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phillyzoo.bsky.social @phillyzoo.bsky.social · 18h
Last night, at A Wilder Future: Philadelphia Zoo Gala, we celebrated the W. P. Carey Foundation as our Roar of Distinction Award honoree. 🐻 Their cornerstone gift helped us create Francis J. Carey Bear Country. Thank you to everyone who supported this year's event!
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phillyzoo.bsky.social @phillyzoo.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Can you say, "CRUNCH!"🎃 Our animals are enjoying the fall harvest during every Boo at the Zoo weekend, now through November 1! Check out the pumpkin feeding schedule and plan your visit: bit.ly/3RG7GZK
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phillyzoo.bsky.social @phillyzoo.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Have you visited our pied tamarin family inside the Rare Animal Conservation Center? These tiny, bald monkeys are one of the most endangered primates in the world. Philadelphia Zoo was the first Zoo in North America to successfully breed this species.
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phillyzoo.bsky.social @phillyzoo.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Can you tell it's spooky season at Philadelphia Zoo? (Peep the skeleton sitting in the tree!)🦴💀 Boo at the Zoo is every weekend in October rain or shine. 🎃 Bring a candy bag, come dressed in your favorite costume and trick-or-treat around the Zoo! 🎟️ bit.ly/3RG7GZK
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phillyzoo.bsky.social @phillyzoo.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Training session with Amur tiger, Wiz! 🐯 Training allows the animal care team to communicate with our animals. They can train animals to sit on a scale or present a body part. Training is also a great way to keep an animal’s mind engaged and sharp!
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phillyzoo.bsky.social @phillyzoo.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Welcome... 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-…
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phillyzoo.bsky.social @phillyzoo.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Getting 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!
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phillyzoo.bsky.social @phillyzoo.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Boo at the Zoo starts this weekend! 🎃 Save up to 25% on Boo at the Zoo anytime tickets. visit.philadelphiazoo.org/events/b4…
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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.
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phillyzoo.bsky.social @phillyzoo.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Biiiiiiiiiiiiig 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.
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phillyzoo.bsky.social @phillyzoo.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
It'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!
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phillyzoo.bsky.social @phillyzoo.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Have 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!?) 🦛🐅🦎🦦🦩
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phillyzoo.bsky.social @phillyzoo.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Motuba 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!
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phillyzoo.bsky.social @phillyzoo.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
It'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!)
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phillyzoo.bsky.social @phillyzoo.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
For 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.
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phillyzoo.bsky.social @phillyzoo.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Pause 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.
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phillyzoo.bsky.social @phillyzoo.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Who'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
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phillyzoo.bsky.social @phillyzoo.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Don'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
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phillyzoo.bsky.social @phillyzoo.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Time 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!
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phillyzoo.bsky.social @phillyzoo.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Have 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.
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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
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phillyzoo.bsky.social @phillyzoo.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
When 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?
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phillyzoo.bsky.social @phillyzoo.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
We 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
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phillyzoo.bsky.social @phillyzoo.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Let 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…
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phillyzoo.bsky.social @phillyzoo.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Photo 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
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phillyzoo.bsky.social @phillyzoo.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Meet 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
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phillyzoo.bsky.social @phillyzoo.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Join 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
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phillyzoo.bsky.social @phillyzoo.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
📣 E-A-G-L-E-S EAGLES! 🏈 Happy home opener, @philadelphiaeagles.bsky.social 💚 Gooooooo birdssssss!! 🦅
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phillyzoo.bsky.social @phillyzoo.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Try telling these two summer is over 💚 📸 Staff Member Frank
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phillyzoo.bsky.social @phillyzoo.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
UPDATE: 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.
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phillyzoo.bsky.social @phillyzoo.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Philadelphia 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
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phillyzoo.bsky.social @phillyzoo.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Bring 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
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phillyzoo.bsky.social @phillyzoo.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
✋STOP scrolling and say hi to Meatball while she chomps some turtle biscuits!
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phillyzoo.bsky.social @phillyzoo.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
It 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
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phillyzoo.bsky.social @phillyzoo.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Our 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.
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phillyzoo.bsky.social @phillyzoo.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Happy 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.
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phillyzoo.bsky.social @phillyzoo.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
It'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.
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phillyzoo.bsky.social @phillyzoo.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Join 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…
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phillyzoo.bsky.social @phillyzoo.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Who'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
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phillyzoo.bsky.social @phillyzoo.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Adventure 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
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phillyzoo.bsky.social @phillyzoo.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
It'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!
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phillyzoo.bsky.social @phillyzoo.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Shiloh is ready for you to visit! 😄
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phillyzoo.bsky.social @phillyzoo.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
You 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
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phillyzoo.bsky.social @phillyzoo.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
When in romaine, do as the hippos do 🥬😋
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phillyzoo.bsky.social @phillyzoo.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Squiggly, wiggly snoots!👃 Giant elephant shrews use their long snouts to sniff out insects and other small invertebrates as they forage for food!
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phillyzoo.bsky.social @phillyzoo.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Cat 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!
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phillyzoo.bsky.social @phillyzoo.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Cat 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!
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phillyzoo.bsky.social @phillyzoo.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
Have 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!
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phillyzoo.bsky.social @phillyzoo.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
LAST 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
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phillyzoo.bsky.social @phillyzoo.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Happy 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.
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