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Guests stroll the main path during community night at Philadelphia Zoo.

Group Tickets

Traveling With the Pack

Take advantage of our special discounted rates for groups of 15 and up! Explore our habitats and experience wildlife firsthand.

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A flamboyance of flamingos inside Flamingo Cove at Philadelphia Zoo.
Guests stroll the main path during community night at Philadelphia Zoo.

Group Tickets

Visit our unique 42-acre outdoor living classroom! Group tickets are available during our standard operating hours. School, Summer Camp, and Scout Groups qualify for our 1:10 complimentary chaperone ratio. The General Group rate applies for all group visiting from March 28 through April 12.

School Groups (K-12): $15 per student (Weekdays, Sept. 8–June 13)
Summer Camps: $18 per camper (Weekdays, June 14–Sept. 7)
Scout Groups: $20 per scout. Includes Commemorative Zoo Patch.
General Groups: $20-$34 per guest, depending on date. Fees may apply. If paying via credit card, tickets are available online here.

Save time on your next visit with Boxed Lunches or Dining Gift Cards! We also offer reserved lunch spaces on a first-come, first served basis. Check out our online menu!

Expand your next field trip with an educational and fun Guided Tour (Grades 4-8) or Introduction to Careers with Animals (Grades 8-12)! Only $5 more per guest on weekdays.

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Premium Insider Tours

Key to the Zoo: Premium Insider History — Philadelphia Zoo is home to an impressive past and an even brighter future! On this tour, you’ll learn about some of the important ways we are using innovative strategies and techniques to help save wildlife, all while being immersed in the historic grounds and structures of America’s First Zoo. Please note that each tour will be unique. All tours will include at least one animal hour tour, one Animal Ambassador meet-and-greet, and a tour inside the Solitude. Ages 5+, not handicap accessible. $150 per guest. Maximum of 30 guests.

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Rory the Amur tiger in her enclosure at Big Cat Falls at Philadelphia Zoo.

Community Groups

Neighbors of the Zoo either by way of residency, school enrollment, or groups leading mission-aligned projects in our nearby neighborhood are welcomed and encouraged to consider the Zoo as an extension of their home and classroom through our Community Access Program.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are you curious about the cost of parking your buses (it’s free!) or about food at the Zoo? Check out our online FAQ! Ticket availability will be checked when your request is processed. All groups must adhere to our Code of Conduct while onsite. If you don’t find the answer to your question, please contact our Group Sales Department at [email protected].

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