Reviews of Philadelphia Zoo (Zoo)

3400 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104, United States

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Jenna Jimenez

I love this zoo! I've been coming here ever since I was little and it's still always a great experience! The zoo is huge and they have a wide variety of animals that are well cared for.

Brittney Williams

The zoo provides great family fun. Just be prepared for a lot of outdoor activities. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes. Also, not very many places to eat indoors. Prices are also a bit high. I think people make out best when they purchase membership. It equals the price of one zoo visit and can be used all year. Plus it includes parking each time.

Joseph Murr

We have a zoo membership and go as much as we can! Well worth the money. Loved the new food truck, food court. They have many food options and now offer craft beer, cider and wine. There is also a secluded beer garden to escape all the noisy children for a brief moment.

Cj Irvin

Good, but just pizza pies. I think strombolis fall under the pizza category but they don't serve them. Way better than other pizza places in Chester.

Suhad Manna

I have always had so much fun at the Philadelphia Zoo. We loved the beautiful animals but our (my 8yr old & I) favorite was the giraffes. It was his first visit and wanted to just stay watching them.

Kim Lau

Great zoo but bad service in the food area. Everything was great with America's oldest zoo. However, once it comes to the food service area, this area is lacking. After an exhausting morning visiting exhibit to exhibit, we as a family decided to get some food to eat. We went to the food area by the swan boat pond for some chicken tenders, burgers and pizza. We ordered those food items from the menu. After standing there waiting for 15 minutes see other people get their order which was the same as ours, I decided to ask why I haven't received my food. The clerk didn't know and said he will check. Another 10 minutes went by so I decided to get the manager, Jean, to check on the order. No apologies whatsoever but still waited another 5 minutes before get my order. There was no logical explanation for this delay as there was plenty of the items I had ordered and like I said before, similar orders came before mine. Service needs to be improved.

R Thompson

Great zoo! Great selection of animals and enclosures were great. The only issue was the food was very expensive and not good at all.

Ryan DeBellis

Don't listen to half of the 1 star reviews unless you're a new age hippy that doesn't understand zoos actually protect animals from going extinct. The other half of the 1 star reviews are based on food and restrooms.... It's a zoo people. Not a 5 star dinner/hotel. Out of the many zoos I have been to, this is up there on my top 5 list. It really is an amazing zoo.

Jalisa Foulds

The giraffes and Zebras were beautiful to see! A good experience, but a bit disappointing because there were no elephants

Sarah Jones

I disliked the zoo. The cost wasn't accurate at all. The extra costs/activities once you get there are more then the cost of the ticket. If the animals aren't in their habitat then those activities could have made the trip awesome.... but that's not the case ... it made the trip much worse. Updated my review because the huge disappointment was addressed. They didn't make everything in the zoo one simple cost but they did allow me to upgrade my recent purchase to a family membership price. There where a few options to choose from. So be sure to read carefully before you just buy a ticket to go. The one membership option allows a family to visit the zoo as much as they want for a whole year... with free parking. And another allows the family to visit bring guests for free and go on one of the rides for free.

Tamara Briggs

I loved it. So many new animals and reptiles. Playground area for toddlers, beautiful eatery. An awesome fun loving family spot!! Get a yearly membership!!! Money well spent

Meir Freund

Nice zoo. Don't have eto walk too far from one enclosure to the next. Had a great time and would recommend.

Kelly Brennan

Great place for a day trip. Employees were quick to help. Animals looked healthy with nice enclosures. The only thing I would change, an employee blatantly said that there were no more polar bears at the zoo because it died to small children that were excited to see a polar bear and then we had to cautiously explain death on what was to be a fun day out. Other than that small encounter it was fun!

Prasad RS

Animals are gone half the time. No bears, large primates and closes at 5 pm in summers. Should be open after 5 as well in summers. Food options are horrible too, but the staff is great. Does have petting zoo and kids center which is great

Siara Margo

Easy to get around. A lot of interesting animals. Cat display was a little hyped up for what it was. But I'm sure it'd be better if they were walking around.

Mirna Franco

An Awesome zoo!!! Had a blast, wish it was closer to me so i could go again.

kromine7

This wasn't a bad zoo, but I have been to better ones before. I was expecting to see elephants there, but they did not have any. On the plus side, they did have giraffes. Nonetheless, it is something to do, and your little ones will enjoy it.

Corinne Marie Rhodes

We go regularly since we are members. Great knowledge from the zookeepers, great exhibits. We know all the names!

Jason Smoot

Brought my niece's and nephews. An just LOVED there reactions to everything. Seeing there faces light up the way they did, made the trip that much better. Will be back.

Daniel Mosaad

This zoo is the best! The animals here are rare and exotic, me and my friends saw a monkey in his closure just casually doing flips and acrobats for fun!!! The staff here also are enthusiastic and caring, yet also strict enough to keep everyone safe. They got a section for kids which is educational, and a petting zoo, this is one of the biggest, coolest zoo's I've ever seen! (I've seen a lot of zoo's lol)

Gnanesh Babloo

Must see place in Philadelphia especially if you have little ones. Be prepared for lots of walking. Swan boating, kids train, zoo 360 and other stuff to enjoy.

Scott Morrison

Perfect size zoo for an afternoon trip. Got to see a lot of the animals up close, though I do wonder whether all the enclosures are big enough. The staff was really friendly and helpful, too.

Tom DeFlavees

Love the zoo, and value my membership greatly. The grounds are historic, the exhibits timely, exciting and often hilarious. Be prepared for the occasional whiff of the whole variety of animal scents... They can be forgiven. Check out the meercats in the small mammal house and outside it as well. Become a member. Being able to slide out the turnstile near the giraffes and get into the car is worth that alone !!

Becky Clark

Lots of animals including giraffes, monkeys, gorillas, hippos and more. Plenty of bathrooms and water fountains. The zoo is easy to walk through as most of it is flat. Family friendly!

