Philadelphia Zoo, located in West Philly, is home to over 1,700 rare and endangered animals. It features award-winning animal exhibits, modern healthcare facilities, and various education and conservation programs. Visitors enjoy the zoo's special events like LumiNature, which offers beautiful, colorful lights, interactive displays, and many photo opportunities. The zoo also has a ferris wheel, indoor activities for children, and places to enjoy hot chocolate. Despite some waits for attractions like the ferris wheel and s'mores stations, guests find the zoo to be a lovely and fun place to visit, even in winter. It is a popular spot for families and a proud leader in animal care and conservation.
We love this Zoo. It's so big and nice. A lot of animals and my daughter's have a great time. The bathrooms are clean and the animals looks in good condition. The parking its closed.
December 2025
Christmas at the zoo was beautiful. A lot of great memories. Kids loved the Ferris wheel
December 2025
We went for LumiNature and it was amazing! The lights were beautiful and it was a great mix of holiday and non-holiday alike. The longest waits were for the ferris wheel and smores, they did not have enough stations set up for that.
