Zoo, Aquarium & Wildlife Conservation
Philadelphia Zoo
Philadelphia Zoo is a zoo, aquarium & wildlife conservation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is one of the U.S. museums catalogued by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
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Philadelphia Zoo
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About this museum
What is Philadelphia Zoo?
The Philadelphia Zoo is a zoo located in the Centennial District of Philadelphia on the west bank of the Schuylkill River. It was the first true zoo in the United States; it was chartered by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania on March 21, 1859, but its opening was delayed by the Civil War until July 1, 1874. The zoo opened with 1,000 animals and an admission price of 25 cents. For a brief time, the zoo also housed animals brought to U.S. from safaris by the Smithsonian Institution, which had not yet built its National Zoo.
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Museum details
- Name
- Philadelphia Zoo
- City
- Philadelphia
- State
- Pennsylvania
- IMLS Museum ID
- 8409500146
- Coordinates
- 39.97509, -75.19549
What kind of museum is Philadelphia Zoo?
Philadelphia Zoo is classified as a zoo, aquarium & wildlife conservation in the IMLS Museum Data Files. Browse more zoo, aquarium & wildlife conservations →
Where is Philadelphia Zoo located?
Philadelphia Zoo is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at approximately 39.97509, -75.19549. See the map above.
Does Philadelphia Zoo have a website?
Yes — the IMLS record lists http://www.philadelphiazoo.org. Hours and admission can change, so check the official site before you visit.
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