Jeff C

The Philadelphia Zoo has always been an awesome treat for both family and friends over the years... strongly recommended to check this place out and make sure to get your tickets and pay for parking online to save money:)

Samantha Goodwyn-Bey

The Zoo was amazing! employees were helpful. The variety of animals was awesome and they were well cared for and looked healthy.

Tony D’s poor quality gaming videos.

The Philadelphia Zoo is a very cool place. The best part is the funny Monkeys! There were so many funny Monkeys I almost fainted. One downside was that they didn’t have any funny orangutans when I went there, but the funny Monkeys made up for that small setback. Overall, 5 Stars for the Monkeys. Only go for the Monkeys.

Jacqueline Bello

So beautiful and interactive! My daughter loved it all! However, she is a huge fan of polar bears and unfortunately, the ones they had passed away.

Sue Zarrett

It was my granddaughter's first visit ever and my first in many years. As always, it was clean and a very pleasant experience. The animals were very active, which was fun to see. I was disappointed that the tree house is now for members only and the polar bears are gone, although the penguins are a fun addition, in their place. We appreciated the addition of more food options, like the Urban Green, and the reintroduction of the Zoo keys, which my granddaughter enjoyed very much. The Lego exhibit is AMAZING!!

eric jacobsen

Free parking was good, and we got to park nice and close. Reasonable ticket prices. The park was VERY CLEAN and all animal encloses were also VERY CLEAN. Food was sub par, even for a park. We had a fun time walking around, and the park wasn't crowded at all. We went early in the day on a weekday, so much of the food/drink stands were not open. If you go on a weekend I'm sure it is. Fun place to spend half a day in Philly.

lisa Lisa

Had a great time. It wasn't crowded and all the animals were out

Jennifer B

I grew up in NJ and had visited quite a few times in my life and loved it. I hadn't been there in several years, and have family visiting from out of town so we all went yesterday. I was very disappointed that it seemed there were barely any animals, and it looks like very little has been updated over the years. The cost for admission was significantly higher than it used to be, so I just didn't expect there to be less to see. It was still a nice day out and the weather was perfect, but it no longer lives up to the standards it used to.

Kevin Mathes

Great zoo with helpful staff around the exhibits. We did the being the scenes tour and fed the two hippos. It was an awesome experience and the zookeeper was fantastic.

Cassandra Phenix

Probably one of the better zoos I’ve visited. The exhibits were well thought of and they included rare and endangered animals. The children’s zoo was a GODSEND for my rambunctious toddler. Do bring sunscreen, a hat, and good walking shoes.

Jason Persaud

We took a trip to the Philadelphia Zoo fro NYC. We got there around 11 AM on Wednesday morning and the place was practically empty except from a few camp trips there. The main parking lots still had lots of space. Parking is $16. Though the surrounding neighborhood isn't the best, the short walk from the parking lot to the zoo entrance is safe. The admission to the zoo is about $20-25. There are lots of animals at the zoo, all with adequate space. All animals appeared to be well maintained and cared for. As with most zoos, the earlier you get there the better..less crowds, closer parking and active animals. There are a few areas to grab a bit to eat as well as restrooms. Unfortunately, it was raining quite a bit that day so our trip was cut short. We plan on attending again soon. Keep in mind that if you plan to visit more than once in a year, the membership might be worthwhile. The membership includes unlimited admission for one year and includes parking and discounts at the zoo store and eateries throughout the zoo.

Annette Blackwell

What a fabulous overhaul to the place I visited on more than a few school field trips! Wonderful staff & a fantastic upgrade to one of the oldest institutions in the city of Philadelphia !!!

Steve Omeara

Had a great time with my 3 kids. Staff was helpful. Very clean. Best zoo in the world.

Ed Brooking

Holy awesome zoo!!! We spent around 4 hours meandering through albeit backwards. Favorite spot was sitting with the gorillas. So beautiful and humbling chilling with them. Thanks Philly Zoo

R Frey

Good zoo with a large collection of exhibits. Looks like several exhibits could use renovation. Felt bad for some of the large animals, they could use more space. Also, many of the refreshment stands were closed. I know it is late in the season, but the price to enter is still the same. Do it right or close up for the season.

Alex K

Went to the Zoo on a weekday and it was almost completely empty. It was really nice to be there and basically have the Zoo to ourselves. The exhibits themselves are well maintained and the animals seem happy/healthy. Parking is pricey, and the roads around the Zoo are very crowded and were under construction at the time.

Justin Adams

Fun zoo, lots to see and do. Would definitely look at being a annual pass holder if you live close and wanted to visit multiple times, plus discounts at other zoos. Gorilla exhibit was favorite

Jamie G.

Love all of the animals, always feel bad they don't have more freedom, but the zoo takes great care of these animals and saves a lot of them. I love the new overhead walk they have and even got to see a tiger above my head! It was great seeing all the animals being so lively.

Janine Weiss

Good, clean zoo. Kids like it. There big cats exhibit is a must. Be sure to pick up extra tickets for the train and carousel near the entrance before getting to the actual rides. You can't buy tickets at the sites. Lots of bathrooms. Walkable, but spread out, so bring your stroller. You can rent strollers on site as well. Lovely family experience.

Gavin Call

Its the best zoo I've been to so far. Always fun and adding fun stuff to do there

michael retamar

Highly recommend. Great place to bring your family or just a date with your significant other. Many animals to see. Monkey section is awesome. They’re my favorite. The way the paths are set up are organized and easy to navigate.

Emily Morgan

Absolutely fell in love with this Zoo. My Daughter was entranced with all the animals and great visibility of the animals. Hopefully when we go again it won't be 90+ degrees and the animals have more energy. We will make another trip (7 hrs) to visit again.

