According to its website, the zoo held its grand opening on July 1, 1874. On that day, nearly 3,000 residents visited America's first zoo.
Monday, July 1, 2024 2:59AMPHILADELPHIA --According to its website, the zoo held its grand opening on July 1, 1874. On that day, nearly 3,000 residents visited America's first zoo."This summer at Philadelphia Zoo, we're celebrating 150 years of you! On July 1, 1874, the Zoo held its grand opening. On that day, more than 3,000 guests experienced the first zoo in America.
Since then, we've welcomed nearly 100 million guests from our city, region, country, and around the world, connecting them to the wonders of wildlife and inspiring action to protect what is precious on our planet. If you're a regular visitor, a member, someone who has visited many years ago, or a traveler to Philly this summer, we invite you to celebrate with us as we mark this milestone in our story.
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