Philadelphia Zoo

Our girls Cindy and Unna have big appetites and we want your help feeding these hungry hungry hippos! In our Hippo Behind-the-Scenes Experience, you'll get to feed our hippos while learning about their diets and life at the Zoo! 🥬🥬 Get your tickets! https://bit.ly/4bQ8Ist

AMAZING NEWS TO SHARE! ❤️ We are over-the-moon to introduce you to our newest bundle of joy: a three-week-old baby orangutan! This little redhead was born to mom Tua and dad Sugi on June 26. We're happy to report the baby continues to look healthy and strong, and Tua continues to be an excellent mother, nursing and holding her little one at all times. We haven't determined the sex of the baby or chosen a name just yet. This birth is a huge conservation milestone for this species. Sumatran orangutans are listed as critically endangered by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN). The baby’s birth is a part of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) Species Survival Plan (SSP) breeding program to ensure the survival of this species and maintain a genetically diverse population in human care. Mom and baby are currently setting their own schedule for when they will be visible to guests. They have access to their indoor habitat where visitors may get a glimpse of them, but they also have access to their bedroom space to spend time alone. The Zoo is planning to have their big public debut sometime in mid-August— stay tuned for details! And we'll of course continue to keep you posted with all the adorable updates. We are so thankful to our team of keepers, curators and veterinary staff who continue to provide incredible care to ensure both mom and baby thrive. ❤️

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO US 🎉 Yesterday, we celebrated 150 years of Philadelphia Zoo being open to the public. See what our front gate looked like yesterday morning vs. way back then! From 1874 through today, we’ve welcomed nearly 100 million guests to connect with wildlife, inspiring action for the protection of the things precious on our planet. We are honored to not only have you as a part of our past, but our future. ❤️

What better way to celebrate our 150th grand opening anniversary than with an amazing ticket bundle—perfect for families looking for a varied day of fun! Now through September 2, for just $150 (😉) you can enjoy: 🐾 4 tickets (2 adult, 2 children) 🐾 4 Wings of the World tickets 🐾 4 Amazon Rainforest Carousel Tickets 🐾 4 SEPTA® PZ Express Train Tickets 🐾 2 Nature Blazers Scavenger Hunt Tickets Get the bundle now: https://bit.ly/45kTPNj

Ever dreamed of feeding a hippo, feeding penguins, or personally meeting an Amur tiger? Behind-the-Scenes Experiences are back at Philadelphia Zoo! Meet some of your favorite animals and the keepers who care for them in these semi-private meet-and-greets, available now. For a list of experiences and their schedules 👉 https://bit.ly/3KEysgA

This summer, we're celebrating 150 years of YOU! 🎉 To celebrate the year of our grand opening, from NOW until Sunday, June 9, purchase tickets to visit the Zoo for just $18.74! These tickets can be used any day from Monday, June 10 through Labor Day weekend— but hurry, limited quantities available: https://bit.ly/3RdfUHI On July 1, 1874, Philadelphia Zoo opened its gates for the very first time, welcoming more than 3,000 guests and marking its place in history as “America’s First Zoo.” All summer long, we'll be celebrating this monumental milestone with special celebrations, events, ticket and membership deals, giveaways, contests and more— stay tuned!

🐢 Philly Zoo is out in the field! We partnered with theTurtleRoom to assist in conservation efforts for the wood turtle, one of the most endangered turtles in Pennsylvania. Staff from our reptile and amphibian team assisted with population surveys to help gather important data to better understand their population structure and demographics. Read more https://bit.ly/4awyx0i

Happy 9th birthday to our oh-so-handsome snow leopard, Yuki! 🥳 Our keepers themed his birthday "snowy and sweet," which included an ice cake made of frozen milk and water along with a huge icee as part of the party enrichment! ❄️🍭

Everyone give a warm welcome to Patty! 🦍 We're so excited to introduce you to the newest member of our western lowland gorilla troop. This 11-year-old female came to us from Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago on a Species Survival Plan (SSP) breeding recommendation with our silverback, Motuba. Our keepers say Patty is confident, super smart and adjusting well to her new home. How can you tell her apart from the rest of the troop? She is slightly smaller than our other adult females Honi and Kira and has a more prominent brow line. Visit her and the rest of the family at PECO Primate Reserve!

🚨 TRADE ALERT: KELCE & HARPER HEADED TO... We have some bittersweet news to share: our one-and-a-half-year-old sloth bear cubs Kelce and Harper will be moving to Lee Richardson Zoo in Kansas sometime in late spring/early summer. The move comes as a recommendation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) Sloth Bear Species Survival Plan (SSP). Sloth bear cubs only stay with their mother for up to two years, and momma Kayla and the cubs are both demonstrating behaviors that it is the right time for the cubs to head to their new home. Named after legendary Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce and Philadelphia Phillies slugger Bryce Harper, the cubs were instant stars when they made their public debut about a year ago. With their charming and playful personalities, the pair quickly became beloved by staff, volunteers, members and guests alike! We invite you to visit the Zoo during our daytime hours from 9:30am-5:00pm daily to wish the cubs good luck on their next adventure. They're typically exploring their habitat between 9:30am-11:00am and again from 2pm-4:30pm. If you have a favorite memory of the cubs, please share it in the comments 💚❤️