Pictures of the Philadelphia Zoo

About the Philadelphia Zoo

In total there are over 1,300 animals living in America's first zoo. Whether you are interested in seeing mammals such as tigers and bears or reptiles like alligators and turtles, the Philadelphia Zoo has something for everybody.

Please enjoy the photographs below taken on my first visit of this summer.

It truly is a zoo to visit if you are a child, an adult, or anyone in between.

Keep in mind the Philadelphia Zoo is open every day of the year except for major holidays, and sometimes the best days to visit are when there are a few clouds in the sky. The less heat, the more likely the animals are to come out!

Now onto the...

Philadelphia Zoo Pictures

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One of the many statues around the Philadelphia Zoo.

Source: Kristen Grace

Giraffes, Lions and Bears... Oh my!

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One of the giraffes at the Philadelphia Zoo.

Source: Kristen Grace

Zoo Admission

The zoo is open between the hours of 9:30am and 5:00pm from March 1st through October 31st.

Adult admission is eighteen dollars, and children pay fifteen dollars.

For more information, visit www.philadelphiazoo.org.

* Created June 21st, 2011 KG

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