On Monday, the zoo will be celebrating its 150th grand opening anniversary in style, just like in 1874 when it first opened.
CBS News Philadelphia also stopped by Parks on Tap location at the Lemon Hill Mansion, where people were enjoying a cold beer.
The Philly mom turned a parking lot on Lancaster Avenue into a Cinderella-themed fantasy castle scene for her daughter's prom send off.
She came to the zoo on an Association of Zoos and Aquariums Species Survival Plan breeding recommendation with the zoo’s silverback, Motuba.
White-handed gibbons are listed as endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature.
The zoo will introduce 3-year-old female snow leopard Marcy Thursday after she was paired with the resident male Yuki for breeding.
Cree's mother Shay Carroll said she always knew he was a gifted child.
Four Philadelphia-area families welcomed new additions on Leap Day 2024, according to Jefferson Health officials.
"The Art of the Brick" at the Franklin Institute in Philly will feature animals, dinosaur skeletons, and more all made from LEGO bricks.
The massive wooden sculptures of Danish artist Thomas Dambo will be located throughout the zoo from Feb. 1 to April 15. See details here.
"Molly was born on Feb. 10 and we got out of the hospital just in time to get home to the Super Bowl," dad Lou McDonald said.
"Wondrous Space" features an interactive rover station, space-related artifacts, tools and technology, and more. See exhibit details here.
The cubs' — named Elbroch and Olympia — debut is just in time for the zoo's Big Cat Weekend that runs this Saturday and Sunday.
"Wondrous Space" will feature an interactive rover station, space-related artifacts, tools and technology, and more. It opens Nov. 4.
The cubs, named Elbroch and Olympia, will not be on exhibit or visible to the public until later this summer or early fall.
The Big Bounce America Tour will feature a sport-themed attraction, a 16,000-square-foot bounce house, an obstacle course, and more.
"And the ball came and it hit off someone's shin I think, I don't even know, and it popped up and go right behind my back," she said.
The 18-hole mini golf course features favorite stories and characters from "Toy Story," "The Incredibles," "Monsters, Inc.," and more.
The 18-hole mini golf course will feature favorite stories and characters from "Toy Story," "The Incredibles," "Monsters, Inc.," and more.
Names for the two sloth bear cubs born at the Philadelphia Zoo back in January have been chosen by the public: Kelce and Harper.
Some of the "rudest" behaviors according to the report are being absorbed in cellphones, cursing, paying music too loud, and not saying hi.
Seven days a week, you can find Abdul-Qawi cooking in the kitchen of Caring for Friends.
Twenty-five animatronic dinosaurs and giant bugs will join real-life animals at the Philadelphia Zoo starting in April.
Sloth bear mom and dad Kayla and Bhalu welcomed the zoo's first pair of sloth bear cubs in 30 years on Jan. 2.
More than 22 percent of Philadelphia families' median income is spent on childcare, according to a new report.
Catch the special Monday starting at 4 p.m. on Eyewitness News and streaming on CBS News Philadelphia.
The Big Bounce America is setting up shop in Swedesboro, NJ Through Sept. 10, bringing the world's largest bounce house to the region.
After being kept inside due to concerns over Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza infections, the Philadelphia Zoo is bringing the birds back.
“The prices of food are so high. They're going up higher every day,” one woman said.
"Pool Pop-Ups" feature free food, drinks, lifeguard challenges, and door prizes for teens at various pools around the city.
Giraffes Stella, Abigail, and Bea are hungry and ready to be fed by Philadelphia Zoo visitors at the new Giraffe Encounter experience.
This citywide and community based effort will ensure that all children and youth have access to free, healthy meals until the next year.
As the city strives to find safe havens for kids, PAL workers want to remind families that they offer a safe space.
Tammie Souza reports.
In celebration of the Ankole’s arrival, the zoo is enlisting the help of the public to name their new residents. See name options here.
In addition to families, food banks are learning how to cope with increased costs.
As soon as the owner got the call, she showed up at the animal hospital within minutes.
“We have on our hoodies and hats and stuff like that,” Sonya Shired said.
The report said the woman also hit McNamara, including with a skateboard. The 11-year-old was treated for head injuries and a broken arm.
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