First Zoo in America (1874) – 52 Weeks of Firsts - Saturday, August 8 at Philadelphia Zoo in Mantua, Philadelphia

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

Saturday, August 8·Mantua·Philadelphia Zoo·3400 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104, United States

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

First Zoo in America (1874) – 52 Weeks of Firsts - Saturday, August 8 at Philadelphia Zoo in Mantua, Philadelphia

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Posted to Mantua on January 3, 2026

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Sat, Aug 8

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Philadelphia Zoo

3400 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104, United States

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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