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The Philadelphia Zoo has the distinction of being the first in America, founded back in 1874. Today it is a leading destination for people of all ages. See zebras and giraffes roam an African-type plain. Say hello to red pandas and clouded leopards. Watch polar bears splash in their chilly habitat. Come explore the magic and excitement of the Philadelphia Zoo. Check their website for upcoming events.

Watch this Streettalkin Philadelphia Video to see what the Philadelphia Zoo has in store for you!

• At-a-
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  • Contact Info

    Philadelphia Zoo

    3400 W. Girard Avenue
    Philadelphia, PA 19104

    Phone: 215-243-1100   |   Official Website

  • Current Events

    01/03/13- 08/03/13

    Philadelphia Zoo Wildlife Warrior Summer Camp Philadelphia Zoo Philadelphia Zoo Wildlife Warrior Summer Camp Presented by Philadelphia Zoo at Philadelphia Zoo January 3-August 3, 2013 Be the Ultimate Planet Protector and become immersed in a unique animal experience by participating at the Zoo’s Summer Camp program. Enjoy a week-long wildlife academy that includes interactive animal encounters, hands-on wildlife experiences and behind-the-scenes opportunities, all while learning to care for animals and how everyday choices impact wildlife here and around the globe. Campers will capture unforgettable animal adventures, recording them in personalized journals, prepare...

  • Upcoming Events

    06/08/13- 05/09/13	PECO Primate Jungle Days PECO Primate Jungle Days Presented by Philadelphia Zoo June 8-May 9, 2013 PECO Primate Jungle Days Have you ever seen an aye-aye? Do you know how the sifaka got its name? Have you seen how big Batu the baby orangutan has gotten? PECO Primate Days will include arts and crafts, keeper chats, and much more! PECO Primate Jungle Days include a weekend-long celebration of primates in PECO Primate Reserve. This event is FREE with Zoo admission. Visit www.PhiladelphiaZoo.org to purchase Zoo tickets.
    06/08/13- 06/09/13	PECO Primate Jungle Days at the Philadelphia Zoo Philadelphia Zoo PECO Primate Jungle Days at the Philadelphia Zoo Presented by Philadelphia Zoo and PECO at Philadelphia Zoo June 8-June 9, 2013 Just swing into PECO Primate Reserve on Saturday June 8th and Sunday, June 9th to learn more about your favorite primates. PECO Primate Days will include arts and crafts, keeper chats, and much more! PECO Primate Jungle Days include a weekend-long celebration of primates in PECO Primate Reserve. Included in Zoo admission.
    06/11/13- 08/20/13	Rock-N-Roar Concert Series at the Philadelphia Zoo Philadelphia Zoo Rock-N-Roar Concert Series at the Philadelphia Zoo Presented by Philadelphia Zoo at Philadelphia Zoo June 11-August 20, 2013 Pack your blanket and put on your dancing shoes, it’s time to rock and roar! The Rock n Roar Concert Series kicks off on Tuesday, June 11 and continues every other Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. through the end of August. Philadelphia Zoo is proud to host many of the area’s top family friendly performers for this outdoor concert series on Impala Lawn, as they bring the joy and art of creating and performing live children’s music to a whole new level! Be sure to pack a comfy blanket,...
    07/20/13	5th Annual Philadelphia Zoo Summer Ale Festival Philadelphia Zoo 5th Annual Philadelphia Zoo Summer Ale Festival Presented by Philadelphia Zoo at Philadelphia Zoo July 20, 2013 Enjoy an evening amongst friends and exotic creatures alike! The Philadelphia Zoo invites you to join us for Summer Ale Festival 2013 to sample regional craft beers and savor delicious local cuisine while surrounded by brilliantly colored birds, majestic great apes and exceptional big cats that call the Zoo's lush gardens home. Summer Ale Festival continues to be one of the region's top summer events and one that you don't want to miss!
    10/19/13- 10/27/13	Boo at the Zoo Philadelphia Zoo Boo at the Zoo Presented by Philadelphia Zoo at Philadelphia Zoo October 19-October 27, 2013 Guests of all ages are invited to celebrate the Zoo’s annual Halloween extravaganza. On October 19, 20, 26 and 27 enjoy two weekend-long celebrations featuring a masquerade party, trick-or-treating, storytelling, live music and more! The Zoo is open from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily, March through October. Visit www.philadelphiazoo.org to purchase tickets.

