phillyzoo.bsky.social @phillyzoo.bsky.social · 2hWelcome... to Spooky Season! 👻🎃 Boo at the Zoo starts this weekend and is here for EVERY WEEKEND IN OCTOBER! 🎟️ Check out the full schedule and plan your visit— we can't wait to see your costumes! www.philadelphiazoo.org/events/boo-… 020
phillyzoo.bsky.social @phillyzoo.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Getting squeaky clean! 🛀🦔 Our tenrec, Castiel, takes baths with sand or dirt to keep his spines and skin clean. In the wild, this behavior also helps to remove any debris or pests! 062
phillyzoo.bsky.social @phillyzoo.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Boo at the Zoo starts this weekend! 🎃 Save up to 25% on Boo at the Zoo anytime tickets. visit.philadelphiazoo.org/events/b4… 000
phillyzoo.bsky.social @phillyzoo.bsky.social · 28/09/2026✨ You're invited to join us Tuesday 10/6 for “A Wilder Future: Philadelphia Zoo’s Gala.” 🐻 This signature fundraiser features live animal engagement while celebrating the W. P. Carey Foundation: bit.ly/4ymVQX9 *The Zoo will be closed for daytime admission. 000
phillyzoo.bsky.social @phillyzoo.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Biiiiiiiiiiiiig stretch from Amur leopard Rafferty 🧡 Amur leopards are a critically endangered cat species that are only found in the Amur River Valley of southern Russia along the China border. 081
phillyzoo.bsky.social @phillyzoo.bsky.social · 26/09/2026It's Alpaca Day! 🦙To celebrate, join Ziggy on a walk through the Zoo. Walks like these are part of our enrichment program, keeping our animals active and engaged. These walks happen daily at KidZooU at 12:15pm. See who you meet on the path on your next visit! 010
phillyzoo.bsky.social @phillyzoo.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Have you taken a spin on the tallest Ferris wheel in Philadelphia?🎡 The Philly Zoo Pherris wheel is here to celebrate America 250, and is only here through 2026! Plan your visit and buy tickets in advance to save. (Also-- who are you sitting with!?) 🦛🐅🦎🦦🦩 000
phillyzoo.bsky.social @phillyzoo.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Motuba working the camera for World Gorilla Day! 🦍 Motuba is a silverback western lowland gorilla and the patriarch of our gorilla family at the Zoo. His job in the troop is to make sure everyone is safe! 121
phillyzoo.bsky.social @phillyzoo.bsky.social · 24/09/2026It's time for a training session with our sloth bear, Bhalu! 🐻 At Carey Bear Country, you can get *this* close to our bears while our animal care team works with them. Training sessions are part of our enrichment program, keeping our animals active and engaged (and enjoying some honey water, too!) 000
phillyzoo.bsky.social @phillyzoo.bsky.social · 23/09/2026For World Rhino Day, Tony wanted to show off how he uses his horn! 🎺 Rhino horns are made from keratin, the same material as our hair and fingernails. Rhinos will rub their horns against trees, rocks and logs to shape them. 132
phillyzoo.bsky.social @phillyzoo.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Pause your scroll for this giant elephant shrew snoot wiggle compilation! 😊 Philadelphia Zoo was the first zoo in North America to breed this rare species. While not technically considered to be endangered, their populations in Africa are decreasing due to habitat loss. 030
phillyzoo.bsky.social @phillyzoo.bsky.social · 20/09/2026Who's ready for a Zoo day filled with wildlife and wild rides!? 🐯 🚘 Philadelphia Zoo Car Show presented by Pep Boys is Sunday, September 27 from 9:30am - 5:00pm! Learn about easy actions car owners can take to help protect the planet. 🎟️ Tickets: bit.ly/3V9qVP0 010
phillyzoo.bsky.social @phillyzoo.bsky.social · 20/09/2026Don't miss out on our Senior September savings— guests 65+ save $5 on admission every single day now through the end of the month! 🐾 🎟️ Get your tickets and save more when you purchase in advance! bit.ly/4x70U0n 000
phillyzoo.bsky.social @phillyzoo.bsky.social · 19/09/2026Time for a dip! 🐧 🏊 Our new colony of Magellanic penguins are settling into their new home at Hollenstein Ross Penguin Point and making quite a splash! 050
phillyzoo.bsky.social @phillyzoo.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Have you visited Carey Bear Country to watch a bear walk through the sky? Say hi to Turbo, the Andean bear! 🐻 Gould & Potter Crossing is the first Zoo360 trail created just for the Zoo's bear species and is part of the reimagined Carey Bear Country. 020
phillyzoo.bsky.social @phillyzoo.bsky.social · 17/09/2026... BOO! 👻🎃 Calling all ghosts and goblins, Boo at the Zoo is back for EVERY WEEKEND IN OCTOBER! Put on your favorite costume and trick-or-treat through the Zoo during this beloved, family-friendly Halloween tradition. 🎟️ Pre-purchase tickets now & save! bit.ly/3RG7GZK 010
