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Philadelphia Zoo

Expert Reviews of Philadelphia Zoo

lilaguide | Love this place!!

Even though some renovations are taking place here, there are still so many things to do. From face painting, train rides, hot air balloon rides. Its all great! Except having to stand in seperate lines to...
lilaguide.com - expert review - 06/04/2008
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lilaguide | LOVE this place

My kids love this place. It is great to go with older and younger kids. The play area is great if too hot or rainy. The rides are fantasic.
lilaguide.com - expert review - 05/12/2008
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lilaguide | Favorite PLace

My kids love to go here
lilaguide.com - expert review - 04/23/2008
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lilaguide | Kids LOVE it!

The Philadelphia zoo is one of my kids favorite places to visit. The price of a membership is paid for in 2 visits, so if you are local, definitely opt in for that. It pays for parking ($10 otherwise) as well...
lilaguide.com - expert review - 04/18/2008
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lilaguide | Our Favorite Family Outing

A great place to buy a membership. They offer fun classes for kids year round. Very crowded on warm weather weekends. Bringing your own food is the best idea.
lilaguide.com - expert review - 04/01/2008
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lilaguide | Small but Fun

Definately buy the membership if you're local! It really does pay for itself and it gives you access to lots of members-only things throughout the year. There are some really amazing programs during the week...
lilaguide.com - expert review - 03/03/2008
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lilaguide | Philadelphia Zoo

The Philadelphia Zoo is a great place to bring your kids any time of the year. It's a great walk right around & a good way to get your kids out for a few hours (or longer). Getting a membership pays for itself...
lilaguide.com - expert review - 02/26/2008
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Citysearch | Hot dogs synonymous with Coney Island summers can be found in several communities across the country.

In 1916, Nathan Handwerker, a young Polish immigrant, borrowed $300 from friends Jimmy Durante and Eddie Cantor to open a hot dog stand on booming Coney Island. Using his fiacee's recipe, he sold these...
citysearch.com - expert review - 10/05/2007
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lilaguide | Great for kids and babies.

Great for kids and babies.
lilaguide.com - expert review - 08/14/2007
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lilaguide | A nice day trip for a fair-weathered day

We had a wonderful day at the Philadelphia Zoo when my daughter was about a year old. Now that she's two, I think she'll enjoy it even more. We went in May when it wasn't too warm and there was a nice breeze....
lilaguide.com - expert review - 04/24/2007
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lilaguide | Philadelphia Zoo

We love going there when the weather is nice. It's a great place to spend the day! The membership is definitely worth it although they made us pay for parking - even though we had tried to buy the membership...
lilaguide.com - expert review - 03/08/2007
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lilaguide | Philadelphia Zoo Editorial Review

best time to go is in the spring and fall, summer months are often crowded and kinda stinky... the gorillas are fascinating... the children's zoo is fantastic with its informative shows and petting zoo......
lilaguide.com - expert review - 02/08/2007
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Citysearch | America's oldest zoo has lions, tigers, bears and a primate exhibit you'll go ape over.

Despite the quaint old buildings, the zoo works hard to bring in the new. When the primate reserve burned down, the zoo turned tragedy into opportunity by shoveling resources into a new exhibit. Designed to...
citysearch.com - expert review - 10/25/2006
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lilaguide | Philadelphia Zoo

America's first zoo... America's best zoo!
lilaguide.com - expert review - 03/28/2006
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lilaguide | Philadelphia Zoo

We get season passes. It is great, you can bring a packed lunch and spend the entire day there with little to no cost. Your membership includes free parking
lilaguide.com - expert review - 03/12/2006
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lilaguide | Philadelphia Zoo

The Philadelphia Zoo is the nations oldest zoo. We enjoy visiting in winter since there are less people. One of the best indoor places to play is at the Treehouse. The staff runs activities like dinosaur bingo...
lilaguide.com - expert review - 11/12/2005
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lilaguide | Philadelphia Zoo

Great place to walk around with newborns and let an older child have fun. Membership allows you to enjoy the day without feeling like you have to stay for a long period of time. The classes for toddlers are...
lilaguide.com - expert review - 10/05/2005
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lilaguide | Philadelphia Zoo

well worth the price of a family membership. we love this place!
lilaguide.com - expert review - 10/02/2005
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lilaguide | Philadelphia Zoo

