The Zoo and the Philadelphia Community: The Way It’s Been for 150 Years
Philadelphia’s Zoo Was a First in America.
It’s Community Service Continues to This Day.
If you are looking for the perfect pairing of commitment to the community in Philadelphia, you’ve picked a great combination with the Eagles and the Philadelphia Zoo.
The Eagles’ dedication to the community continues this August 8th, which is yet another Eagles Fly Night at the Zoo. The private, virtual event is reserved for the families of children undergoing cancer treatment. It features insight from the Zookeepers and information about the Philadelphia Zoo. Jr. 76ers and Kids Club events have also been held at the Zoo.
Our Philadelphia Zoo was the first of its kind in America.
Initially chartered in 1859, the Zoo project could not open until 1874 due to the American Civil War. Our Philadelphia Zoo wasn’t just the first in America. It housed the first on-site animal care center worldwide and was again the first in America to offer a Children’s zoo and orangutan and chimpanzee births in 1928.
The Philadelphia Zoo will display six giant wooden Trolls designed by Thomas Dalbo from February 1st until April 1st, 2024. The exhibit Save the Humans can be viewed for the price of admission to the Philadelphia Zoo. The giant sculptures are made 100% from recycled wood.
Thomas Dambo was born in 1979 in Odense, Denmark. He is motivated by the creation of art that combines nature, exploration, and adventure in the outdoors and shows the world that recycled goods can be transformed into gorgeous artwork.
The Zoo is complete with Galapagos Tortoises, one of which is Molly, who is 98 years old.
She’s seen a lot in her life, including visits from my parents, grandparents, and great-grandparents as well.
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