Real Travelers who have been to Philadelphia Zoo
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IUP Cook Honors College said… to the Philadelphia Zoo. I was very confused last night as to what was going on or who was going where, and I asked… continue reading »
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delsinjohnson said… the Schuylkill river. At the time of early evening, we reached to west city where we saw Philadelphia zoo which… continue reading »
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delsinjohnson said
… Philadelphia zoo which was very nice containing with different types of the species of birds and animals… continue reading »
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delsinjohnson said
… Philadelphia zoo which was very nice containing with different types of the species of birds and animals… continue reading »
Real Traveler reviews for Philadelphia Zoo
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Philadelphia Zoo
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Nice place containing with different species of birds and animals
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More information on Philadelphia Zoo
Let's go to the Zoo! The Philadelphia Zoo was the first zoo in the United States (opening in 1859), and has become one of the premiere zoos in the world. The zoo is comprised of 42 acres of Victorian gardens of historical architecture, and houses over 1,300 rare and exotic animals from around the world. Features of the zoo include a reptile and amphibian house, a children’s petting zoo, and a “zooballoon” which offers views of the area from 400 feet in the air.
Price
Admission adults $11 Nov-Mar, $16 Apr-Oct; children 2-11, $11 Nov-Mar, $13 Apr-Oct; free for children under 2. For the Zoo and Zooballoon adults $26, children $23Credit Cards Accepted
visa,mastercard,amex,discoverDirections
Bus: 15, 32, or 38. Car: Separate exit off I-76 north of Center City
Area
34th St. and Girard Ave
Parking
Parking spaces for 1,800 cars, $10 per vehicle
Hours
Feb-Nov daily 9:30am-5pm; Dec-Jan daily 9:30am-4pm
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Let's go to the Zoo! The Philadelphia Zoo was the first zoo in the United States (opening in 1859), and has become one of the premiere zo...
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delsinjohnson said
… the Schuylkill river. At the time of early evening, we reached to west city where we saw Philadelphia zoo which… continue reading »
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