phillyzoo.bsky.social @phillyzoo.bsky.social · 17/09/2026When you finally get the snack you've been thinking about all day 🤤 For Coquerel's sifaka Lucien, its winged sumac. 🌿 What's it for you? 010
phillyzoo.bsky.social @phillyzoo.bsky.social · 16/09/2026We invite you to join us to PAUSE in Nature with writer, interdisciplinary artist, and educator Jennifer Schelter on Wednesday, October 14 from 2:30 - 4:30pm. 🎟️ Spots are limited; book yours now: bit.ly/4AgX9YH 010
phillyzoo.bsky.social @phillyzoo.bsky.social · 15/09/2026Let your creativity run wild at the Zoo! 🐾 From yoga and crafting to photography and more, our brand-new series of creative workshops are designed for all ages, experience levels and creative tastes. 🎟️ Plan your visit: www.philadelphiazoo.org/creative-wo… 000
phillyzoo.bsky.social @phillyzoo.bsky.social · 15/09/2026Photo sesh with Amur leopard Kira ✨ Amur leopards are the rarest mammal species at the Zoo and are critically endangered with less than 150 in the wild. They are only found in the southern tip of Russia along the China border. 📸 Animal Care Team 010
phillyzoo.bsky.social @phillyzoo.bsky.social · 14/09/2026Meet Aurora, our North American porcupine and master of the paintbrush 🎨🖌️ You can help her with her next creation (and take it home with you!) in our fan-favorite Behind-the-Scenes Experience! Find available sessions and check out our other experiences: bit.ly/3KEysgA 030
phillyzoo.bsky.social @phillyzoo.bsky.social · 14/09/2026Join us next Sunday, September 20 for d/Deaf Community Day hosted by Temple University and the Zoo with support from Deaf-Hearing Communication Centre, Inc.! 🐾 🎟️ All activities and resources are included in general admission or Zoo membership: bit.ly/3UKi3PT 010
phillyzoo.bsky.social @phillyzoo.bsky.social · 13/09/2026📣 E-A-G-L-E-S EAGLES! 🏈 Happy home opener, @philadelphiaeagles.bsky.social 💚 Gooooooo birdssssss!! 🦅 000
phillyzoo.bsky.social @phillyzoo.bsky.social · 12/09/2026Try telling these two summer is over 💚 📸 Staff Member Frank 020
phillyzoo.bsky.social @phillyzoo.bsky.social · 11/09/2026UPDATE: Due to inclement weather forecast for the region, we've made the decision to postpone Philadelphia Zoo Car Show presented by Pep Boys in partnership with CannonBall Club to Sunday, September 27. For questions, please contact guestrelations@phillyzoo.org. 000
phillyzoo.bsky.social @phillyzoo.bsky.social · 10/09/2026Philadelphia Zoo Car Show presented by Pep Boys in partnership with Cannonball Club is this Sunday, September 13! 🐯🚘 Check out cars parked throughout the Zoo and learn about the actions all car owners can take to protect the planet. 🎟️ bit.ly/3V9qVP0 000
phillyzoo.bsky.social @phillyzoo.bsky.social · 09/09/2026Bring your creativity and leave with your own creations at our new Wild Workshops! ✂️🧵These sessions provide the perfect opportunity to make memories and a one-of-a-kind keepsake during your Zoo adventure! Get all the details and plan your next visit! 🎨🖌️https://bit.ly/4xCQJBy 000
phillyzoo.bsky.social @phillyzoo.bsky.social · 08/09/2026✋STOP scrolling and say hi to Meatball while she chomps some turtle biscuits! 071
phillyzoo.bsky.social @phillyzoo.bsky.social · 07/09/2026It was like a dream 💕🎶 We are so grateful to @plumesofficiel for supporting our animal enrichment program and playing beautiful songs to our animals. A Friend of the Zoo has generously donated one of his signed pink guitars, and now it could be yours: bit.ly/4r4NVeg 011
phillyzoo.bsky.social @phillyzoo.bsky.social · 06/09/2026Our white-handed gibbons are swinging through the Zoo360 trails! This species is considered one of the most acrobatic in the world. Their arms are proportionally longer than any other ape, which allows them to easily swing wherever they want. 020
phillyzoo.bsky.social @phillyzoo.bsky.social · 06/09/2026Happy International Vulture Awareness Day! ❤️ Vultures, like our native turkey vultures, can get a bad rap because of their association with dead animals. Yet, they are incredibly important to the health of our ecosystems and serve as mother nature's cleanup crew. 043
phillyzoo.bsky.social @phillyzoo.bsky.social · 04/09/2026It's time for a training session with our male Andean bear, Turbo! 🐻 At the all-new Carey Bear Country, you can get *this* close to our bears while our animal care team works with them. Training sessions are part of our enrichment program, keeping our animals active and engaged. 000
