Philadelphia Zoo

Philadelphia Zoo Philadelphia Zoo is home to 1,900 animals, many rare and endangered. Check our website for hours.

Situated on 42 acres of beautiful gardens, the Philadelphia Zoo is home to nearly 1,700 animals, many rare and endangered. Gorillas, African lions, Amur tigers, a white rhino, giraffes and more call this oasis home. As Philadelphia’s leading cultural destination the Zoo boasts award-winning exhibits such as Zoo360, KidZooU, Big Cats Falls, McNeil Avian Center, and PECO Primate Reserve. Zoo360 is a

one of a kind animal exploration system that allows small primates, great apes, big cats and now meerkats to travel and discover the Zoo’ s campus. KidZooU: Hamilton Family Children’s Zoo & Faris Family Education Center offers displays and hands-on learning along with and rare and unusual goats, sheep, chickens, mini horses and ducks for toddlers to tweens. KidZooU changes the Zoo experience for both animals and guests alike. The outdoor exhibit area includes a 400-foot trail for rare sheep and goats, and a “goat bridge” built above the KidZooU entrance. While the goats scale their own supersize tower, children can climb a parallel structure. Indoors, families will marvel at a world teeming with coral reef fish, colorful parakeets, desert ants, and other extraordinary animals. Interactive exhibits show visitors how saving energy and recycling can help save wildlife. By connecting people with wildlife, the Philadelphia Zoo creates joyful discovery and inspires action for animals and habitats. As the region’s leading family destination, the Zoo welcomed more than 1.2 million visitors last year and is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. For more information on the Philadelphia Zoo or to purchase tickets, visit www.philadelphiazoo.org.

12/22/2025

All in favor of Spencer representing the U.S. in balance beam next Olympics? 🐭🥇

Attention all✨fashionably late✨gift buyers!! Khumbie's got you covered this holiday season with some incredible last min...
12/21/2025

Attention all✨fashionably late✨gift buyers!! Khumbie's got you covered this holiday season with some incredible last minute gift ideas. Head over to www.philadelphiazoo.org and give the gift of a Philly Zoo experience with:

🦩Anytime LumiNature tickets (Good through Jan 3)
🦓 Gift cards (Use it on Zoo tickets and attractions)
🦁 Memberships (Free admission, parking and other goodies)
🗝️ Premium Behind-the-Scenes Tours

What the microwave sees while you're waiting for your food to heat up 😂📸 ConEd team
12/20/2025

What the microwave sees while you're waiting for your food to heat up 😂

📸 ConEd team

... SURPRISE! We are happy to share the news from Arkansas that our favorite sloth bear mama, Kayla, is expecting! Kayla...
12/19/2025

... SURPRISE! We are happy to share the news from Arkansas that our favorite sloth bear mama, Kayla, is expecting! Kayla and her mate, Bhalu, have been living at Little Rock Zoo since construction started on Carey Bear Country in 2024. Kayla and Bhalu are on an Association of Zoos and Aquariums Species Survival Plan breeding recommendation, and our colleagues at Little Rock Zoo continued that important work.

As we look ahead to the opening of Carey Bear Country and the return of bears to the Zoo, Kayla will remain at Little Rock to raise her cub (or cubs) while Bhalu returns to Philadelphia. Sloth bears are a solitary species. Mothers typically remain with their cubs for up to two years, and fathers don't take any part in child rearing.

We want to also take this moment to thank everyone who has supported the Zoo and the creation of Carey Bear Country, a state-of-the-art facility built with the highest standards for animal care in mind, making it one of the best in the country for endangered bears. Stay tuned for more details as we start to count down to opening day!

12/18/2025

POV: Taking a spin on the brand-new Philly Zoo Pherris Wheel at LumiNature! 🎡

The verdict:
Unreal views ✅
A peaceful ride ✅
No need to be afraid of heights! ✅

12/17/2025

Even on chilly days, our Amur tiger knows how to find the perfect sunny spot in the Zoo360 Trails! ☀️🐯

New winter hours, same wild fun ❄️Enjoy smaller crowds and reduced admission price as we enter the winter season—and for...
12/16/2025

New winter hours, same wild fun ❄️

Enjoy smaller crowds and reduced admission price as we enter the winter season—and for the first time in a long time, we’re open on weekends in January!

12/15/2025

You and who? 👀

These private igloos at LumiNature are the perfect way to warm up during your visit this week! ❄️

Quantities are limited, reserve your spot ASAP: https://bit.ly/4iZ7uQP

12/14/2025

Happy National Monkey Day to our pied tamarin twins born in September! 🐵

These critically endangered babies are healthy and growing well under the care of the whole family, including two older siblings born in February of this year.

📝 Fun fact: Most of the time, cad carries the babies around on his back!

12/13/2025

When our two favorite Philly moms finally meet up 🤩

We loved hosting Kylie Kelce at the Zoo where she met Mommy the Galapagos tortoise who recently made international news for being a first time mom of her species at ~100 years old! A truly unforgettable moment between two legendary mamas! 💛

12/11/2025

Tua is definitely here for the zipline 😂

Orangutans are almost entirely arboreal and spend the most time off the ground of any great ape species. Their powerful arms and hook-like hands allow them to move with ease!

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3400 W Girard Avenue
Philadelphia, PA
19104

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 3pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 3pm
Wednesday 9am - 3pm
Thursday 9:30am - 3pm
Friday 9:30am - 3pm
Saturday 9:30am - 3pm
Sunday 9:30am - 3pm

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+12152431100

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