Ever since reading The Perfect Shot by Kevin Robertson, I can't visit a zoo without drawing imaginary beads on the big game animals! How hard would it be to take down the elephant with a heavy rifle?

On July 1, 1874, about 3,000 people had the opportunity to see nearly 600 animals up close at America’s first zoo, the Philadelphia Zoo. It opened its gates exactly 150 years ago and has become ...

Zookeepers at Elmwood Park Zoo in Norristown are busy making sure that all of the animals are kept warm and safe during the ...

For the first time in its 150 year history, the zoo is offering guests a chance to visit and have all 42 acres to themselves ...

Established in 1859 and opened in 1874, the Philadelphia Zoo is the first and oldest zoo in the country. Its mission as an animal care organization, educational resource, and advocate for ...

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Ever felt the need to get a deeper understanding of the Philadelphia Zoo ... while it’s closed to the public. Zoo experts will guide guests to different animal exhibits and take them behind ...