Attractions
Adventure at Every Turn
Make your Philadelphia Zoo visit memorable! From scavenger hunts and carousel rides to animal experiences and more, we offer a number of attractions for visitors of all ages. Check below for details on what's currently open.
Wild Explorer Virtual Reality
Explore the ocean's depths, soar above the plains of Africa, and trek deep into the forest—all from the comfort of Philadelphia Zoo! Wild Explorer Virtual Reality is a 360° visual experience with a motion seat, an immersive VR headset, and audio. Explore the wonders of wildlife like never before in this brand-new attraction, available now!
Guests must be at least 35" tall and fit the headset for this experience. Children ages 13 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Open daily during daytime Zoo hours.
SEPTA® PZ Express Train
Take a ride on our SEPTA® PZ Express Train, perfect for the little ones!
$5 per guest. Tickets can be purchased in advance online or at the kiosk inside the main gate.at the kiosk inside the main gate or at the train. Open 9:30 am to 3 pm every operating day, weather dependent.
Members save on this attraction! Visit the Become a Member page for more details.
Amazon Rainforest Carousel
Take a whimsical ride on your favorite zoo animal!
$5 per guest. Tickets can be purchased online on the day of your visit. Open 9:30 am to 3 pm every operating day, weather dependent.
Members save on this attraction! Visit the Become a Member page for more details.
Wings of the World
Walk through and observe a variety of colorful birds at this free-flight exhibit! Enjoy an up-close experience with some of the most beautiful birds on the planet.
Hand-feeding options are available for $4 per guest. Tickets can be purchased in advance online. Open 10 am to 3 pm every operating day through November, weather dependent.
Members save on this attraction! Visit the Become a Member page for more details.
Giraffe Experience
Get up close and personal with the tallest animals on the planet! Feed our giraffe trio in this one-of-a-kind experience.
$6 per guest. Tickets can be purchased on-site the day of your visit. Open every operating day through October 31, weather dependent.
Members save on this attraction! Visit the Become a Member page for more details.
Lemur Island
Step inside and share a space with our family of ring-tailed and mongoose lemurs! This brand-new walkthrough experience takes you inside their exhibit located outside of PECO Primate Reserve—no fences, moats, or barriers of any kind.
Closed for the season. Stay tuned for spring hours!
Guided Tours
Learn about our amazing animals and conservation stories in a one-hour guided experience! Directed by one of our knowledgeable docents, tours will stop at historic locations and highlight species saved through impactful conservation efforts by the Philadelphia Zoo and our international partners.
$8 per guest. Available Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at 10:30 AM.
Barnyard at KidZooU
Spend time with our ambassador goats and sheep, with an opportunity to touch and brush them when they choose to be in the contact yard, under the guidance of an Educator. While there, also check out our free-range chickens across from the contact yard!
The Barnyard is open from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM daily. This experience is included with your Zoo admission!
McNeil Avian Center Rainforest
While exploring the Zoo, don’t forget to head to the McNeil Avian Center! While in the McNeil Avian Center, find free-flight birds from around the world while walking through our active rainforest. Ask an Educator about the birds and the growing Banana tree! Also check out our 4D movie, Otis’ Big Adventure! Follow along with Otis, an Oriole from Philly, on his first migration while learning all about how both Otis and other birds migrate throughout the Philadelphia region.
McNeil Avian Center is open from 10 AM to 4 PM daily. This experience is included with your Zoo admission!