RaChel

The Philly zoo is well maintained and the animals seem healthy and beautiful! Tons to do here and lots of food and beverage choices!! More dining seating would be helpful and food/extras (rides) are pricey but you can choose not to do either.

Delores Willis

I love zoos and the Philadelphia Zoo did not disappoint. We went early on a weekend and got parking in the first lot. There was plenty of room. Ticket purchase was smooth also. We got the schedule of the zookeeper chats and pretty much followed that. Each keeper gave a short talk about the animals, which was very informative. We stayed after the group left and asked questions both about the animals and about the zookeepers themselves. Every zookeeper was very friendly and willing to share their experiences at the zoo with us. The zoo was very clean and the animals looked very well cared for. It was a great day and highly recommend it to anyone visiting Philadelphia.

Michael Hardman

My two and a half year old son loved it here. The exhibits were informative, the habitats seemed clean and the animals well cared for. We came on a hot day and I appreciated that many of the walkways are well shaded. This was a nice trip.

Sebastian James

I went on a field trip for my ethics class. Personally it changed my view on zoos by a lot, it's clear that they are doing as much as they can to make the animals lives as good as they can in the limited space that they have. They also try and help save the populations of many animals, and have been successful with a few. It's not perfect but they are improving and trying. Plus they have a ton of different animals

Jason Persaud

We took a trip to the Philadelphia Zoo fro NYC. We got there around 11 AM on Wednesday morning and the place was practically empty except from a few camp trips there. The main parking lots still had lots of space. Parking is $16. Though the surrounding neighborhood isn't the best, the short walk from the parking lot to the zoo entrance is safe. The admission to the zoo is about $20-25. There are lots of animals at the zoo, all with adequate space. All animals appeared to be well maintained and cared for. As with most zoos, the earlier you get there the better..less crowds, closer parking and active animals. There are a few areas to grab a bit to eat as well as restrooms. Unfortunately, it was raining quite a bit that day so our trip was cut short. We plan on attending again soon. Keep in mind that if you plan to visit more than once in a year, the membership might be worthwhile. The membership includes unlimited admission for one year and includes parking and discounts at the zoo store and eateries throughout the zoo.

dory morris

I am an employee at the Philadelphia Zoo and I think that it is a really fun place to work. A few days ago a man named Taylor Fox and his son Harry came to the zoo and they were the nicest people to help. Mr Fox gave me and my co worker a really good laugh and that is why I love working there so much.

Mary Victor

I had a very nice time at the zoo. Saw the animals. Had my zoo key. We had a bite to eat. Zoo employees were very helpful answering all my questions and guiding me to the places I wanted to go. I plan on coming back on a cooler day.

Jesse Velilla

I was there with my family for the first time . we had a fun time. Moved around the different areas smoothly. Not crowed. Lots of animals and few rides to get into. I was especially amazed by the Lego structures. Thanks City of brotherly love feeling it here.

Erica Jones-Revilla

I mean, it's the Philadelphia Zoo! My favorite place as a child is still my favorite place as an adult. Lots of great exhibits (although it seems as though several are empty as the zoo updates). It's pretty big so make sure you wear comfy shoes

Shandelle C

This amazing zoo was the first true zoo in the United States. Chartered by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania on March 21, 1859, but its opening was delayed by the American Civil War until July 1, 1874. Besides their amazing animals the historic architecture throughout is something to see.

Yogesh Hingalaje

Name the Animal and you will find it here. Good grouping of animals. Well maintained place. Easy to hangout and find specific animals. Carry a zoo map at entrance. Can spend easily 2 to 3 hrs in this place. They have a boating option too for interested ones.

Daniel Spohn

Great place to visit. We are members so we go frequently. Well worth the 90 minute drive. The entire zoo is a no smoking zone, so little lungs are safe. Good food, lots of fun activities for all ages.

Patrick Fanelli

It's a great zoo. The animals have full run through tunnels above you all over the zoo. Definitely worth a trip!

Ethan Quirin

I always enjoy my time at the Philly Zoo. It is so much fun to see some of the animals when they are in the overhead walkways. It really does give the 360 experience. I like what the Zoo has done to create a new Bald Eagle exhibit.

Jesse Velilla

I was there with my family for the first time . we had a fun time. Moved around the different areas smoothly. Not crowed. Lots of animals and few rides to get into. I was especially amazed by the Lego structures. Thanks City of brotherly love feeling it here.

Georgina Bonilla

Always a good place to walk around and kill time. I haven't figured out the right time to go yet. The animals are almost always asleep lol. I caught a few good ones this time. The kids always have fun so that's all that matters

Aj French

Really fun. Staff friendly, park clean and the animals were great to see. Avoid the "Beer Garden" Bathroom. Both men's and women's were really bad, small and wouldn't flush. Its seen better days. Didnt realize there were other bathrooms we should have run too. That's it, we had a great day!

Elinea Smith

Always a great experience! We have a membership for the whole family and enjoy our visits. So much to do each and every time we go.

Michael Russ

Customer service was excellent. Every employee I talked to was helping and informed about the animals in their care. Animals seemed to look healthy and happy.

Heidi Stufflet

Was great when I was a kid and still great now. Always a fun day...even in the rain. Wonderful zoo!

Evelyn Crea

Season pass holder here. I have to say that Philadelphia zoo is one of the best I have ever been to. I love animals and my heart hurts seeing them mistreated. All of the animals in this zoo are well cared for and have lots of space. Such a breath of fresh air after seeing how Hershey park treats their animals. Thank you so much for all your hard work to trainers and caretakers.

Tim Rooney

Tons of different animals at the zoo. Lost the polar bear ☹️ but everything else you could think of. Beer garden and plenty of different foods to eat. Best to get a membership. Pays for it self in 2 visits.

Mike Aj

Not to much to say. But I love the Philadelphia zoo! Awesome adventure for the family. Beyond expectations from the staff on how they where so so so helpful and so so so sweet to all the guest. Beautiful experience.

