The Philadelphia Zoo is located at the corner of 34th Street and Girard Avenue in Philadelphia's historic Fairmount Park, the world's largest landscaped city park. The Zoo is just two miles from downtown Philadelphia and easily accessible by car from the Schuylkill Expressway (I-76).
Parking is available along Girard Avenue at 35th and 38th Streets and at the south end of the Zoo. Public transportation is available using SEPTA, which runs bus and trolley routes to the Zoo area.
GET HERE IN A PHLASH!
Also, from May 1 through October 31, 2009, transporation is available from designated points within Philadelphia via
Phlash. Phlash is a quick and easy connection between the city's historic attractions and cultural institutions. It is one of the best ways to get around to more than 25 key locations in Center City and is just $2 each time you board! Daily passes and family rates are also available, and children under 6 and seniors (65 and over) ride FREE!
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PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
The Philadelphia Zoo is serviced by
SEPTA via Route #15 trolley and the nearby Route 38 bus.
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
Download these easy to read directions, which include alternate routes to the Zoo.
For quick reference:
From the East
Access Interstate-76 by exiting PA Turnpike at Neshaminy. Take US RT1-S to 76E. Take Interstate-76 to exit 342 Girard Avenue. Turn left at Girard Avenue for parking.
From the West
Access Interstate-76 by exiting PA Turnpike at Valley Forge. Follow 76 to exit 342 Girard Avenue. Follow directional signs to turn left or right on Girard Avenue for available parking.
From Center City
Take the West River Drive to Sweetbriar Drive and turn left. At South Concourse Drive, turn left and go one block to Girard Avenue. To park, turn right on Girard Avenue or continue straight to the Tiger parking lot. Note that on weekends from April through October, West River Drive is closed at certain times to vehicular traffic. During this period, follow the above driving directions from the east.