Hours, Directions & Parking

Daytime Hours

The Zoo is open Thursday through Monday from 9:30 AM to 3 PM through December 31.

The Zoo is closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Eve. Entrance is permitted until 1:30 pm for all guests, including members. The last available reservation time for general admission guests is 1:30 PM. Members, show your membership card to enter and park for free – no reservation needed!

Please check our ticketing page to confirm hours for winter visits.

Reserve Daytime Tickets

LumiNature

LumiNature is open on select nights from 5 PM to 9 PM through January 4.

Advance online reservations are required.

Reserve LumiNature Tickets

Directions

Philadelphia Zoo is located at the corner of 34th Street and Girard Avenue in Philadelphia’s historic Fairmount Park. The Zoo is just two miles from downtown Philadelphia and public transportation is available using SEPTA, which runs bus and trolley routes to the Zoo area. Public Transportation is available on SEPTA via Route #15 trolley and the nearby Route 38 bus and the Philadelphia PHLASH, a seasonal transit service that runs weekend service (Friday-Sunday) in the spring and fall; and daily service in the summer and holiday seasons.

Address:
3400 W. Girard Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19104

Parking

Per vehicle: $19

Parking is free for members (subject to availability; once car per membership per visit). Parking is available at the Zoo Garage at 35th St & Girard Ave, Tiger Parking Lot, and Zoological Drive. Additional lots on Girard Ave and 34th St may open. Handicapped accessible spots and spaces for vans are available in Tiger Lot and the Parking Garage. Parking can be pre-paid online with your ticket purchase or purchased at self-service kiosks inside the Zoo entrance.