Philadelphia Zoo is a favorite place for both children and elder members of the society who visit the zoo to see some of the rare species of animals. The zoo is involved in the protection and conservation of endangered species of various countries in the world like Kenya, Madagascar and Brazil.
Attractions of Philadelphia Zoo
Many mammals including carnivore and hoofed mammals can be seen at the Philadelphia Zoo. Lion, zebras, leopard monkeys, tiger, giraffes, gorillas, gazelles, and hippos can be seen majestically roaming about in the zoo. Variety of birds forms another interesting collection of this zoo. The beautiful birds like cranes, vulture, ducks, swans, parakeet geese and many other species should not be missed. Visitors can see turtles at the Reptile Exercise, the Reptile and Amphibian House and Tortoise Trail. Crocodiles, alligators, lizards, and snakes are the main attraction of Philadelphia Zoo.
Some of the habitats of Philadelphia Zoo are African
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Plains, Dodge Rare Animal Conservation Center, Australian Animals, My Wild Backyard, Monkey Junction, Bank of America Big Cat Falls, Small Mammal House, Bird House, Pachyderm House, Reptile and Amphibian House, Prairie Dogs, Bear Country, Children's Zoo, Bird Valley, Reptile Exercise Yard, PECO Primate Reserve, Carnivore Kingdom and Tortoise Trail.
Location of Philadelphia Zoo
The Philadelphia Zoo in USA is situated on the 34th Street and Girard Avenue in the famous Fairmount Park. It is only 2 miles from Philadelphia downtown and can easily be reached by a car from the Schuylkill Expressway (I-76). For public transportation visitors can avail SEPTA, which operates many buses to the Zoo area.
For the convenience of the visitors, the zoo provides some amenities and services like photo outpost, food, retail, ATM, wheelchairs, strollers, bike racks and rest areas. Tourists can see some of the rare and endangered species of animals at the Philadelphia Zoo.
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