Getting a pass is definitely worth the money if you plan to go more than once. The "children's zoo" is a great place for younger kids (located close to the food court area).They also allow you to bring your...
lilaguide.com - expert review - 09/29/2005
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lilaguide | Philadelphia Zoo

first of all, children under 2 are FREE!!!!!!! second, the zoo lets you bring in your own food so you can pack a good lunch or snack for your child and not have to pay and arm and a leg for it. the animals are...
lilaguide.com - expert review - 09/28/2005
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lilaguide | Philadelphia Zoo

zoo membership great deal even if you go 2 times a season.
lilaguide.com - expert review - 09/13/2005
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lilaguide | Philadelphia Zoo

great day trip
lilaguide.com - expert review - 09/04/2005
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lilaguide | Philadelphia Zoo

playhouse is nice in the winter
lilaguide.com - expert review - 08/27/2005
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lilaguide | Philadelphia Zoo

A wonderful zoo; expensive to pay for single tickets, but membership cost is reasonable.
lilaguide.com - expert review - 05/11/2005
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lilaguide | Philadelphia Zoo

Best time to go is in the spring or fall. In the summer months it is very crowded and smelly. Also the animals are so much more active in the spring and fall.
lilaguide.com - expert review - 04/18/2005
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lilaguide | Philadelphia Zoo

Improvements are in the works, and are definitely needed (especially in housing the big cats). Still, it's a great place to walk when weather permits, and the gorillas are fascinating.
lilaguide.com - expert review - 03/31/2005
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lilaguide | Philadelphia Zoo

The big cat exhibit is closed but otherwise it was a big hit!
lilaguide.com - expert review - 02/17/2005
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lilaguide | Philadelphia Zoo

A beautiful Victorian setting for a spring outting, or really any time of the year. Highlights include the Primate Center...very well designed and engaging....and the Children's zoo, with its informative shows...
lilaguide.com - expert review - 02/15/2005
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lilaguide | Philadelphia Zoo

We love the zoo - even in the winter. The membership prices are a great deal and if you bring your own snacks, it is a relatively inexpensive, fun way to spend the day. Get there early though - it's best to...
lilaguide.com - expert review - 02/11/2005
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lilaguide | Philadelphia Zoo

The zoo always has nice activities for the little ones to do
lilaguide.com - expert review - 02/04/2005
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lilaguide | Philadelphia Zoo

petting zoo is a hit w/ toddlers
lilaguide.com - expert review - 01/17/2005
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lilaguide | Philadelphia Zoo

Though it's a bit expensive when you add the admission,parking and food, it's a great day trip for everyone. The kids get a great day outside running and playing watching the animals and the parents get to...
lilaguide.com - expert review - 01/17/2005
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lilaguide | Philadelphia Zoo

Many exhibits and a great view from a hot air balloon on the grounds.
lilaguide.com - expert review - 11/28/2004
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lilaguide | Philadelphia Zoo

I joined at a great discount for two years. My daughter loves get strolled around there and I love to see all the animals.
lilaguide.com - expert review - 08/10/2004
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lilaguide | Philadelphia Zoo

The zoo is good if you have children over the age of 1. You must bring a stroller (no matter what the age) as kids get tired and want to be carried. The administrative staff could use some work.
lilaguide.com - expert review - 06/25/2004
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lilaguide | Philadelphia Zoo

we love the zoo!!!! so much to see and do. parking can be a problem so take public transportation if you can.
lilaguide.com - expert review - 05/03/2004
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lilaguide | Philadelphia Zoo

The zoo is a fun and inexpensive outing for the family
lilaguide.com - expert review - 03/31/2004
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lilaguide | Philadelphia Zoo

Good for older children
lilaguide.com - expert review - 03/30/2004
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lilaguide | Philadelphia Zoo

Our entire family of (now 6) visit every spring/summer. The kids love the sights and we love the exercise!
lilaguide.com - expert review - 03/30/2004
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lilaguide | Philadelphia Zoo

Get a membership! You'll save after your first trip and it you won't feel like you have to spend the whole day when you're there! There are lots of tables for picnics- but you have to look for them outside the...
lilaguide.com - expert review - 03/25/2004
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lilaguide | Philadelphia Zoo

We are members of the zoo and attend the workshops all the time. It gives the kids a chance to get up close and personal while learning about animals. Arts and Crafts is a bonus and there's Critter Camp in the...
lilaguide.com - expert review - 03/23/2004
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lilaguide | Philadelphia Zoo

A good place to spend the day...just bring your own snacks and lunchs because the food is expensive and bad.
lilaguide.com - expert review - 03/22/2004
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lilaguide | Philadelphia Zoo

we love the zoo!we renew our zoo pass every year.we find it very reasonable
lilaguide.com - expert review - 03/22/2004
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lilaguide | Philadelphia Zoo