B Marie

Great way to spend a day! Didn't get to see a lot of animal activity but they are beautiful creatures, well loved and with clean environments. My girls loved the leavening centers and carousal.

Johnny Robbins

It had been years since i last visited. I was impressed with the improvements at the zoo. With the big cats and other animals walking overhead

Mad CR

Nice place to spend the day with the family. Staff very friendly!! Will Come back!

Shade Rodriguez

Very disappointed!! More then half the animals were either sleeping or not in their cages. (we were there around mid day) Not active animals at all. We even missed the tigers because they weren’t out! :( other then that....okay size park but food was very expensive. We will not be returning.

Alayna Kemery

The Philadelphia Zoo is the BEST! My summer camp class went there on a field trip this past week and my students and I had a blast! The zoo is very well kept, there are tons of animals and fun exhibits to see, and the team members and staff are so friendly and helpful. It's a fabulous place for a trip with your family or for a field trip. I highly recommend!

Dawn Zamajtuk

Sorry to say I was extremely disappointed I traveled all the way to the Philadelphia Zoo with my granddaughter from Alabama we both love to go to the zoos everybody recommended we go I will say that the grounds are beautiful that little statues here and there are absolutely marvelous the big fountain in the front was so refreshing and greeting but I was disappointed in the some of the exhibitions and because it is a bad time I guess during the summer to visit his though we really did not get to see many animals at all living in New Jersey I probably would now Venture back to Turtle Back Zoo it's closer to home and I think I would definitely get more for my money and more excitement and seeing the different animals their Innovations there are absolutely going through the roof and I welcome that

Sallie Strayer

I grew up in Philly, but hadn't been to the zoo in years. Loved being there again. The tiger walk was great. The otters were eating and playing. The Gorillas and their babies get right up to the glass partition and it's like you can almost touch them.

Kenny Duthie

Excellent zoo with so much to do. We have a one year family membership and have came at least 5 times already. Parking is free with membership. The zoo has a great and wide variety of animals. The highlights are giraffes, gorillas, bears, lions, feeding the birds live mealworms, riding the baby train, the great food offered and more!!!

Tina Williams

Hard to navigate to driving-wise. The actual zoo was great and you could easily spend a day there.

Eric Cephas

Lots of shade cover helped us stay "cool" on a hot day. Love the changes they have made over the years. Great place to visit with my family! My 4 year old loves all of the animals. The people who work here are very friendly too.

Carissa Casella

There are a lot of new exhibits and places to visit. Even if you've been within the last few years you can go again and it's a totally different experience. This is a great place to spend the whole day with your family.

Sarah Galliera

Love the zoo. Was an amazing time. Had a little hiccup with getting lunch but it was busy and understandable. Enjoyed they brought back the keys and the otters were my favorite. So playful. Love the lego builds.

Terri McAlister

Another fabulous Boo at the Zoo. Animals are always available to see. Can't wait for LumiNature at the Zoo for Christmas.

kathy cathlickk@aol.com

One of the best places to visit with kids. I found the staff extremely friendly and helpful.

Antonio Price

Really enjoyed our day at the zoo! The Zoo360 is a great concept and allowed us to see the animals moving around the zoo. This zoo is unique in that the animals are very close to you compared to most zoos. Great layout for an urban zoo. Was not very busy but it’s still in the early parts so Spring and school is still in session. Great experience and we will return.

Frank DeAngelis

It's a great place to visit with the family. Our grandchildren absolutely love it. We visit at least twice a year to enjoy this beautiful zoo in the middle of Philadelphia.

Adam Connelly

Always a great experience! We have a membership for the whole family and enjoy our visits. So much to do each and every time we go.

Pat Hirst

Perfect this time of year! Not the least bit crowded after noon on a weekday, felt like we had the entire place to ourselves!

althea unger

We went to the Zoo today. Was a very nice Zoo. Large enouhh that we spent 4 hrs there. Most of the animals were taking naps so did not get to really see some of them. It was still a great place to go.

Mary Bullard

Great place to visit. My husband and I had a great time and really enjoyed ourselves. By far one of the best zoo's I've been to.

Miss LisaMarie

My first time, went with my son for his school trip. I LOVED IT! We had a great time and the staff was very helpful

Melissa Erskine

We love the Philadelphia zoo. We have a family membership which covers free parking for each visit. We try to visit at least five times a year. It's great to pop in on Saturday morning for a few hours. The staff including the security at the front gate and the zookeepers are just so friendly and helpful. I also like that during our time in the last few years they are constantly making new updates and having new animals. So each visit is a little bit different every time.

Christina Fry

Had a great time family had a great time. A special thank you to Madison at the gift shop

Dave Jonas

Great for kids. Free Library may be able to "lend" tickets (I think). And memberships are relatively more affordable than other options (Camden Aquarium!)

Anthony Locascio

Love the zoo. Go for the zoo 360, amazing to see a tiger walk above you

Kristen Lapsansky

The first zoo in the us! It is great for families. Picnicing is allowed outside food and drink is fine.

Sheryn Laub

Such great improvements since I was a child. Love they brought the Zoo Key back and my husband found his from over 40 years ago, still works! Love the food trucks and vegetarian/healthy food options. After one visit this past May we became members and have visited 3 times since.

Johnny Miller

We thought we were going to be here a few hours and move on but so much to see and we like to take pictures we ended up being there 6 hours. Nice zoo with more to see than we first thought. Kids as well as adults will love it.

Lisa Shirley

This is such a great zoo. They not only have a lot of animals to see (if they are not sleeping at the time of your visit), but fun activities for kids. I mean it is no Bronx Zoo by all means, but this place is special as it is the very first zoo in the United States. You can literally spend the whole day here. They have plenty of places to go to the bathroom, rest and eat. They also have a few nifty gift shops as well. The price of admission for a nonmember is pretty fare and the lines to get in the zoo seem to move along quickly. Price for parking however, is a bit steep ($16). I recommend this place to everyone of any age group. I will definitely visit again in the future.

