Dressed in tuxedo black and white, the Baltimore Zoo's penguins are a hit. Story Books at The Philadelphia Zoo educate visitors of all ages about animals and their habitats. Although it is known for its primates and children's section, the Philadelphia Zoo also is renowned for its architecture. From the lime you enter, you'll see such touches as Victorian gatehouses dating from 1876, and a 1916 neoclassical bird house that was renovated in 1950 and restored in 1987. With their realistic habitats and interactive exhibits, today's zoos are truly a natural experience for visitors and the animals alike.
Summer is the perfect time to get back to nature at a local zoo.
There is no admission charge, but there is a parking fee in the five parking lots bordering the zoo. Children under two are always admitted free, and all children are admitted free, between 10 a.m. and noon on the first Saturday of each month. Traditionally, there's been no admission charge on Mondays from December through February, but that's subject to change.