We went in the summer last year. We thought it was reasonable to enter but the lines at the snack bars were so long we were unable to purchase anything at them. Luckily we brought our own snacks/beverages for...
lilaguide.com - expert review - 03/22/2004
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lilaguide | Philadelphia Zoo

Nice thing to do for mommy and baby outside of the house. My baby is too young to understand but soon he will and it will be nice to enjoy together.
lilaguide.com - expert review - 03/22/2004
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lilaguide | Philadelphia Zoo

Family membership is a terrific deal if you go more than once or twice a year. Tree House is great fun for kids even in yucky weather.
lilaguide.com - expert review - 03/22/2004
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lilaguide | Philadelphia Zoo

such a fun activity with even a small child!
lilaguide.com - expert review - 03/22/2004
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lilaguide | Philadelphia Zoo

It is almost cheaper to get a year membership.
lilaguide.com - expert review - 03/22/2004
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lilaguide | Philadelphia Zoo

Great place to take toddlers..Under 12 months there is really not much for them to do.
lilaguide.com - expert review - 03/01/2004
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lilaguide | Philadelphia Zoo

great place to take your toddler
lilaguide.com - expert review - 02/27/2004
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lilaguide | Philadelphia Zoo

My kids love the zoo on rainy days when the crowds are minimal. We visit the animal houses, with the Primate House being an all-time favorite. A stop inside the Treehouse is a must! A membership makes the zoo...
lilaguide.com - expert review - 02/25/2004
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lilaguide | Philadelphia Zoo

near the park parking is sometimes crowded
lilaguide.com - expert review - 06/20/2003
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lilaguide | Philadelphia Zoo

I love the Zoo! High prices especially for families.
lilaguide.com - expert review - 05/31/2003
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User Reviews of Philadelphia Zoo

Yelp.com Review - by chelsea k.

5 of 5 stars. i love the zoo. it is clean, interesting, and, with the exception of the african wild dogs (have you seen those things? they are so scary!) filled with really cool animals. (can i please recommend the…
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mark A.

4 of 5 stars. I would have given the country's first zoo five stars, if not for the hoard of baby strollers present on this stunning spring day. The zoo should have a maximum stroller count for entrance into the…
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by josh f.

3 of 5 stars. Can we get a children free day at the zoo? Maybe like 2-6 times a year? Is that too much to ask for? How about a baby free day? Dude, I think children are great, but I'd love nothing more than to see…
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Chrissy R.

4 of 5 stars. I've lived literally 5 minutes from the zoo for 4 years and yesterday was the first time I've visited... what an asshole I am. It was so much fun, though. My boyfriend and I went when we both had a…
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Bill M.

4 of 5 stars. I guess there are places that even I forget to review. I mean even though it's America's first zoo it can be easily overlooked when your going about usual life in Philly. But I always have a fun time…
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by rads d.

3 of 5 stars. we went to philly zoo off season in january..most of the tropical animals were bundled up somewhere warm...we were the only ones along with some who were at the zoo in the shivering cold....the polar…
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Molly M.

5 of 5 stars. I visited the zoo this summer when my sister and her two kids came to visit, and it was the first time I'd been there since I was a kid myself. I think I had more fun than my niece and nephew. Two…
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Emily A.

4 of 5 stars. I was beyond thrilled when our family got a gift of a Zoo membership for Christmas this year! The free parking that is included makes it worth the trip! If you are lucky enough to go on a Monday in…
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by babs c.

5 of 5 stars. i hadn't been to the Philly zoo since i was a kid. i don't remember much about it... i'm also not a huge fan of zoos in general. basically i don't like seeing wild animals in cages or limited spaces,…
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by veronika p.

3 of 5 stars. My only beef with the Zoo is how ridiculously crowded it is on weekends. There are kids EVERYWHERE, banging on the glass, throwing trash, screaming and crying, etc. It definitely gets…
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by sara w.

2 of 5 stars. ok this place is just sad. they sedate and lock up all these poor animals. all the animals in this place look sad and miserable. i avoid this place at all costs.
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jaime V.

1 of 5 stars. This zoo is bad...the primates look like they are on downers. I heard that the Cape May Zoo is really nice.
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by PAUL S.

5 of 5 stars. Best zoo in the country
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Lesley A.

4 of 5 stars. I had the pleasure of going to the Philly Zoo while in Philly for the first time last weekend. It was great! The only reason it's four stars instead of five is because I've been to the Bronx Zoo and I…
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Wallspro S.

5 of 5 stars. The zoo is fun and the animals were actually active, plus i got to see totally farking ugly baby tigers that would make even the Grinch's heart grow. The only warning is to avoid it on beautiful…
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Kimberly P.

