Description 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!
Website https://www.philadelphiazoo.org/
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What People Think
"The soda was flat the fries were cold pizza was soggy chickenfingers were cold."
"A bit expensive even at member pricing, but they do offerweekdayspecials."
All animals are close to each other, making the walk minimal. The grounds are beautiful and not very hilly.
Most animals were active and showing even though we went towards the end of October.
This was our 3rd visit and we’ll definitely be back again!
Pamela Perez
17 Sep 2024
It was a great time for our family. Even though it was REALLY CROWDED, everyone looks like they were having a great day. It wasn't hot, so our walking was enjoyable. If you decide to visit with your family, it is even better and cheaper to choose the membership. Save money and time. Do the math, thank me later. Annnd, don't forget to bring your credit card with you if you and / or your family members and friends want to enjoy the exhibits. Also, you can pack and bring your own snacks, water. Prices are a little high in my opinion. We pay $8 each for lemonades 🤷♀️. Wear your snickers. There's a long way to walk and enjoy.
They're remodeling and doing some construction works. Crossing fingers for new animals arrived.
Novik
23 Sep 2024
Experience wasn't that great. Its not a very big zoo. We finished touring everything including having a leisurely lunch in about 4 hours. The biggest issue I had with the zoo was its confusing holding areas. Like there was no indication on a bunch of the holding areas what they were for and we later realized that the animal we thought should be there was in a different area which was nearby. Bear country was more like bare country with nary a bear in sight. In big cat falls we couldn't see any leopards or jaguars. The only thing the shaved ice I paid 6 bucks for did for me was shave away my desire for any shaved ice in the foreseeable future. The ice cream shop by the giraffe enclosure was pretty good though. As was the gorilla section. But the visit really wasn't worth the money tbh. Bronx zoo was a much better experience for me.
seany
16 Oct 2024
On par with the other reviews, not the most exciting zoo. Been to a few, and it was semi desolate of animals. For a kid or an adult it is an enjoyable half day outing.
Most exciting part was feeding the giraffes for $6, otherwise I stayed two hours to make my $25 admission/ $20 parking worth it.
Olha B
08 Oct 2024
I absolutely love the Philadelphia Zoo! It’s a beautiful zoo that offers so many fun activities and events throughout the year. The employees and volunteers are always friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable, making each visit a great experience. There are plenty of places to grab food and drinks, as well as some lovely souvenir shops to take home a memory.
One of my favorite activities is feeding the giraffes, which you can enjoy for a small fee. They post feeding times, so you’ll always have the chance to witness these amazing animals up close. The zoo also features a 360-degree animal exhibition, where animals walk through overhead pathways – you never know which species you might spot as you stroll the grounds!
They host some fantastic events, like Boo at the Zoo during Halloween and Luminature, a spectacular holiday light show. Whether you're visiting for one of these special events or just for a regular day, the zoo always has something exciting going on. Highly recommend visiting Philadelphia Zoo for an unforgettable experience!
Steve
28 Sep 2024
Since renewing my membership, I have went a few times and to an after hours events. For the money they charge, this zoo could be a lot better. It has went downhill a lot in the last few years. There shouldn’t be this many empty enclosures. “Waiting for a new resident”. You see more rats and mice than you see animals. Cleaning crew has to do better. Not many activities for the kids as it used to be. Best thing about this zoo is the tigers, they are the only active animal. We’ve went in the all different types of weather.