phillyzoo.bsky.social @phillyzoo.bsky.social · 04/09/2026Join us Saturday, 9/12 from 9:30am -5:00pm for a Tree-mendous Day at the Zoo, a celebration of trees, nature, health, and community in partnership with the Philly Tree Coalition! 🌳 Learn about the giveaways, activities & more: www.philadelphiazoo.org/events/tree… 000
phillyzoo.bsky.social @phillyzoo.bsky.social · 03/09/2026Who's ready for a Zoo day filled with wildlife and wild rides!? 🐯 🚘 Philadelphia Zoo Car Show presented by Pep Boys is Sunday, September 13 from 9:30am - 5:00pm! Learn about easy actions car owners can take to help protect the planet. 🎟️ Tickets: bit.ly/3V9qVP0 000
phillyzoo.bsky.social @phillyzoo.bsky.social · 02/09/2026Adventure doesn't retire! 🦒 All September long, guests 65+ save $5 on admission every single day! It's Senior September — because you're Wild at Every Age. Purchase tickets here: bit.ly/4x70U0n 000
phillyzoo.bsky.social @phillyzoo.bsky.social · 01/09/2026It's International Primate Day! 🐒 Stop by for a snack with our pied tamarin family 🍓 In 2010, the Zoo became the first in the U.S. to breed this critically endangered species. Over the last two years, we've welcomed three sets of twins! 040
phillyzoo.bsky.social @phillyzoo.bsky.social · 30/08/2026You and your teddy bear are invited to a picnic with the Berenstain Bears Saturday, September 5 from 10:30am - 2:30pm! 🧸 Meet Mama and Papa Berenstain Bear and enjoy family-friendly activities. 🧺 Pre-purchase a picnic basket and add on extra goodies: bit.ly/4ci4BJ0 000
phillyzoo.bsky.social @phillyzoo.bsky.social · 25/08/2026Squiggly, wiggly snoots!👃 Giant elephant shrews use their long snouts to sniff out insects and other small invertebrates as they forage for food! 010
phillyzoo.bsky.social @phillyzoo.bsky.social · 24/08/2026Cat parents know this face all too well 😂 This is called the flehmen response, and Yuki the snow leopard is demonstrating it perfectly. This behavior allows cats to analyze smells in their environment through a scent organ in the roof of their mouths! 081
phillyzoo.bsky.social @phillyzoo.bsky.social · 24/08/2026Cat parents know this face all too well 😂 This is called the flehmen response, and Yuki the snow leopard is demonstrating it perfectly. This behavior allows cats to analyze smells in their environment through a scent organ in the roof of their mouths! 082
phillyzoo.bsky.social @phillyzoo.bsky.social · 22/08/2026Have you ever listened to our white-handed gibbons sing?🎵 This species is known for its enchanting vocal displays. Families typically sing in the morning to mark their territory. See if you hear it on your next morning visit to the Zoo! 130
phillyzoo.bsky.social @phillyzoo.bsky.social · 20/08/2026LAST CHANCE to get your tickets for Philly's Wildest Beer Fest! 🍻Summer Ale Festival returns Saturday 8/22 with 100+ beers, ciders, seltzers, spirits & NA options, plus live music and food trucks. 🎟️ See the full lineup and get your tickets now: bit.ly/4aHizTN 020
phillyzoo.bsky.social @phillyzoo.bsky.social · 20/08/2026Happy World Orangutan Day from baby Jambi🧡 In 1928, Philadelphia Zoo was the first to successfully breed orangutans. Today, the Zoo supports the Association of Zoos and Aquariums Species Survival Plan to maintain a genetically diverse population. 140
phillyzoo.bsky.social @phillyzoo.bsky.social · 19/08/2026Take a scrolling break and enjoy some graceful aquatic moves from TYLER🐢 While Florida snapping turtles like Tyler can sometimes be found on land, they spend majority of their time underwater and can hold their breath for up to 50 minutes! 020
phillyzoo.bsky.social @phillyzoo.bsky.social · 15/08/2026Lucian the Coquerel's sifaka on go mode through our Zoo360 trails! 🏃💨 📸 Shout out to our animal care team for capturing the moment! 010
phillyzoo.bsky.social @phillyzoo.bsky.social · 14/08/2026Happy World Lizard Day from Reggie! Reggie is a Caiman lizard and is the largest lizard at the Zoo. This species is found in South America, can grow to be 4 ft. long, and is excellent at climbing and swimming. Reggie also has an excellent smile 😊 Meet him inside the Reptile & Amphibian House! 121
phillyzoo.bsky.social @phillyzoo.bsky.social · 12/08/2026Join Mommy poolside for After Hours at the Zoo Friday, August 28 from 4:00 - 8:00pm! 🐢 🌊 Celebrate the end of summer with complimentary samples from Surfside on Impala Plaza and live music on Impala Lawn from 6:00 - 7:00pm. 🎫 bit.ly/4vKV8B8 000
phillyzoo.bsky.social @phillyzoo.bsky.social · 11/08/2026Exciting news! 🎶💕PLUMES is known worldwide for playing his signature pink guitar and serenading animals. Now, he's making Philadelphia Zoo his first visit to any U.S. zoo— and you're invited! Check our website for limited tickets: www.philadelphiazoo.org/events 🎥 Credit: PLUMES 141
