Philadelphia Zoo

11/02/2024

Have you seen the bangs on this baby?! 🦧

Sumatran orangutan, Jambi, has been doing very well and is recently sporting his first two baby teeth! Keepers say he is very curious and interested in his environment—slowly starting to explore at arm's-length from mom, Tua, as well as mouthing on soft, solid foods!

11/01/2024

✨LumiNature returns BRIGHTER than ever!✨

Our spectacular winter light show experience, LumiNature presented by PNC, is back this holiday season on November 21 for dazzling displays, shimmering sights, light performers and plenty of magical memories. There'll be more than a million twinkling lights across 16 themed zones, 5 of which are brand NEW and offer INTERACTIVE experiences!

Come immerse yourself in a breath-taking journey designed to express the beauty of our planet and connect our guests to the wonders of wildlife! 🎇 Learn more and secure your tickets now: https://bit.ly/3SPLdtP

10/31/2024

Happy Halloween to all our ghouls and ghosts out there! 🎃🧟👻

A very large THANK YOU for making Boo at the Zoo this year it's biggest and spookiest yet! 🧡

10/30/2024

Brb, gone fishing 🎣 🐧

10/28/2024

Come learn all about the different native species we have at the Zoo from Thursday 10/31 through Sunday 11/3 and meet gems like Logan here, our barn owl! 🦉

This Wildlife Spotlight Series, focused exclusively on native species, is a great opportunity to chat with staff, do some arts and crafts, and see some awesome enrichment sessions with animals you could find in the region!

*Included with regular admission

10/27/2024

Tony couldn't resist an opportunity to show off his powerful horn 🦏

10/25/2024

This could be you at Boo at the Zoo this weekend 🤭

Don't forget, it's your last weekend to dress up and trick-or-treat across the Zoo! We'll have a bunch of new seasonal eats, lots of fun activities for kids, and live pumpkin feedings for our animals!

For details https://bit.ly/3RG7GZK

10/24/2024

🚨MAJOR ANNOUCEMENT ALERT🚨

Welcome to the all new and transformed Bear Country—projected to open in Spring 2026. This major transformation will see many notable additions and changes that will create an awe-inspiring guest experience, allow us to continue to provide the highest standard of care for our bear species, as well as increased opportunities for our educational and community-based programs!

Guests can expect some of these highlights:
🐻 Addition of a third habitat, to expand space and support our breeding program
🐻 A new, overhead Zoo360 trail, allowing the bears to rotate exhibits + great views for guests!
🐻 Areas for guests to watch training sessions with keepers
🐻 Special glass viewing areas to get up close to your favorite bear
🐻 Much, much more!

This project was made possible by a milestone $5 million gift from the W. P. Carey Foundation, a family with roots in the Philadelphia area and a history of charitable giving in the region. In addition, the overall $20 million effort is being graciously supported by the City of Philadelphia, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, William Penn Foundation, donors, and continued fundraising. This projected is expected to break ground in early 2025, and we can't wait to keep you updated on its progress. Stay tuned! 💙

For all info related to Bear Country: https://bit.ly/4e1pxlx

10/23/2024

This Saturday and Sunday is your LAST weekend to go big or "gourd" home at Boo at the Zoo for the year! 🎃 https://bit.ly/3RG7GZK

Trick-or-treat all around the Zoo in your best costume, enjoy spooky arts and crafts, fall treats and eats, and watch your favorite animals get fed various sized pumpkins.

Don't miss out on all the spooktacular fun! 👻

10/22/2024

Marcy posing for her International Snow Leopard Day beauty shot! 😛

This tongue-out look isn’t just for the camera—it's called the flehmen response. When she curls back her lips and sticks her tongue out like this, she's actually gathering information on interesting scents to learn more about her surroundings!

10/21/2024

Take it from Khumbie, Linvilla Orchards has the most delicious fall treats! 🍂🍎

Sourcing produce locally ensures our animals always have the freshest, in season foods while reducing negative impacts on the environment. 🌎 We love working with family-owned farms!

10/20/2024

Thor: 🔟
Yeyuno: 🔟
Matteo: 🔟

10/18/2024

Hungry hungry hippos, but make it spooky 🎃

Tomorrow is your second-to-last chance to enjoy a Boo at the Zoo weekend! Come costumed up and trick-or-treat, enjoy seasonal eats, live pumpkin feedings, and much more fun for all ages!

Boo at the Zoo info + pumpkin feed schedule https://bit.ly/3RG7GZK

10/17/2024

👩‍⚕️ It's National Vet Tech Week! This is Chrissy, she's been a vet tech for going on 6 years now. When she was younger, shows like Zoboomafoo inspired her dream to one day work with wildlife, and her passion for medicine came from her mom who was a nurse. It was only natural to put these two loves together and pursue a career in veterinary medicine!