• Current &
  Upcoming Events

  • Current Events

    01/03/13- 08/03/13

    Philadelphia Zoo Wildlife Warrior Summer Camp Philadelphia Zoo Philadelphia Zoo Wildlife Warrior Summer Camp Presented by Philadelphia Zoo at Philadelphia Zoo January 3-August 3, 2013 Be the Ultimate Planet Protector and become immersed in a unique animal experience by participating at the Zoo’s Summer Camp program. Enjoy a week-long wildlife academy that includes interactive animal encounters, hands-on wildlife experiences and behind-the-scenes opportunities, all while learning to care for animals and how everyday choices impact wildlife here and around the globe. Campers will capture unforgettable animal adventures, recording them in personalized journals, prepare...

  • Upcoming Events

    06/08/13- 05/09/13	PECO Primate Jungle Days PECO Primate Jungle Days Presented by Philadelphia Zoo June 8-May 9, 2013 PECO Primate Jungle Days Have you ever seen an aye-aye? Do you know how the sifaka got its name? Have you seen how big Batu the baby orangutan has gotten? PECO Primate Days will include arts and crafts, keeper chats, and much more! PECO Primate Jungle Days include a weekend-long celebration of primates in PECO Primate Reserve. This event is FREE with Zoo admission. Visit www.PhiladelphiaZoo.org to purchase Zoo tickets.
    06/08/13- 06/09/13	PECO Primate Jungle Days at the Philadelphia Zoo Philadelphia Zoo PECO Primate Jungle Days at the Philadelphia Zoo Presented by Philadelphia Zoo and PECO at Philadelphia Zoo June 8-June 9, 2013 Just swing into PECO Primate Reserve on Saturday June 8th and Sunday, June 9th to learn more about your favorite primates. PECO Primate Days will include arts and crafts, keeper chats, and much more! PECO Primate Jungle Days include a weekend-long celebration of primates in PECO Primate Reserve. Included in Zoo admission.
    06/11/13- 08/20/13	Rock-N-Roar Concert Series at the Philadelphia Zoo Philadelphia Zoo Rock-N-Roar Concert Series at the Philadelphia Zoo Presented by Philadelphia Zoo at Philadelphia Zoo June 11-August 20, 2013 Pack your blanket and put on your dancing shoes, it’s time to rock and roar! The Rock n Roar Concert Series kicks off on Tuesday, June 11 and continues every other Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. through the end of August. Philadelphia Zoo is proud to host many of the area’s top family friendly performers for this outdoor concert series on Impala Lawn, as they bring the joy and art of creating and performing live children’s music to a whole new level! Be sure to pack a comfy blanket,...
    07/20/13	5th Annual Philadelphia Zoo Summer Ale Festival Philadelphia Zoo 5th Annual Philadelphia Zoo Summer Ale Festival Presented by Philadelphia Zoo at Philadelphia Zoo July 20, 2013 Enjoy an evening amongst friends and exotic creatures alike! The Philadelphia Zoo invites you to join us for Summer Ale Festival 2013 to sample regional craft beers and savor delicious local cuisine while surrounded by brilliantly colored birds, majestic great apes and exceptional big cats that call the Zoo's lush gardens home. Summer Ale Festival continues to be one of the region's top summer events and one that you don't want to miss!
    10/19/13- 10/27/13	Boo at the Zoo Philadelphia Zoo Boo at the Zoo Presented by Philadelphia Zoo at Philadelphia Zoo October 19-October 27, 2013 Guests of all ages are invited to celebrate the Zoo’s annual Halloween extravaganza. On October 19, 20, 26 and 27 enjoy two weekend-long celebrations featuring a masquerade party, trick-or-treating, storytelling, live music and more! The Zoo is open from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily, March through October. Visit www.philadelphiazoo.org to purchase tickets.