Andy W

We had a wonderful trip today and it was our first chance to use a membership that was gifted to us. The kids had a blast seeing all of the animals. I had been to the zoo many, many times as a kid and the changes they have made in the last 15 years or so have made it a whole new experience. While I could recognize some buildings and places, so much is new and pleasantly surprising. Since we didn't get up see everything, I look forward to coming back many times over the next year to see it again and again.

Brandon Kaback

Wonderful place, not overly priced and has something for everyone. Great especially for young children!

Donald Clinton

Beautiful day for the walk through the zoo. We are not frequent zoo visitors but enjoyed ourselves much. Giraffes and lions and hippos and even a rhinoceros! Animals looked well taken care of and seemed to have good space to exercise.

Karen Koch Reilly

Awesome first zoo experience for adults and kids. Plenty of parking, shade on paths for a hot day, mist stations and water bottle filling stations (and air conditioned exhibits). A great day!

Pattie Delaney

The zoo is a great place to spend a day. Immaculate, well laid out , the animals are in beautiful habitats.

Kathleen Mignone

Membership is worth the money; free parking, multiple visits a month sometimes and your exploring with your family. There's always plenty to see and lots of opportunities to keep it simple or go all out. Plus if you only want/can handle a short trip there's a lot less guilty, and with a three year old sometimes a short trip is just what works for the day.

Greg Tisdale

It was okay great for kids. If you are really into zoos the Bronx zoo in my opinion is by far the best!

Bill Shepherd

One of the better zoos we have been to. We were season pass holders for several years and we loved it. We saved a lot of money this way and could do all the activities each and every time we went. Each year they seem to make more improvements and each year they have new fun and exciting stuff. We loved going in the fall and winter months because the zoo keepers often spent a lot of one on one time with us and we got to know a lot about the animals.

Cee Kaye

When it’s crowded, it can be tough to see everything. We went during school hours in the Fall and were able to see everything. Only thing that stinks is they say it closes at 5 but many of the animals were already “put away” at 4. So while it was great to get through the zoo with minimal crowd, there wasn’t nearly as much to see.

José David Luna

Great experience! I would highly recommend this Zoo. Went on a Friday and was almost empty of people, yet tons of varieties of animals and species to see! Great great great! Gorilla, Lion, and Rhino the best!

Kyle Schwartz

The Zoo is doing a wonderful job expanding the opportunities for many animals to explore with overhead bridges. The Primate area allows for hours of different observations.

Carolyn Hein

The Philadelphia Zoo is a great way to spend some time with friends on the weekend. We arrived in the morning (around 10:30am) and left around 2:30pm. We didn't feel the need to visit every exhibit and were a little bogged down my the heat at the end so we decided to head out a little early. In my opinion, you can spend as little or as much time as you would like here depending on your preferences. I had a great time.The gibbons were my favorite!

Haley Maruschak

Love the zoo! Staff are always in a good mood and the park is incredibly clean!! I try to come by at least once a year

Rebecca Zoltowski

The Philadelphia zoo is wonderful. Lots of animals, great food, lots of places for food and drink, or to picnic. You can bring food in to the zoo. I recommend getting a zoo key for each of the kids to hear extra things about the animals. They love seeking the boxes out to use their keys. Lots of shady spots to sit. If you Pokemon or Wizards Unite, there are a lot of stops or inns in the zoo area. They actually recommend you play while visiting, on their website.

Arielle Shaver

There are so many fantastic exhibits. My favorites involved the educational component of helping us learn how to better care of the natural environments of many of the animals.

Royal Williams-Thompson

Very good experience. Exciting seeing the animals traverse over the top of zoo.. not confined to one space

Yogesh Hingalaje

Name the Animal and you will find it here. Good grouping of animals. Well maintained place. Easy to hangout and find specific animals. Carry a zoo map at entrance. Can spend easily 2 to 3 hrs in this place. They have a boating option too for interested ones.

William Friant

Always a good time. The only issue I have is parking. I know it's on the heart of the City do that's why I still have it 5 stars

L G

Amazing zoo! The staff was super helpful and welcoming and I get lost in parks all the time so it was good to have some help. The Animals can always be scene everywhere in this park. Just one word of advice- DO NOT go during the Jewish holiday of Passover. The park gets jammed packed

Jeff Smith

Good time at the zoo. Some animal exhibits have changed since I was there last. Roaming lion and monkey cages were cool.

Margie Pazel

Well taken care of. I enjoy seeing all the animals but I still feel they need to be free and live normal lives in their own environment not in captivity.

ItzLunar Lynxx

First time ever going and I got to go with my wife and my son's first time as well will cover back plenty more times. Loved it

Al

Cool to spend time at the zoo after hours. Private company event. Easy garage parking with a short walk to the zoo. Helpful and friendly staff.

Brian Alpers

Im not a big zoo person. But the day i had here with my daughter and wife was perfect. It brought me back to when i was a kid

Brigitte Wiss

Parking too expensive. Entrance too expensive. 1 adult $40! Imagine 2 adults and 2 children! Price should be reduced so any body can afford it. It is for kids to connect with nature. People cannot afford it. Place empty. Water for animals dirty with algae (giraffes). No soap in bathroom at 5 pm. Need more signs to show where is the entrance from the parking. After 4 pm 1/2 price.

Anni Tsai

The whole family really enjoyed the Philly zoo. There are lots of things for the kids to do. A great mixture of learning and playing to hold interests for a large range of age groups. The adults enjoyed the food and coffee. It has more of a park feel than a zoo with beautiful trees, plants, and fountain.

