Philadelphia Zoo

3400 West Girard Avenue
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About Philadelphia Zoo

Situated on 42 acres of beautiful gardens, the Philadelphia Zoo, America's first zoo, is home to nearly 1,300 animals, many rare and endangered. Gorillas, polar bears, 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, First Niagara Big Cats Falls, McNeil Avian Center, and PECO Primate Reserve. Zoo360 is a one of a kind animal exploration system that allow primates and big cats to travel overhead and discover the Zoo’ s campus.