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Philadelphia Zoo

Tourist attraction

4.5(21318 reviews)
Closed Closed ⋅ Opens 9:30 a.m.
Philadelphia Zoo

About

Many animals & an education center. Large zoo with nearly 1,700 animals, including rare & endangered species, plus an education center.

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What to bring

Based on this location and its activities, here's what you might want to bring:

  • Comfortable shoes for walking

Best times to visit

To avoid crowds at Philadelphia Zoo:

  • Weekday mornings are typically less crowded
  • Avoid peak lunch/dinner hours if this is a restaurant
  • Check their social media for special events that might increase attendance

Age appropriateness

This location is generally recommended for:

Toddlers (0-2)Preschoolers (3-5)Elementary (6-10)Tweens (11-13)Teens (14+)

Details

  • Address
    3400 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104, United States
  • 📞
    Phone
    (215) 243-1100
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    Hours
    Monday:9:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
    Tuesday:9:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
    Wednesday:9:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
    Thursday:9:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
    Friday:9:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
    Saturday:9:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
    Sunday:9:30 a.m.–5 p.m.

Features

Service options

  • Onsite services: Onsite services available

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible seating: Has wheelchair accessible seating
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance: Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking lot: Has wheelchair-accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair-accessible washroom: Has wheelchair-accessible washroom

Offerings

  • Gift shop: Has gift shop

Amenities

  • Cafe: Has cafe
  • Offers tours: Offers tours
  • Petting zoo: Has petting zoo

Crowd

  • LGBTQ+ friendly: LGBTQ+ friendly

Children

  • Good for kids: Good for kids
  • Good for kids birthday: Good for kids birthday
  • Playground: Has playground

Parking

  • Paid parking garage: Paid parking garage
  • Paid parking lot: Paid parking lot

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