The Philadelphia Zoo, located in the Centennial District of Philadelphia, on the west bank of the Schuylkill River, is the first true zoo in the United States. It was chartered by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania on March 21, 1859, but its opening was delayed by the Civil War until July 1, 1874. The zoo opened with 1,000 animals and an admission price of 25 cents. For a brief time, the zoo also housed animals brought over from safari on behalf of the Smithsonian Institution, which had not yet built the National Zoo.
The Philadelphia Zoo is one of the premier zoos in the world for breeding animals that are difficult to breed in captivity. The zoo also works with many groups around the world to protect the natural habitats of the animals in their care.
The zoo is 42 acres (17 ha) and the home of nearly 1,300 animals, 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.
Exhibits
African Plains
Say hello to some of the Zoo’s largest (height and weight) species. African Plains is home to a white rhino that loves to be brushed, a tower of giraffes that stands head and shoulders above the rest, and a pair of bathing beauties all sure to add smiles to your safari.
Bear Country
In this land of gushing waterfalls, babbling brooks and cool, deep pools, discover our burly bears representing some of the world’s most unique species.
Big Cat Falls
A stunning landscape of lush habitats greets guests as they come face to face with big cats from around the world, including snow leopards, pumas, Amur tigers, African lions, jaguars and Amur leopards.
Bird Valley
Flock to the valley – Bird Valley – and encounter species like our beautiful flamingos, chorusing trumpeter swans, shrieking crested screamers and more.
KidZooU
The KidZooU: Hamilton Family Children’s Zoo & Faris Family Education Center is a wildlife academy that unites a world-view education center with an up-close and personal children’s zoo. KidZooU is an indoor and outdoor experience offering dynamic displays, opportunities for hands-on learning, and rare and unusual goats, sheep, chickens, and ducks that will delight toddlers and tweens alike.
Outback Outpost
Here you’ll find some of Australia’s giants, including Kangaroo and Emu’s.
PECO Primate Reserve
Home to some of the world’s most endangered primates – gorillas, orangutans, gibbons, lemurs, and golden lion tamarins – the Reserve is a place for primates to connect.
Penguin Point
Watch these charismatic birds from a variety of vantage points – above, below and even inside the exhibit – as they swim, play, and dive throughout in this lively and fun landscape.
Rare Animal Conservation Center
Meet some of the world’s most endangered species.
Reptile and Amphibian House
Visit rainforests, deserts and aquatic destinations, and meet some of the most unique animals in the world – reptiles and amphibians.
Water is Life
Slide into Water Is Life! With slides, tunnels and overhead bridges, see our playful otters and inquisitive red pandas like never before.
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9 Comments
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A good sized zoo. Habitats are pretty nice.
Very nice zoo and the flowers and nice to see the animals don't look very busy and the tunnel for the animals to go round instead of in one place
I've Been There Before with my family while vacationing in Philadelphia when i was a kid
why is the small mammal house closed
That's ok their store is a bit pricey. My stuffed animal with a zoo name vest on it was $20.00. Even with my discount, things were a bit pricey. But you do what you can support. Have to go back again someday. Don't look up. you may get a golden shower. 😆 One of our AAP members won a trip to Africa. So she and two other friends went fully paid for by the Cheetah Conservation Fondation. Now that's a trip of a life time.
Philadelphia has a free zoo. Kensington Ave.
You should have done a livestream. The community would have superchatted you a hat
Nice to see another zoo video! Keep up the good work.