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!
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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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Francis J. Carey Bear Country Now Open
The wait is over: 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.
Visit the Zoo