Brian Fruchey

Really loved the Zoo360 feature. I feel the zoo is using all the space they have to the best of their ability. A great reptile house is a plus. Merry some Betty nice keepers who were always willing to answer questions. I've never had this much access to the animals' caretakers. Only negative, I wish the green spaces found around the zoo we're a little more well kept up. Would be more appealing to have more landscaped area.

Eric Dugan

Enjoyed watching the animals and what they were doing. It was warm out so many were in shade till later in the day. The entire zoo was clean and well kept. Would recommend to everyone to see it.

Daniel Latini

Went for Boo at the Zoo yesterday. It was amazing. We are yearly members. You just cant beat the value of the membership. Getting early access to events like this and beating the crowd is always the best. The Zoo staff did an amazing job making it a special day for all the visitors. Plan on coming back next week also.

Tomera Cobado

This was a huge zoo compared to the Buffalo Zoo (which I'm familiar with), very clean, helpful friendly staff. The best banana soft serve icecream, and a ton of food choices. It was so awesome, I loved all the animals and the zoo was very clean.

Dawn Fosi

Had to spend a day in Philadelphia alone and figured the zoo would be my best option. Went for the pandas, which i spent a good amount of time at. Maybe I just didn't get the lay out but it seemed like a very small zoo. Either way the Pandas were worth it.

mike Devietro

They talk about how great they are But missing a lot of animals. And to Get around very difficult... bronx zoo is Much better..

Jay Zimmerman

Very nice zoo with a decent selection of animals. If you come during the week is not near as full. Be sure you check out the monkey exhibits when you're here always had a very good exhibit.

Mildred Saunders

The staff was amazing. I hadn't been to a zoo in several years. The habitats for the animals were beautiful. My niece and I went behind the scene with the hippos. What an amazing experience. The staff couldn't have been any more informative . What a great time we had. Can't wait to go back.

Mildred Saunders

The staff was amazing. I hadn't been to a zoo in several years. The habitats for the animals were beautiful. My niece and I went behind the scene with the hippos. What an amazing experience. The staff couldn't have been any more informative . What a great time we had. Can't wait to go back.

Alice Josey

It was a great weather day! Everything was well planned and festive. Cant wait to volunteer next year!

rebecca arnold

Haven't been here in years, and...wow. The improvements make SUCH a difference, emphasis more on the animals' comfort and freedom to roam. I was so happily surprised.

Porsche Holland

Haven't been in years but it was amazing! So glad I purchased a membership and look forward to exploring more. Nice touches and superfamily and wheelchair accessible. Bathrooms were decent and staff friendly. Vegetarian options seem limited and overpriced but we tend to be prepared.

MrsJen Hall

It's kind of expensive given the size. If you're planning to go twice in a year, it's probably better to just get the membership. That being said, considering it's relatively small in sq ft for a zoo, they have quite a variety of animals and attractions. And if you have smaller children or problems walking, the size might actually be a plus for you. They also have some really cool features like cage tunnel bridges that go over the walkways so you can sometimes see animals moving in ways you wouldn't if they were in a traditional cage.

Andrea Nicole Burke

I love this place I was taken here often with my mom and dad when I was growing up. I even had the chance to take my son and nephew a couple of times when they were younger. My favorite animal to see every time I go is definitely the Hippos

Nettie Mccoy

Visiting from out of town and one of the stops on the list was the zoo!! Loved going and seeing all the animals, especially the new baby lion cubs!! Super cute. I was surprised though how small this zoo really is in comparison to other zoos I have been to. But the layout is easy to navigate and it's nice to see most of the animals out and about. The only downside is that we got there in the later afternoon and the zoo is only open until 5pm. Beyond that, employees were helpful when we had questions and it was a very fun time!

Chris Santo

The Philadlephia Zoo is a great place to visit. If possible I would recommend going during the week to avoid the crowds.

Jo-Ann Orsini

Had a wonderful 'behind the scenes experience' at Penguin Point today! Thanks again to the knowledgeable, caring and friendly staff who gave great instructions and even took photos for us! Unforgettable day!

Elena Sokol

a wonderful place where both animals and people who come to visit them feel great!!! spacious enclosures in which you can look through panoramic windows, many bridges/corridors. right above your head a tiger can easily pass, or a gorilla can run. Another pleasant surprise was a peacock walking among visitors. 1000 year old hand turtles, and a lake where you can swim on a swan. and delicious food from Chick-fil-A (although prices are three times higher than usual), but it fades into the background when you are impressed with this magical and friendly animal world.

Vince Cardella

The garage next door is very convenient. The cost to park in the garage is $16.00. The zoo is very clean and the staff is very friendly. My grandson had his face painted like a tiger. The girl did a great job.

Cheryl Hill-Herder

I am the mother of a budding veterinarian and the Philadelphia Zoo goes so many extra miles to ensure that her love for animals, their habitats and health is cultivated and inspired!! Definitely one of the nation's most family-friendly zoos. I highly recommend it!!

EDWIN MONARREZ

This is our new favorite zoo!!! What character and charm this place has. We love and will be back again!!!

Hina Isfahany

Fun place to go with all ages, we had a toddler of 1.5year old and she enjoyed it to the fullest. Clean place with nice people even on a sunny day, reasonable food and beverages.

Jim Young

The animals are great! Great kids area with goats to pet. The food is low quality fast food, so bring food and use the picnic areas as an alternative. The parking is street parking on a zoo controlled street...

YourLandAndCruiseExperts Travel

Large zoo, large variety of animals to see. They run a great overnight program for scouts that involves having scouts and leaders check in, have dinner in their quick serve cafe, then explore the park while it is closed to the public. You can chose which badge you want to earn. We selected the Nocturnal Animals badge, so we got a private tour after dark. We slept overnight in their education building (bring your own cots/sleep mats), then had breakfast in the cafe. After breakfast, we had one last guided tour, at which point, the event was again open to the public.

