Philadelphia Zoo
WATCH: Mayor Elect Jim Kenney Sings “The Animal Song” at Philly Zoo Gala
Philly mayors like to sing (see here, for instance), and Mayor Elect Jim Kenney is no exception. Last night, he attended the Philadelphia Zoo’s annual […]
No Antelope for the Pope: Philadelphia Zoo Shutting Down During Papal Visit
It looks like visitors to Philadelphia for the World Meeting of Families and the Pope won’t be able to enjoy the Philadelphia Zoo. They’ve […]
This Weekend: Get Drunk With Monkeys
Wanna go for beers at the Zoo? Of course you do. Which is why we don’t even have to try that hard to sell this […]
Philadelphia Zoo to Host Summer Ale Festival
Beer enthusiasts are welcome to raise a glass to the animal kingdom during the Philadelphia Zoo’s annual Summer Ale Festival. On Saturday, July 25th visitors can attend an evening filled […]
PHOTOS: Gorilla Treeway Opening This Weekend at Philadelphia Zoo
The latest addition to Philadelphia Zoo‘s Zoo360 program, an initiative that seeks to get visitors up close and personal with the animals like they’ve never […]
There’s a 900-Pound Gorilla Sculpture Made Out of Car Hoods at Philadelphia Zoo
The Philadelphia Zoo is home to a whole new crew of creatures, thanks to a new exhibit comprising animal sculptures made with recycled, renewed, reused and […]
Zoo’s African Plains Project a Step Closer to Being Realized
Who says Philly’s homo sapiens are the only ones seeing changes in their habitat? PlanPhilly’s Matt Golas reports Wednesday saw the Art Commission give conceptual approval […]
Are Zoos Inhumane?
Last month the Philadelphia Zoo announced plans to build a “Gorilla Treeway” for its primates, to allow them to swing from branch to branch to […]
Philadelphia Zoo Expands Zoo360 Trail to Include Gorilla Treeway
The Philadelphia Zoo‘s Zoo360 Program is nothing new: The initiative is a one-of-a-kind series of animal trails allowing various species to roam freely throughout the Zoo’s campus to […]
Here’s a Video of the Philadelphia Zoo’s New Lion Cubs In Their First Snow
Watch Mali, Kataba, Sabi and Msinga — aka the Philadelphia Zoo’s 6-month-old lion cubs — playing with their mom and dad in the cubs’ first […]
11 Kid-Friendly Holiday Happenings In and Around Philly
Doing something fun for the whole family isn’t hard during the holiday season. Philadelphia and its surrounding ‘burbs have plenty of kid-friendly picks, from child-sized live […]
Fifth Annual Global Conservation Gala
The Philadelphia Zoo hosted its 5th Annual Global Conservation Gala, on Thursday at the Hyatt at the Bellevue. The gala honors individuals, families and organizations […]
Zooballoon Gets Third Life, Will Return in 2015
The Philadelphia Zoo announced on Wednesday the Zooballoon will be back in 2015. The Zoo said that after “complex insurance negotiations” they and Channel 6 […]
8 Halloween Events in Philly That Are Just For Kids
We’ve already told you about all the spooky, ghoulish events around the city this month, but what about the little trick-or-treaters? There’s plenty of kid-friendly Halloween fun […]