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

Saturday, August 8·Mantua

Posted to Mantua on January 3, 2026

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

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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