I came here for the first time for a fundraising 5k. The 5k raised money for Orangutans and its odd that they would choose a location that clearly doesn't care about animal enrichment or living standards. The exhibits are much too small for the amount of animals. Three lions in an enclosure smaller than my house, and a jaguar that... More

We live about sixty miles from Philadelphia and this was our first visit with our two grandsons and their parents. However I had been there several times before. Others have mentioned the expense. It would be expensive no matter what it was like, but what a disappointment. Total admission two seniors, two adults, two children under six. One hundred and... More

This zoo is the oldest zoo in the country and they have a focus on endangered species. It's been a few years since I've been to this zoo and I was pleasantly surprised at improvements that they have made over the last few years. The kid zoo area includes an education center and "animal barnyard" where children are given brushes... More

Compared to other more modern zoos, Philly's is...more intimate. But it's still a great day out and recommended for family entertainment. If you have a couple of kids, it might be worthwhile to consider an annual membership.

We had the recent pleasure of being able to take a day trip to the Philly Zoo !! All I can say is AMAZING !!! The zoo attendees were abundant and very pleasant. The animals were in beautiful condition as were their habitats. Many of the food vendor area's were closed due to the time of year, but we had... More

Got the bus from Philadelphia Centre and the bus driver gave us helpful directions. The return bus is just across the road from where it drops off. It is a 5-10 minute walk to the south entrance or 15-20 to the main North entrance. Lots of the food concessions were closed. The spaces for the animals seemed small, especially for... More

Just be warned, parking was $15 and an adult entry fee is $20, so pack a lunch, it's a spendy place. Several of the exhibits were very small, too small for the animals. When an animal just paces back and forth along the edge of its enclosure, that is a sign that the animal is going crazy because it's space... More

I took my 3,4, and 8 year olds to this zoo and was great. Very educational and a lot of history to learn about. They enjoyed the animals and the activities. The tickets price was $$$ but I use my AAA and it helped a little. The lunchroom served healthy treats for kids and adults. I great place to explore.... More

The Philadelphia Zoo has changed so much in the past decade that it is almost unrecognizable. Big Cat Falls replaced the Carnivora House and now features only big cats. The McNeil Avian Center replaced the Bird House and now features a walk-through Tropical Rain Forest and a small movie theater. Bird Lake has been completely revamped. It features a promenade... More