First Zoo in America (1874) – 52 Weeks of Firsts

Name: First Zoo in America (1874) – 52 Weeks of Firsts
Start: 2026-08-08T00:00:00
End: 2026-08-08T23:59:59
Location: Mantua

Saturday, August 8·Mantua

#250th #outdoors #family

Lions and tigers and history, oh my! The Philadelphia Zoo opened its gates as America's very first, combining animal wonder with conservation.

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Lions and tigers and history, oh my! The Philadelphia Zoo opened its gates as America's very first, combining animal wonder with conservation.

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