Philadelphia Zoo – girlboxer1970

Animals at the Philadelphia Zoo

On with the animals at the Philadelphia Zoo, and the honesty behind the exhibits: some of them are amazing and some seem pointless. Exhibits where no animals can be seen are a waste of space to the viewing public. Yes, some of the animals in these exhibits are endangered and only come out at night, but if we can’t see it, why have it there? The animals can be protected without an empty exhibit, which is boring.

On with the animals we could see, and some of them, at extreme close-ups. The bears and apes were absolutely delightful. They were posing for the cameras, I swear, or just naturally as nosy about we humans, as we are about them. The hippos and rhinoceros flat out ignored us and the camera lens. Obviously, they are not photogenic.

For the best viewing possible, click on the first picture to open the photo gallery. Enjoy!

: THE FIRST ANIMAL WE CAME ACROSS WAS A MALE PEACOCK

: TESLA TRIED TO GIVE HIM DIRECTIONS

: SKUNK WITH LONG TAIL. (KIDDING)

: TESLA IS A BIRD WHISPERER

: LIONESS

: THE BIG CATS WERE IMPRESSIVE

: THE ZOOKEEPER GAVE THEM THIS HELMET TO PLAY WITH

: DO NOT MAKE HIM MAD

: THIS GUY WAS HAPPY

: CHECK OUT THE THEIR THUMBS!!!

: PHOTO BOMB OR NOSY POLAR BEAR

: KISS IT

: BEAUTIFUL CREATURES

: RUDELY REFUSED TO POSE

: THE TOP BEAK RESONATES HIS CALL TO ATTACH A MATE

: LOBSTER CLAW LIKE BEAKS

: BABY WAS 4 WEEKS OLD

: HAPPY LITTLE CHAP

: SNACK TIME

: AARDVARK’S SLEEP…A LOT.

: WHAT’S UP YA’LL?

: BLACK SWAN

: BI-COLORED SWAN

: PENGUINS WERE SO CUTE

: PEACOCK FOLLOWING US FOR BREAD

Animal Sculptures at the Philadelphia Zoo

Zoos are colorful, educational and fun. The Philadelphia Zoo has a reasonable membership fee that allows for an entire year of entry with free parking in any lot. The cost of a one day visit for an adult and child is $38 and parking is $15 coming to a total of $53.

Now, a two person membership for a year (me and anyone) with the parking was $70. Deal. It is expensive to eat inside the zoo so, take a lunch or leave, then return. Tesla and I split the 42 acres in half and went to a little deli, and for under $10, had gourmet sandwiches made with drinks and chips. Deal.

The first thing that caught our eyes was the animal sculptures. My daughter enjoys art nearly as much as I, and in time that appreciation of art will only grow. We talk extensively about the places around the world we wish to visit. Bikini Bottom being on the top of her list. 😉 Her career plans are to be a veterinarian.

So, before I get to sharing pictures of the animals, I want to share a gallery of the animal statues though-out the Philadelphia Zoo.

For best viewing, click on the first picture to open the gallery. Enjoy! ~P.