• Past
  Events

  • Past Events

    06/08/13- 05/09/13	PECO Primate Jungle Days
    05/05/13	Cinco de Rhino Walk-n-Ride Elmwood Park Zoo
    05/05/13	Cinco de Rhino Walk/Ride Elmwood Park Zoo
    04/13/13- 04/21/13	KidZooU Grand Opening Philadelphia Zoo
    02/02/13- 02/03/13	Show Your Stripes Philadelphia Zoo
    01/19/13- 01/20/13	Penguin-Palooza Philadelphia Zoo
    12/16/12	Zoo Noel Philadelphia Zoo
    12/15/12	Zoo Noel Philadelphia Zoo
    12/09/12	Zoo Noel Philadelphia Zoo
    12/08/12	Zoo Noel Philadelphia Zoo
    12/02/12	Zoo Noel Philadelphia Zoo
    12/01/12	Zoo Noel Philadelphia Zoo
    10/28/12	Boo at the Zoo Philadelphia Zoo
    10/27/12	Boo at the Zoo Philadelphia Zoo
    10/21/12	Boo at the Zoo Philadelphia Zoo
    10/20/12	Boo at the Zoo Philadelphia Zoo
    10/14/12	Beast Feast Philadelphia Zoo
    10/13/12	Beast Feast Philadelphia Zoo
    10/07/12	Beast Feast Philadelphia Zoo
    10/06/12	Beast Feast Philadelphia Zoo
    09/08/12	Wine Safari Philadelphia Zoo
    08/21/12	Rock & Roar Concert Series Featuring Steve Pullara and the Cool Beans Band Philadelphia Zoo
    08/07/12	Rock & Roar Concert Series Featuring Joanie Leeds Philadelphia Zoo
    07/24/12	Rock & Roar Concert Series featuring Mister G Philadelphia Zoo
    07/21/12	Summer Ale Festival Philadelphia Zoo
    07/10/12	Rock & Roar Concert Series featuring The Paisley Pickles Philadelphia Zoo
    06/26/12	Rock & Roar Concert Series featuring Yosi & the Superdads Philadelphia Zoo
    06/12/12	Rock & Roar Concert Series Featuring Ernie & Neal Philadelphia Zoo
    06/10/12	PECO Primate Jungle Days Philadelphia Zoo
    06/09/12	PECO Primate Jungle Days Philadelphia Zoo
    05/15/12- 05/25/12	Register for Philadelphia Zoo Summer Camp! Philadelphia Zoo
    03/31/12- 10/31/12	Trail of the Lorax at the Philadelphia Zoo Philadelphia Zoo
    03/10/12	Dr. Seuss' Lorax to Visit the Philadelphia Zoo Philadelphia Zoo
    03/03/12	Dr. Seuss' Lorax to Visit the Philadelphia Zoo Philadelphia Zoo
    02/18/12- 02/19/12	Dr. Seuss' the Lorax to Visit the Philadelphia Zoo Philadelphia Zoo
    02/11/12- 02/12/12	Wild at Heart Philadelphia Zoo
    02/11/12- 02/12/12	Dora the Explorer at the Zoo Philadelphia Zoo
    01/14/12- 01/15/12	Meet Clifford at the Zoo Philadelphia Zoo
    10/29/11- 10/30/11	Boo at the Zoo Philadelphia Zoo
    10/22/11- 10/23/11	Boo at the Zoo Philadelphia Zoo
    10/15/11	Pride Day at the Zoo Philadelphia Zoo
    09/17/11- 09/18/11	Creatures of Culture: Central and South America Philadelphia Zoo
    09/10/11- 09/11/11	Xtinkshun Puppet Workshop Philadelphia Zoo
    08/23/11	Rock ‘n’ Roar Philadelphia Zoo
    08/20/11- 08/21/11	Creatures of Culture: Africa Philadelphia Zoo
    08/09/11	Rock ‘n’ Roar Philadelphia Zoo
    08/06/11	Sunset Safari Philadelphia Zoo
    07/31/11	PECO Primate Jungle Days Philadelphia Zoo
    07/30/11	PECO Primate Jungle Days Philadelphia Zoo
    07/26/11	Rock ‘n’ Roar Philadelphia Zoo
    07/23/11	Summer Ale Festival Philadelphia Zoo
    07/12/11	Rock ‘n’ Roar Philadelphia Zoo
    07/09/11	Sunset Safari Philadelphia Zoo
    06/28/11	Rock ‘n’ Roar Philadelphia Zoo
    06/18/11	Wine Safari Philadelphia Zoo
    06/18/11- 06/19/11	Xtinkshun Puppet Workshop Philadelphia Zoo
    06/14/11	Rock ‘n’ Roar Concert Philadelphia Zoo
