Philadelphia Zoo
America's first zoo, opened in 1874, with mesh trails that let big cats, primates and lemurs roam over visitors' heads.
- Open
- Every day
- Price
- Paid
- Time Needed
- 3 hours
- Address
- 3400 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104Google MapsApple Maps
- Getting There
- Trolley 15 or bus 38.
- Accessibility
- Accessible paths throughout.
Why Go
The zoo's 'Zoo360' network of overhead mesh trails lets tigers, lions and gorillas travel across the grounds above the paths, a world first. It's home to about 1,700 animals in Fairmount Park.
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