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Zoos and Aquariums in Philadelphia, PA
We list 3 zoos and aquariums across the Philadelphia area. Compare prices, hours and age ranges in one place, then pick the one that fits your day.
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3 zoos and aquariums in the Philadelphia area.
Sorted by distance from Philadelphia, nearest first. Straight-line miles, so every drive is longer.
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Where a card says no price or no hours listed, the venue does not publish it. We would rather leave the gap than fill it with a guess. Prices come from each venue's own website, and we publish one only when the figure appears on the page we took it from. Tell us if we are missing one you know.
Common questions about zoos and aquariums in Philadelphia
How many zoos and aquariums are there in Philadelphia?
We list 3 zoos and aquariums within 36 miles of Philadelphia, PA. Every one is a published listing with an address we checked.
How did Mini Navigators choose these zoos and aquariums?
We list every one we have within 36 miles of the center of Philadelphia. Each is a published place with an address we geocoded and checked, and the business can claim its listing to keep the hours and prices current.
Do adults have to pay?
It varies more than you would expect, from free to full price, and it changes the cost of a visit by a lot when there are two of you. The price on each card is what it costs to get a child in. None of the places on this page publish a price, so call ahead before you rely on a figure from anywhere else.
Do I need to book ahead?
Many now sell timed entry, and the popular slots go days ahead in the holidays. Members often still need to book. Where a venue publishes a booking page, the listing links straight to it.
What should I bring?
Water, sunscreen and a stroller or carrier. These are long walks outdoors for small legs. Whatever else you need is in the notes beside the listings above.
What else is there to do with kids in Philadelphia?
Philadelphia has 13 categories of kid-friendly places on Mini Navigators, from playgrounds and museums to splash pads and zoos. The Philadelphia hub lists all of them.
Listings last checked 11/03/2026.