon® or take a virtual African photo safari on Dodge Wild Earth™. The Philadelphia Zoo seasonally offers the Tastykake
Children’s Zoo, giant Swan Boat rides and Birds of Australia, where kids can feed nectar to brilliantly colored
lorikeets. Guests can check the Zoo map, printed daily, for animal feedings and keeper talks.
The Big Cats are Back!
The Philadelphia Zoo’s new $20 million exhibit, Bank of America Big Cat Falls, opened this past summer.
three adorable new pumas, three playful snow leopards and a beautiful new
Go to the Philadelphia Zoo’s website at
www.philadelphiazoo.org to purchase and print tickets or
Hours
The Zoo is open year-round:
Now through November 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
December through February 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Closed: June 7 (for Zoobilee); Thanksgiving Day;
December 24, 25, 31; and, January 1
Admission
Now through November:
Adults ............................................$16.95
Children 2-11 ....................................$13.95
Children under 2 ..............................Free
December through February:
Adults and Children 2-11 ....................$12.95
Children under 2 ..............................Free
Adult/Child Channel 6 Zooballoon ......$5 (weekdays)
$10 (weekend)
Dodge Wild Earth .............................$2 per rider (weekdays)
$5 per rider (weekend)
The Philadelphia Zoo is located at:
3400 West Girard Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19104-1196
215-243-1100 fax 215-243-5292
www.philadelphiazoo.org
Join the Philadelphia Zoo and visit free all year long!
Family memberships start at just $89 and include: free admission;
Features
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personal, this state-of-the-art facility exhibits 87 species of reptiles including the venomous king cobra. Each
day an electrifying thunderstorm is the backdrop to the story and status of American crocodiles and alligators.
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abandoned timber mill to help save primates from around the world. All over the two-and-a-half-acre indoor
and outdoor exhibit, you'll hear the stories of real people who dedicate their lives to saving some of the world's
most endangered primates. See western lowland gorillas, black and white ruffed lemurs, coquerel sifakas,
sumatran orangutans and more!
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replicas of animal habitats for children to explore and learn about life from the animal's point of view.
Kids can hatch out of a giant egg, climb into a huge honey comb, ride a colorful caterpillar or take a photo
in an oversized flower.
• At the
Kids can explore a child-sized Bunny Village, feed goats and sheep in the barnyard and ducks in the pond,
climb aboard a farm tractor and, seasonally, take a ride around the corral on a pony. Watch live shows in
the theater and see animals in the education collection stretch their legs in the exercise yards.
• The winding rock formations of
and clouded leopards in unique naturalistic environments.
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and zebras; exotic South American animals, such as giant anteaters, capybaras (the largest rodents in the world)
and giant bearded pigs.
• Unique and interactive recreational opportunities such as the Channel 6 Zooballoon, Talking Storybooks,
giant Swan Boat rides, animal rides, the PZ Express kids train, interactive adventure paths,
Just Ask artifact carts and much more.
The Reptile and Amphibian House. Featuring an interactive adventure path to see giant tortoises up-close and PECO Primate Reserve. Imagine that a group of primate conservationists have taken up residence in an Treehouse (Zoo members-only) is an activity-oriented discovery center featuring larger-than-life Tastykake Children’s Zoo, our youngest visitors get an up-close introduction to the animal kingdom. Carnivore Kingdom house giant river otters, a Canada lynx, red pandas Some of the most popular African species: warthogs, sable antelope, Mhorr gazelle, reticulated giraffes, hippos
Special Events
• Throughout the year, the Philadelphia Zoo hosts special public events that are free with Philadelphia
Zoo admission. There are also a variety of paid workshops, kids summer
camps, adult programs and behind-the-scenes opportunities with our
keepers. Check the Philadelphia Zoo’s website for updates on days and times.
• Adults can also join the Philadelphia Zoo for one of Philadelphia’s hippest parties, Zoobilee.
Held the second Thursday evening each June, Zoobilee features fantastic food
from the region’s finest restaurants and caterers, live entertainment, a raffle
with fabulous prizes and special animal demonstrations. Don’t forget the kids!
Families flock to the kid-friendly equivalent of Zoobilee, the Razzle Dazzle
Friends Picnic, in July.
Philadelphia Zoo Related Links:
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What's New at the Philadelphia Zoo
Philadelphia Zoo Mission
free admission to Treehouse, Birds of Australia and walk-through exhibits; free or discounted admission to more
than 100 zoos nationwide; express member entrance; exclusive publications; exclusive members-only programs;
and, discounts on education programs, family workshops, children's birthday parties, souvenirs and more.
sign up for a membership, check out what’s new and see our upcoming special events.
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Planning Your Visit
In this stunning landscape of lush habitats and waterfalls, guests come face to face with 13 endangered big cats
from around the world, including
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