4 of 5 stars. I used to work here and am forever scarred for working outside in Philadelphia's hot and humid summers. Combine the heat with the smell and bad management and you get pretty bad memories. Also, the zoo…
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jake P.

3 of 5 stars. Last spring, being the screwball that I am, I decided to give the neighborhood kids a run for the money, and set up water-selling shop with a friend in front of the Philadelphia Zoo. For three…
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Amy Y.

4 of 5 stars. The Philly zoo is the oldest zoo in this country, and its apparent if you've ever been to any other. It's small, and the yes, the animals need more room to strive in this captive nature. They know…
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by melissa l.

2 of 5 stars. The Philly Zoo is small. The animals need more space. I don't like it. Donate some money for their animals but if you want to see a cool zoo, go to the Bronx Zoo in NY. It's not too complicated to get…
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by torrey j.

4 of 5 stars. We love the Philly Zoo. Although you definitely should go "off peak" if you have a choice b/c it gets a bit overwhelming. Usually going later in the afternoon is much less crowded. Their "special…
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Natalia J.

4 of 5 stars. This zoo is the oldest in the nation. I'm glad I got to see the elephants before they leave in the Spring.
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2006
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Great for strollers

I love going here with my kids. It's got wide paved paths that make it easier if you have two stroller bound kids. We'll miss the elephants! I highly recommend getting the membership online before you go. This...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/13/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Melissa A.

5 of 5 stars. The Philadelphia Zoo rox! Not only was it featured in "12 Monkeys" but they also have a Zooballoon which you can see if you're driving on 76 towards the city! Two years ago, my friends and I decided to…
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Vanessa W.

4 of 5 stars. I have very many fond childhood memories here. As the other reviewer noted, a zoo is not the place to be when it's hot. My favorite times to visit are in spring or fall. Of course, it's great for kids.…
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2006
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Good Variety of Animals and Activities

I really enjoy the Philadelphia Zoo because of the variety of animals and activities it offers to ch...
judysbook.com - user review - 04/13/2006
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zooooooooo!

I love the zoo. I really like the Philadelphia Zoo too. It's the oldest in the country, and while mo...
judysbook.com - user review - 04/07/2006
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a concrete hole for animals

I visited the Philadelphia Zoo for the first time today and I came out with a bitter taste in my mouth. It is a huge cage with more fences and electric inhibitors than animals. The elephants are stuck in a...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/23/2006
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A really fun time!

The Philadelphia Zoo has an amazing Hot Air Balloon ride that takes you up into the air and you can ...
judysbook.com - user review - 11/07/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Erin G.

3 of 5 stars. This is the first zoo in the country, and it was a zoo like any other. We went on such a hot and humid August day that it was unbearable to be outside. This is obviosuly not the zoo's fault, but…
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2005
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5 Generations

The Philadelphia Zoo has served 5 generations of my family and each generation has been happily entertained as well as educated. There is always something new to see and do. I loved taking my grandsons to ride...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/18/2003
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about the wedding

i was excited when i thought to get married at the zoo. the 1st time i called i got ahold of their rental depart. (they have a whole rental staff) they took all my info and promised to mail a package. needless...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/18/2003
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Ceebella

I DO NOT recommend this location for a wedding. They are unresponsive and highly unorganized. I am an event planner who plans up to 75 events per year. The Philadelphia Zoo does not value your time or your...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/18/2003
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rememberthelollipopsandpolarbears

anyone who remembers standing 10 people deep infront of the old polar bear exhibit tossing lollipops in. remembers the excitement and anticipation of the splash. racing there to get in the front. feeding the...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/02/2002
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Animals are forever.

By far the best place to take the family in Philly is the Philadelphia Zoo! Where else can you gaze at lions, play with the lemurs and be eye to eye with a man-eating python all in an hour? Plus, baby animals,...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/14/2002
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Good raiting

The Philly Zoo is a great place to take the kids on a weekday, or weekend. They have great animals, including some very rare types.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/08/2002
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Great place to spend the day

Philadelphia has a beautiful zoo, that you can fill the day seeing. Much better than other area zoos that I have been to.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/26/2002
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Always a Favorite!

Who doesn't love the Zoo?! America's oldest zoo keeps getting better. The newest attractions are the Komodo Dragon and the Zoo balloon. The largest Komodo Dragon on this side of the world and a hot air balloon...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/23/2002
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The United States' Greatest!

I live in Philadelphia and I will be a Freshman in September. Each year (except for 8th) I've visited the zoo on class trips. I really love it there! Its a great place for people of all ages to spend time with...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/08/2002
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