Carey Bear Country Now Open
The wait is over: Francis J. Carey Bear Country is officially open, and our beloved bears are back! The state-of-the-art facility brings you closer to our bears than ever before, with a new Zoo360 trail and larger, upgraded habitats.
The Zoo is currently open daily from 9:30 AM to 5 PM (last entry at 4 PM)—get tickets today!
Summer Ale Festival
The WILDEST beer festival in Philly returns to the Zoo this month! Sample 150+ beers, ciders, and seltzers, and enjoy live music and local food trucks. Experience a different side of the Zoo at this 21+ event!
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Wake Up With Wildlife Tours
See the Zoo before we open to the public! Embark on a 75-minute guided tour with Zoo staff and visit our animals when they're the most active in the morning. Each tour is a unique experience; guided tours change locations based on who is awake and what's happening around the Zoo!
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FanFest & Philly 250 Parking
FanFest parking is available at Philadelphia Zoo, approximately a 20-minute walk from Lemon Hill. Parking locations and hours vary by date, with daytime parking typically available in Giraffe Lot (38th & Girard Ave) and evening parking available in the Parking Garage (Girard Ave). Spaces are limited and available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
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Summer Ale Festival
Philly's WILDEST beer festival is back—get your tickets now!
Enjoy samples of 150+ beers, ciders, mead, and spirits, plus live music and local food trucks.
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