    06/11/11- 06/12/11	Creatures of Culture: Native America Philadelphia Zoo
    06/11/11- 06/12/11	Creatures of Culture: North America Philadelphia Zoo
    05/21/11	Reader's Club Philadelphia Zoo
    05/14/11- 05/15/11	Creatures of Culture: Asia Philadelphia Zoo
    05/07/11	Monkey Madness Philadelphia Zoo
    04/23/11	Reader's Club Philadelphia Zoo
    04/22/11	In the Mouth of a Lion: The Sensory World of Animals Rembrandt's Restaurant
    04/21/11	African Cats Advanced Screening The Franklin Institute - Franklin Theater
    04/21/11- 04/23/11	Party for the Planet Philadelphia Zoo
    04/16/11	The Right to Fight For Animals Philadelphia Zoo
    04/09/11	All Things Spring Philadelphia Zoo
    03/19/11	Reader's Club Philadelphia Zoo
    03/12/11	Coming Home: Winged Migration Philadelphia Zoo
    03/05/11	Lions, Tigers, Leopards, Oh My Philadelphia Zoo
    02/21/11	School's Out Single Day Camp: Feathered Friends Philadelphia Zoo
    02/19/11	Reader's Club Philadelphia Zoo
    02/12/11- 02/13/11	Wild at Heart Philadelphia Zoo
    02/05/11	Weekend Workshop: Valentine's Day the Animal Way Philadelphia Zoo
    01/22/11	Reader's Club Philadelphia Zoo
    01/17/11	School's Out Single Day Camp: World Wile Web Philadelphia Zoo
    01/14/11- 02/28/11	Discover Something Unique at the Zoo This Winter! Philadelphia Zoo
    12/28/10- 12/30/10	Winter Break Camp Philadelphia Zoo
    10/16/10- 10/24/10	Boo at the Zoo Philadelphia Zoo
    10/09/10- 10/10/10	Creatures of Culture: Central and South America Philadelphia Zoo
    09/11/10- 09/12/10	Build with Sean Kenney Philadelphia Zoo
    08/31/10	Rock 'n' Roar Philadelphia Zoo
    08/21/10- 08/22/10	Creatures of Culture: Africa Philadelphia Zoo
    08/17/10	Rock 'n' Roar Philadelphia Zoo
    08/07/10	Sunset Safari Philadelphia Zoo
    08/03/10	Rock 'n' Roar Philadelphia Zoo
    07/24/10	XPN Welcomes the Summer Ale Festival Featuring The City Music Project Philadelphia Zoo
    07/20/10	Rock 'n' Roar Philadelphia Zoo
    07/17/10	Sunset Safari: PECO Pajamarama Philadelphia Zoo
    07/17/10- 07/18/10	PECO Primate Days Philadelphia Zoo
    07/16/10	Keeping up with the Keeper Philadelphia Zoo
    07/10/10- 07/11/10	Creatures of Culture: North America Philadelphia Zoo
    07/06/10	Rock 'n' Roar Philadelphia Zoo
    06/26/10- 06/27/10	Build with Sean Kenney Philadelphia Zoo
    06/22/10	Rock 'n' Roar Philadelphia Zoo
    06/05/10	Sunset Safari Philadelphia Zoo
    05/19/10- 10/31/10	Creatures of Habitat: A Gazillion-Piece Animal Adventure Philadelphia Zoo
    11/01/09	Wild Forests Workshop at the Philadelphia Zoo Philadelphia Zoo
    10/31/09	Creature Costumes at the Philadelphia Zoo Philadelphia Zoo
    10/24/09- 10/25/09	Boo at the Zoo Philadelphia Zoo
    10/07/09- 05/26/10	Zoo School at the Philadelphia Zoo Philadelphia Zoo
    08/14/09	Bowling for Rhinos Wynnewood Lanes
    08/07/09	Sunset Safari Philadelphia Zoo
    07/25/09	Summer Ale Festival Philadelphia Zoo
    06/16/09- 08/25/09	Rock 'n' Roar Philadelphia Zoo
    06/15/09- 08/21/09	Philadelphia Zoo Summer Camp Philadelphia Zoo
    06/11/09	Zoobilee 2009: Birds in Paradise Philadelphia Zoo
    04/27/09- 05/03/09	Museum Week at the Philadelphia Zoo Philadelphia Zoo
    04/25/09- 04/26/09	Party for the Planet Philadelphia Zoo
    03/21/09- 03/22/09	Sesquicentennial Weekend Philadelphia Zoo