Philadelphia Zoo

Zoo Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

What to expect

The Philadelphia Zoo is a 42-acre zoo located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and is home to nearly 1,300 animals, many of which are rare and endangered. The zoo features a variety of exhibits, including Big Cat Falls, the McNeil Avian Center, the PECO Primate Reserve, and KidZooU, an interactive wildlife academy with dynamic displays, rare breeds, and indoor-outdoor learning. The zoo also has a first-in-the-world animal travel and exploration train system, Zoo360, which enables primates and big cats to move above and across the main visitor pathway. Additionally, the zoo offers a children's petting zoo, a rainforest-themed carousel, and a climbing structure, making it a great place to visit with family and friends

Plan your family visit to the Philadelphia Zoo with these blog insights 👇

5 Amazing Pennsylvania Family Attractions

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the Philadelphia Zoo, home to over 1900 animals, including rare and endangered species

Highlights: The kids enjoyed the programs and attractions, like trivia, scavenger hunt games, and bird feeding ✨

48 hours in Philadelphia with Kids

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the Philadelphia Zoo, one of the United States' premier zoos, dedicated to conservation and education

Highlights: The kids loved the children's zoo, where they could brush goats and climb on exhibits, and the aviary where they could walk next to birds ✨