The Zoo is very small and there are very few animals. The carousel and train rides are not definitely worth for 3$. Train ride is shame! You may not need more than 3 - 4 hrs see all the animals. Also, the food served in the Zoo is not that good. I waited for more than 40 mts in the queue on a crowdless day to get one french fries. Don't think it's worth it. Disappointing!

We spent a special family day at the Zoo, It was my 5 year old grandsons first time and a very long time for my son who is now on his way to kuiat. They both were just in aw and it did my heart good to see this. The Philadelphia Zoo now holds a very special place in our hearts.

This place was awesome. My son loved the open enclosures which allowed him to sit and lean over just enough to promote "I can touch it Mommy!" thoughts. We were a little shocked about the prices of the pony/horse rides ($5) which last all about 2 minutes that you had to share with another rider. All and all it was a clean spacious zoo and the animals were all very healthy looking. We were inlove with the big cats that had a marvelous designed habitat. We are going again in the fall.

Basically, the greatest thing ive done all summer, and im 17 so that means something. I highly recommend visiting the zoo, so many cute little critters to see and some big boys like the gorilla and rhino, etc. Worked out really well as a date with my girlfriend and its fun as long as you like animals to some degree. Only bad thing i have to say is that the red panda was hiding somewhere so i never saw him, which was dissapointing bc he probably would have been my fav, but im sure youll have better luck. Not sure how else I can convince you, just go.*peer pressure*

I have lived my entire life in the Philadelphia area. Ever since I was a child, I have loved the Philadelphia zoo. It is always nice to return and see both the old and the new mixed together. Today was a rather sad visit. The zoo has been going through a transition for many years. The goal seems to be more natural environments for the animals. Unfortunately, so much of it now looks pieced together. There is no flow as you travel through the zoo. The cages and buildings that I loved as a child are now mostly gone. I realize the concepts and the need for change. Still, the Philadelphia Zoo has become a disappointment. Did I mention $17.95 per adult $14.95 for kids over 2 (a 12 year old is an adult) and $12 to park?

I love horses, and I'm probably stopping by here next summer to go horseback riding. It's gonna be awesome because I've always wnted to ride a real horse my whole entire life!!!! Can't wait to go ride!!!!

Visited this zoo from out of town and figured a big city like Philadelphia would have a big zoo, but was way wrong. Paid $12.95 a person plus $10 to a park in a lot 2 blocks from the actual zoo as there is very limited parking near the zoo entrance. Animal exhibits seemed small, cramped, and out dated. The children's area was nice and had things for kids to do. Went through the entire zoo in 2 hours and never saw some exhibits that were on the map. Penguins were in a temporary area and then only saw 1. The zoo is very compact so was easy to walk through in a short time. Just expected something bigger and better. Came from a metropolitan area only about half the size of Phil. but that has renovated their zoo to make it much larger and better and admission about half of this. Started pouring rain as we were getting ready to leave, by the time we got to our car after the 2 block walk, was completley soaked. Unless they build a whole new zoo, would never go back.

I was born in Philadelphia in 1947 and the Zoo has always been a part of my life. Some of my fondest memories are of my Mother taking my brother and I to the Zoo and of My husband and I taking our children to the Zoo. I have since been all over the world and seen many Zoos and animal santuaries, but my thoughts always go back to the Philadelphia Zoo. Go! Enjoy!, Make wonderful memories!

I LOVED IT ALL THE ANIMALS I LOVE THE CATS I HAVE BEEN A FAN OF THEM SINCE I WAS LITTLE AND IAM 28 YEARS OLD AND I LOVE THEM STILL I HOPE TO WORK AT THE ZOO IT WOULD BE A TREAT TO ME TO DO SOME THING THERE. BUT ANY WHAY I HOPE TO GO BACK FEEL SOON..... IVEE

No More Elephants!!!! Who wants to go to a Zoo where there are no elephants, what will be next just pictures of animals. We pay to see live animals and the elephants are everyone's favorite.