Jenna Roadside

The zoo is great! The prices are steep for admission and food. I really loved the Big Cat Falls area. Lots of cool cats.

Rose C

Great zoo! Lots of animals. Lions, tigers and bears, oh my! Plenty of restrooms and placed to sit. Tons of food stands. Only disappointment was that a lot of the animals were avoidant, sleeping, or pacing back and forth. Definitely make it a point to see the otters and giraffes! I wouldn't rank this as my favorite zoo, but it is probably in the top 5.

Dario Carlino

We had a great time, the zoo was very well maintained and the animals were properly taken care off. Definitely going back.

Jared Siddall

Great zoo, super interactive! One of the top few zoos I've been to.

Bill Bland

A must see if you like zoos at all. Certainly not the best zoo in the county but as the first zoo in the USA, I was compelled to go and wasn't disappointed. Had a nice 2.5 hour visit with my 17 year old son and he enjoyed it too.

Nathanael Fluck

The zoo was a fun place to view animals and enjoy the great outdoors. I would totally recommend going there. I was there for a wedding. It was really fun and I would totally recomend the zoo for a wedding. If you go there have fun!

Teri Fleming

This zoo had great exhibits. Very easy to find you way around. Loved the way they had trails throughout so the animals could change roam.

Matt Chavez

Nice zoo. Unfortunately we're were not able to see all the animals due to me not feeling well. But the animals we did see l were well worth it. My 1 year old grandson loved the primates. I will return if I get the chance.

Tom Mason

Looking for a specific animal? It'll be there. My favorite was the polar bear. I just wish I could give it a big bear hug and hopefully not get crushed to death :)

Lyn nonya

Loved it! Kids and adults would have a good time. So much to see. Took some great pictures and walked almost 4 miles

dory morris

I am an employee at the Philadelphia Zoo and I think that it is a really fun place to work. A few days ago a man named Taylor Fox and his son Harry came to the zoo and they were the nicest people to help. Mr Fox gave me and my co worker a really good laugh and that is why I love working there so much.

George Smith

Plenty to see, definitely bring your walking shoes but you will barely notice it with all the activities.

pradeep samji

This is a nice place to visit. A couple of things to note if you are planning to visit: 1. Go early during summer as the parking is crowded later in the day and some animals stay in their shelter and cannot be seen as it gets hotter and 2. Plan to spend 4-5 hours. I saw some reviews which mentioned that 2-3 hours would be sufficient and reached about 1:00 PM and could not see some of the animals as a result.

Brian Meisner

One of the best zoos around and the annual membership is an outstanding value. Pays for itself in about two visits. Probably go with the family at least 5-6 times a year.

General Unitato

Everytime I come here I love to see all the animals! Great historic place that has grown in the many years its been up.

Lisa Martin

Well maintained, clean, animals well cared for. Lots of opportunity to interact with zookeeper and learn about animals and habitat. Children (and big children!) find lots to enjoy. Lots of walking but plenty of shade. A great family excursion ☺

brian d

Excellent value. Loved the green structure for kids to climb and zip line. Well worth the extra money.

Lori Cheffar

I do like taking the ride down. Good scenery, i wish they had elephants. I don't care for the beer garden it's an un necessary addition. But it is a nice family day out and i enjoyed it

Shandelle C

This amazing zoo was the first true zoo in the United States. Chartered by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania on March 21, 1859, but its opening was delayed by the American Civil War until July 1, 1874. Besides their amazing animals the historic architecture throughout is something to see.

Jessica Brown

The kids loved the zoo. We had a good time, however some of the staff was less than friendly. I will go back, but I wish they were a little nicer.

Fred Davis

A wonderful experience for people of all ages. There are numerous exhibits and animals from all walks of the Earth, as well as many rotating experiences. Fun for everyone, just remember to keep hydrated, some of the food can be a little pricey.

Karen Nell

America's first zoo is clean, the animals are healthy, clean and well taken care of. Employees are very nice, polite and well informed. We enjoyed our day and will return again.

C. Adams

Wonderful experience! Family enjoyed every moment. Pleased improved "natural" environments/habitats and improved "freedom" of the captive animals has advanced since my last visit 15+ years ago. Always prefer animals are left alone to live in their original environment. Though appreciate sanctuary and conservation efforts. Extremely friendly staff. Will return for future visits. Thank you to all at the Philadelphia Zoo.

Bonnie Bullock

So much fun! Everything was great! The only problem was the food. I didn't get what I ordered nor did people around me even though I paid extra. For such a high price it should be made correctly. Other than that I can't wait to go back.

Tammi Orzechowski

First zoo in America. They invest in conservation. They try very hard to mimic the animals natural environment. All in all an enjoyable day and the keepers try very hard to keep the animals interactive!

Michael Baker

The zoo itself is well kept up with and the animals also seem to be very well taken care of. My only issue is I wish there was more space to walk and see the exhibits. The place gets very crowded and it makes it very hard to see the animals. People don’t take their turns viewing the animals and move on like they should to allow everyone equal chance to see everything. I know that would be impossible to do with the location so its merely a suggestion to make the zoo more enjoyable.

brandon9689

The staff we have encountered are very friendly. A few have advertised "zoo keys" for sale which will activated recorded speeches explaining more about the exhibits. We were able to activate most of these with a pair of women's sunglasses instead

Nathon Horton

Great zoo. Awesome for kids. The new arrangement where the animals get to migrate from exhibit to exhibit is really interesting. The primate area was a huge hit with both the parents and kids. Had a stop at the somewhat new Watering Hole for a beer and some hotdogs. Things are a little pricey, but you expect that going in.

Ramona French

We enjoyed the zoo. The exhibits were nicely spresd out and the animals looked well cared for.

Ed

Great zoo. It's well maintained, the staff was very friendly. We actually stood and had conversations with the one guy at security and another guy in the bird building, they were just really friendly. I definitely recommend getting a map at the front when you come in. It's a huge zoo and so much better when you have the overview.

