Philadelphia Zoo

Guess what, everyone... IT'S A BOY 💙 Say hello to Jambi, our newborn, critically endangered Sumatran orangutan. Jambi, named after a city on the island of Sumatra, was born on June 26 to mom Tua and dad Sugi. Jambi is looking very strong and Tua continues to be an excellent mother, nursing and holding him at all times. Though Mom and baby are now exploring their outdoor habitat at PECO Primate Reserve, the two still make their own schedule on when they are visible to guests. They have access to their outdoor and indoor habitats where visitors can get a glimpse of them, as well as access to their bedroom space to spend time alone. Everyone welcome Jambi to our Philly Zoo Family! 🦧💕

The many faces of our precious baby orangutan 🥰 We're happy to share mom and baby are doing well. Tua continues to be an excellent mother and is in constant contact with her infant. Keepers say they caught Tua playing and touching the baby's little feet one day! Sumatran orangutans are listed as critically endangered by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN). Stay tuned for more updates!

Our girls Cindy and Unna have big appetites and we want your help feeding these hungry hungry hippos! In our Hippo Behind-the-Scenes Experience, you'll get to feed our hippos while learning about their diets and life at the Zoo! 🥬🥬 Get your tickets! https://bit.ly/4bQ8Ist

AMAZING NEWS TO SHARE! ❤️ We are over-the-moon to introduce you to our newest bundle of joy: a three-week-old baby orangutan! This little redhead was born to mom Tua and dad Sugi on June 26. We're happy to report the baby continues to look healthy and strong, and Tua continues to be an excellent mother, nursing and holding her little one at all times. We haven't determined the sex of the baby or chosen a name just yet. This birth is a huge conservation milestone for this species. Sumatran orangutans are listed as critically endangered by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN). The baby’s birth is a part of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) Species Survival Plan (SSP) breeding program to ensure the survival of this species and maintain a genetically diverse population in human care. Mom and baby are currently setting their own schedule for when they will be visible to guests. They have access to their indoor habitat where visitors may get a glimpse of them, but they also have access to their bedroom space to spend time alone. The Zoo is planning to have their big public debut sometime in mid-August— stay tuned for details! And we'll of course continue to keep you posted with all the adorable updates. We are so thankful to our team of keepers, curators and veterinary staff who continue to provide incredible care to ensure both mom and baby thrive. ❤️

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO US 🎉 Yesterday, we celebrated 150 years of Philadelphia Zoo being open to the public. See what our front gate looked like yesterday morning vs. way back then! From 1874 through today, we’ve welcomed nearly 100 million guests to connect with wildlife, inspiring action for the protection of the things precious on our planet. We are honored to not only have you as a part of our past, but our future. ❤️

What better way to celebrate our 150th grand opening anniversary than with an amazing ticket bundle—perfect for families looking for a varied day of fun! Now through September 2, for just $150 (😉) you can enjoy: 🐾 4 tickets (2 adult, 2 children) 🐾 4 Wings of the World tickets 🐾 4 Amazon Rainforest Carousel Tickets 🐾 4 SEPTA® PZ Express Train Tickets 🐾 2 Nature Blazers Scavenger Hunt Tickets Get the bundle now: https://bit.ly/45kTPNj

Ever dreamed of feeding a hippo, feeding penguins, or personally meeting an Amur tiger? Behind-the-Scenes Experiences are back at Philadelphia Zoo! Meet some of your favorite animals and the keepers who care for them in these semi-private meet-and-greets, available now. For a list of experiences and their schedules 👉 https://bit.ly/3KEysgA

This summer, we're celebrating 150 years of YOU! 🎉 To celebrate the year of our grand opening, from NOW until Sunday, June 9, purchase tickets to visit the Zoo for just $18.74! These tickets can be used any day from Monday, June 10 through Labor Day weekend— but hurry, limited quantities available: https://bit.ly/3RdfUHI On July 1, 1874, Philadelphia Zoo opened its gates for the very first time, welcoming more than 3,000 guests and marking its place in history as “America’s First Zoo.” All summer long, we'll be celebrating this monumental milestone with special celebrations, events, ticket and membership deals, giveaways, contests and more— stay tuned!

🐢 Philly Zoo is out in the field! We partnered with theTurtleRoom to assist in conservation efforts for the wood turtle, one of the most endangered turtles in Pennsylvania. Staff from our reptile and amphibian team assisted with population surveys to help gather important data to better understand their population structure and demographics. Read more https://bit.ly/4awyx0i

Happy 9th birthday to our oh-so-handsome snow leopard, Yuki! 🥳 Our keepers themed his birthday "snowy and sweet," which included an ice cake made of frozen milk and water along with a huge icee as part of the party enrichment! ❄️🍭