"Working at the Philly Zoo is always an adventure! As a technician here, I love being able to practice medicine on all kinds of different species. Each animal has unique traits that make it both challenging, fun, and rewarding. The role of a zoo tech is always changing. In one single day we could be treating a primate, doing anesthesia on a tiger, taking x-rays on a bird, and caring for reptiles. The versatility of this job keeps it exciting and interesting."

Fun Fact: She loves to hike and take walks with her dog, Hank. Her favorite animals are also tigers and sifakas!

10/16/2024

👩‍⚕️ It's National Vet Tech! Meet our wonderful staff who do everything to make sure our animals are healthy and thriving. Say HI to Brittney 👋 Zoos and aquariums have always been Brittney's inspiration in pursuing a career working with animals. While getting her degree in Marine Biology, she worked with vets and vet techs at aquariums and marine mammal rehabs, driving her to work towards her own vet tech certification.

"As a vet tech at an AZA zoological institute, I'm not only helping the wide range of animals at our Zoo but also making an impact on wild populations through different conservation programs. My favorite part about being a zoo tech is learning about and working with a wide variety of species—there's always something new to be learned

Fun fact: Brittney records a Star Wars podcast in her spare time!

10/15/2024

👩‍⚕️ It's National Veterinary Technician Week and we're highlighting our wonderful staff who make sure our animals are healthy and living their best lives everyday! Meet Jenna, an animal lover ever since a child, where she grew up on a small farm. After working at an animal clinic for a short while, she realized she wanted to mesh her vet skills with wildlife and conservation work!

"Working at Philly Zoo for the past 18 years has given me the opportunity to work with so many fascinating species in and out of the Zoo. Veterinary medicine is key to keeping our animal residents healthy and thriving! With so many animals here and so many species it is always an exciting day of seeing patients from a 5 gram frog to a 5,000lb rhino. I love that I am always learning here and adapting all of my skills to meet our unique animals needs."

Fun Fact: Every year, Jenna spends time in Costa Rica helping to rescue and rehab sloths 🦥

10/13/2024

Easy guide to become a flamingo:

Step 1: Stand on one leg
Step 2: Look fabulous all the time 🦩

10/12/2024

*Sniff sniff* You got acacia leaves in that bag? Wanna share? 😋

When you're at the Zoo, make sure to stop by the giraffe exhibit—we offer daily opportunities to feed our gals Bea, Stella, and Abby!

10/10/2024

It's spooky season! 🎃

Boo at the Zoo is THIS weekend—throw on your favorite costume and come trick-or-treat at stations all around the Zoo! Make sure to visit your favorite animals to see live pumpkin feedings or watch them play with Halloween enrichment. We'll have plenty of activities for kids, seasonal food offerings, and much more ghoulish fun 👻

For info + pumpkin feed schedule: https://bit.ly/3RG7GZK

10/06/2024

Tyler is officially the sturdiest snapping turtle around, look at that power pose! 🐢

Snapping turtles often hold the same position for long periods of time to help conserve energy!

10/05/2024

KHUMBIE'S FAVORITE TIME OF THE YEAR! Philadelphia Phillies

10/04/2024

What're you even doing on a Friday afternoon if not getting lost in baby Khari's eyes 🙄

Khari, our baby red-tailed monkey is doing very well! He's been spending more time off of mom and playing on his own (but still under watch!) and is enjoying solid foods!

10/02/2024

Last night at our Evening in the Gardens gala fundraiser, we honored Michael A. Innocenzo, former PECO president and CEO, and current Exelon Corporation Executive Vice President and COO.

Michael has shown immense dedication to supporting Philadelphia Zoo in our mission to connect people with wildlife. From the innovation and construction of PECO Primate Reserve, to PECO's preventative tree trimming program providing more than 80 different species at our Zoo nutritional browse every year, Michael's leadership has had a significant and everlasting impact. We thank him for all he's done and will continue to do for our organization!

A special thank you to our donors and sponsors who supported Evening in the Gardens this year!

10/01/2024

POV: You're running to the Zoo because you found out it's our PRIMATES Wildlife Spotlight Series this week! 🏃💨

Starting Thursday 10/3 and ending Sunday 10/6, we've got primate themed crafts, games, and lots of exciting opportunities to watch animal feedings and chat with keepers. All of this and more included in general admission!

P.S. When you stop by, don't forget to say hello to baby white-handed gibbon, Eros, and baby Sumatran orangutan, Jambi! 🦧

10/01/2024