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The '''Zoological Garden''' station was a railroad station in [[Philadelphia, Pennsylvania]]. It was located at 34th Street and [[Girard Avenue]], it served the [[Philadelphia Zoo]] and nearby areas. Built by the [[Pennsylvania Railroad]], it closed in 1902 as the railroad expanded.<ref name=philly>{{cite web|url=http://articles.philly.com/2013-04-03/news/38221466_1_zoo-visitors-zoo-officials-zoo-leaders|title=Officials working to restore rail passenger service to Philly Zoo}}</ref> ThereThe arezoo currenthas plansproposed to replace the old station withthat a new station be created at 34th Street and Mantua, withthough athe 683complicated network of tracks, known as the [[Zoo Junction|zoo interlocking]], presents engineering challenges. The zoo, recognizing that [[SEPTA]] lacks the necessary resources, is seeking funding from the spacefederal garagegovernment.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://hiddencityphila.org/2013/04/philly-zoo-to-pursue-its-own-septa-rail-station/|title=Philly Zoo To Pursue Its Own SEPTA Rail Station}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2013/04/03/septa-says-adding-train-station-to-philadelphia-zoo-is-a-logistical-nightmare/|title=SEPTA Says Adding Train Station To Philadelphia Zoo Is A Logistical Nightmare}}</ref>
 
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