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The Philadelphia Zoo, "America's first zoo", is located at the corner of 34th Street and Girard Avenue in Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. With over 1,600 animals, the zoo has many other "firsts", such as, the first of several types of animals on exhibit, some births of animals, the first children's zoo in the world, and most recently the first passenger carrying balloon in the world to be located at a zoo! The balloon (extra cost) is a great way to get an overview of the whole zoo. Animals on display include various turtles, crocodiles, alligators, lizards, swan, flamingos, eagles, condors, pelicans, penquins, giraffes, lemur, antelope, lions, tigers, cheetah, leopards, bears, hippos, rhinos, elephants, monkeys, gorillas, aardvark, zebra, and more.
Of course, there's a children's zoo, as well as indoor/outdoor food concessions and gift shops. The Philadelphia Zoo is open all year except for June 12, Thanksgiving Day, December 24, 25, 31 and January 1. It is handicapped (wheelchair) accessible.
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