Constance Bille

The perfect size for a zoo. In one day Families can walk through it all , or you can pay close attention to certain particular animals and exhibits, or you can entertain tiny kids with petting zoo and rides and leave before they get tired.

Erica Jones-Revilla

I mean, it's the Philadelphia Zoo! My favorite place as a child is still my favorite place as an adult. Lots of great exhibits (although it seems as though several are empty as the zoo updates). It's pretty big so make sure you wear comfy shoes

Desiree Cannon

Havent been to the zoo in years and I must say it still looks the same . I do find the food to be very overpriced for what you get, it's nice that they do allow you to bring in your own water. The new ropes course to is pretty awesome

Kinga Lictz

My favorite zoo since I was a kid. I got the new zoo key, which is blue parrots. I love all the animals and other features in the zoo. The stuffed animals and other souvenirs can be a bit pricey, but worth it as a gift for someone. I hope they do another exhibit for creatures of habitat. I like listening to the facts and learning more about specific animals.☺

Heather Clark

We had never been to a 360 zoo before this trip. It was amazing to see the animals walking above you throughout the park. Season passes are definitely worth it and we will be coming back soon!

Mary Victor

I had a very nice time at the zoo. Saw the animals. Had my zoo key. We had a bite to eat. Zoo employees were very helpful answering all my questions and guiding me to the places I wanted to go. I plan on coming back on a cooler day.

Dean Chia

Awesome place to take family. Has both indoor and outdoor exhibits, so you can take advantage of all weather. We got a membership, and it's totally worth it! The hippos were awe-inspiring. Theses otters and flamingos were surprising favorites too. Will definitely be back soon, Lord willing!

Giselle Mueller

The gorilla's are so adorable and the just melt your heart! The reptiles are so cool! Total pitstop while you are in Philadelphia.

Toni Brown

Hadn't been to the zoo since elementary school. Love, love, love what they've done with the zoo. The zoo employees were all very friendly and accommodating.

Arun Raj

Love it. You can spend the whole day here. The zoo is maintained extremely well. Membership has additional benefits like free parking, special events etc.

Jacqueline Limehouse

It was my grandson's 5th birthday. First time to the Zoo and he loved it. He saw the animals in seen in books. The impression on his astonished me. His father took a picture of him at the same place and spot he had his taken 24yrs ago. Philadelphia Zoo captures long and memorable moments. We'll be back soon to make more!

Kevin Pastine

Great zoo! Membership is worth every penny! Parking plus free rides and discounts on food and other great benefits at over 100 other zoos? I'll take it! Great selection of animals in good, clean enclosures. Events, food vendors, kid entertainment. All at a reasonable price and not that far! This isn't your small zoo, plan to be there a few hours. We typically bring lunch and picnic, they have a great deal of picnic areas!

Douglas Burbey

Between D.C., Baltimore and Philly, Philadelphia Zoo is the best for day trips. Parking runs $16 for the garage but neighborhood parking near zoo is available if you want to hunt for it. Recommend the garage. Not every exhibit is easily wheelchair accessible. i.e. The reptile house, but it is the oldest zoo in America. Food choices are pretty good for a zoo, prices are so prices but quality was higher than normal. Military discount is available and definitely cuts the cost of admission if you qualify.

Yoann Lussier

To pack so many animal species in a city is not an easy task but they've pulled off quite a beautiful trick. Finding your way around in the Philadelphia Zoo is as easy as can be. Once you've been, you'll want to come back for the size of it takes more than a day to appreciate.

Donna Miller

I love the zoo and seeing all of the animals. A lot of exhibits look like they are under construction and will have new and exciting things in the future. I got to see a sloth move and yawn. The hippos were very active and drinking water from a hose.

Adrian Williams

Philadelphia zoo is the best. We were given season passes as a gift bit someone put the wrong name down. I thought they might give me an issue getting in but there was no problems. The lady at the customer service was very polite and accommodating. This is why I love this zoo it had the best people.

nicole em

Great place to become a member since we live so close. Always something to do every time we are there. Exhibits are engaging and my son learns a little more every time we go.

Craig House

Nice zoo, clean and atmosphere is good. It's Philly so of course the unions are going to get their extortion fees but they haven't ruined it yet like so many other things.

Taylor Ploeger

I love the Philadelphia zoo! They treat their animals so well and emphasize conservation of environment and the species that live there. The zoo is clean and the staff is knowledgeable and nice.

Samantha Steward

Just went yesterday and was a tad disappointed. I know it is off season but i paid full price and they had only 1 eatery open. My friends and I were unable to enjoy icecreams and the watering hole. Everything was closed. Felt like i should not had to pay full price if it is "off season"

Evan Garfield

Beautiful zoo, easy parking, reasonable entry price. Consider the membership if you want to go more than once a year! The zoo is a can’t miss attraction while in the city!

Edward Guerrido

Great place for a day trip. Arrived by bus then taxi and wasn't disappointed. The covered monkey pathways over my head we're very cool.

Alexandru Pana

One of the nicest zoo's I've been to. A lot of animals, really well treated and with lots and lots of space available to them. Really nice to see this and also, there are some wired suspended "tunnels" where the big cats can walk right above you. Super nice!

SwitchinLabels

Zoo itself was great. Accessible parking. Helpful employees. Well cared for grounds. The food!! We got hamburgers and chicken sandwiches from the place where the air conditioned facility is. Next time we'll eat the animals' food...I'm sure it is better. Food/service... Pretty bad and not cheap. Employees were 5 star pathetic...miserable and served the wrong sandwiches 2x. Maybe the food trucks are better or bring your own.

Business Hours of Philadelphia Zoo in Pennsylvania

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TUESDAY
9:30AM–4PM
WEDNESDAY
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9:30AM–4PM
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9:30AM–4PM
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9:30AM–4PM

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