Attraction: Philadelphia Zoo

The Philadelphia Zoo has more than 1,300 animals and also offers rides for the kids. ((courtesy, B. Krist for Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation))

The 42-acre Philadelphia Zoo is home to more than 1,300 animals. Included in the zoo's population are carnivorous mammals such as the African lion and the African wild dog; hoofed mammals such as the bearded pig, the zebra, and the hippopotamus; primates such as the lemur and the gorilla; and rarer mammals such as the aardvark and the two-toed sloth. The zoo is also home to a giant collection of reptiles, amphibians, and birds, including rare creatures such as the African bullfrog, the hourglass tree frog, the dwarf Surinam toad, and the Northern bald eagle. A variety of rides, including the Amazon Rainforest Carousel, the Camel Safari, the Draft Horse and Pony Rides, and the Swan Boats, are particular favorites of the zoo's younger visitors.

 

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Expert Review of Philadelphia Zoo

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Family Review of Philadelphia Zoo

Away Travel Expert: Candyce H. Stapen

FamilyExpert Rating Recommended for:
Children of all ages

FamilyExpert Tips & Helpful Hints

• Check-out the children's zoo and family overnights.

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Address:
3400 West Girard Avenue
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104

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