The Philadelphia Zoo - Philadelphia, PA
N 39° 58.485 W 075° 11.733
18S E 483301 N 4424973
Stop monkeying around and visit one of Philadelphia's greatest attractions! The zoo opened in 1874. This was the nation's first zoo. The zoo is located in Fairmount Park on the west bank of the Schuylkill River.
Waymark Code: WM7YGG
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 12/22/2009
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One of the most diversified animal collections in the world and an exceptional record of pioneering in important scientific research distinguished the Zoological Gardens, first "zoo" to be established in the United States
The Philadelphia Zoo was incorporated in 1859. Today it contains 2,700 specimens, including 600 mammals, 1,000 birds, 1,000 reptiles, and 100 amphibians.
--- Philadelphia: A Guide to the Nation's Birthplace , 1937; page 562
Wow! What a place to visit. Most area people have visited this place at least once. It is geared toward children. There is lots to do and see. There are statues also if you are into art. The monkey house is reopened and better than ever and the outside are so close the smell will make you sick..that's a good thing!