The Philadelphia Zoo Historical Marker - Philadelphia, Pa.
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N 39° 58.482 W 075° 11.734
18S E 483300 N 4424967
Marker Text:
"America's First Zoo."
Waymark Code: WM15EV
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 01/21/2007
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Chartered 1859 as the Zoological Society of Philadelphia. A wildlife refuge and a zoological garden, the zoo has long been committed to fulfilling its public mission: conservation, research, education, recreation.
Features of the zoo
The Channel 6 Zooballoon floats above the Philadelphia Zoo.
The Dodge Rare Animal Conservation Center: Interactive graphics and up-close views of some of the world's most endangered animals : giant Rodrigues fruit bats, naked mole rats, blue-eyed lemurs, tree-kangaroos, and more.
The Reptile and Amphibian House: Features over 125 species of amphibians and reptiles, including giant tortoises and the venomous king cobra.
Carnivore Kingdom: Features a family of six rare, playful giant otters, snow leopards, red pandas, and clouded leopards in unique naturalistic environments.
African species exhibits: warthogs, sable antelope, Mhorr gazelle, reticulated giraffes, hippos, and zebras.
Exotic South American animals: such as giant anteaters and capybaras.
Educational programs are offered at reasonable cost for children age three and older.
The Animal Health Center: The Philadelphia Zoo hosts one of the nation’s busiest and most comprehensive animal hospital and health-care facilities.