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Bear Country Coming Soon

The Next Chapter

A major renovation and expansion of Philadelphia Zoo’s Bear Country exhibit is coming, sparked by lead charitable support from the W. P. Carey Foundation. The new, state-of-the-art home for the Zoo’s beloved bear species is scheduled to open in 2026.

If you are interested in joining the leadership commitments to Bear Country, please contact the Director of Individual Giving, Julie Howard Taylor.

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An Innovative Experience in Conservation

Philadelphia Zoo has been a leader in conservation for more than a century and continues to engage and inspire generations of families around wildlife. Over the next year and a half, the Zoo will create a leading-edge bear habitat, one that will elevate the standard of care and provide guests with a unique way to experience wildlife.

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