Through September 20, 2007 your family will be amazed by the high-flying sights and sounds of the Philadelphia Zoo's new free-flight bird show.

Tiger mom Kira gave birth overnight, and Kira and her cubs appear to be healthy and resting comfortably. Her keepers monitor Kira and her new family through cameras in her cubbing den.

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It’s the holiday season, and the Philadelphia Zoo is in the giving mood. During “Guest Appreciation Days,” Wednesday, December 26th through Friday, December 28th, the Zoo will give each child 12 and under a free toy gift (while supplies last) upon Zoo entry as its way of saying thank you for visiting and enjoying America’s first zoo.

Vikram H. Dewan, president and CEO of the Philadelphia Zoo, officially launched the Zoo’s new Junior Advisory Council today, allowing children 8-14 from communities in and around Philadelphia, Delaware and southern New Jersey to sign up to have their voices heard by America’s first zoo.

The three female cubs, who are now almost one year old and weight about 150 pounds each, were born to Kira, who came to the Zoo from Germany in 1998.

The Zoo’s rare Amur tiger cubs are having their first birthday and they are ready to celebrate!

Who says “whatever happens on the ice stays on the ice?” Today, Vik Dewan, president and CEO of the Philadelphia Zoo, announced that he and his counterpart at the Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium, Dr. Barbara Baker, have made a friendly wager on the outcome of the upcoming Flyers, Penguins Eastern Conference Finals beginning tomorrow.

The Philadelphia Zoo is pleased to announce that it has extended its FREE trolley service between the Independence Visitors Center (IVC) and the Zoo through December 30th.

Colder temperatures mean great opportunities for guests to visit warm attractions at America’s first zoo!

BooBoo, one of the Zoo's Andean bears, turns 30 today, making him the third oldest Andean bear in the United States.

Designate your United Way Campaign gift to the Philadelphia Zoo’s Junior Apprentice Program. Just write in our Program number - #29708/Philadelphia Zoo!

Beginning Memorial Day Weekend, the Philadelphia Zoo makes it easy for families to enjoy the upcoming holiday.

The first 1,000 dads who visit on Father's Day (Sunday, June 15) will receive one free ride on either Dodge Wild Earth or Swan Boats.

Twigga, who at 29 was among the oldest giraffes in the U.S., has been euthanized. She had been on pain management medications related to her age-related arthritis for some time.

Celebrate Mom with Mother’s Day breakfast at the Zoo on Sunday May 11th!

Gary Fassak, Chief Operating Officer for the Philadelphia Zoo, announces the appointment of Kathryn McKenzie, former Manager of Human Resources for The Risk Management Association (RMA), as the new Director of Human Resources for America’s first zoo.

Petal, 52, a resident of the Philadelphia Zoo for more than a half-century, died this morning.

On behalf of the Philadelphia Zoo I want to thank all who have taken the time and energy to express their condolences on the loss of Puzzles, our reticulated giraffe.

In recognition of April being National Volunteer Month, the Zoo’s Docent Council today announces it is accepting applications for the fall docent classes which take place at America’s first zoo Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. beginning Fall 2008.

The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) today honored the Philadelphia Zoo with the AZA Exhibit of the Year Award for its Bank of America Big Cat Falls. The Exhibit of the Year Award is presented by the AZA for outstanding dedication to conservation issues and construction of exhibit space replicating species natural habitats.

Philadelphia, PA — The Philadelphia Zoo today formally announced the arrival of three Humboldt penguin chicks born at the Zoo on May 11, 13 and 15, 2007.

The Philadelphia Zoo has won the Exhibit of the Year Award for Bank of America Big Cat Falls. The Exhibit of the Year Award is presented by the AZA to recognize excellence in animal display and exhibit design by an AZA member organization, for new exhibits that have opened in the previous 2 years.

The Philadelphia Zoo released its 2007 Annual Report to the public on Wednesday, January 16, 2008.

America’s first zoo launches new carbon offset program to benefit projects at Zoo, in Fairmount Park and in Borneo

The Philadelphia Zoo Camp gives children ages 3 to 15 years old the opportunity to learn about the wonderful world of animals in an exciting, hands-on way while in the company of the Zoo's more than 1,300 animals from around the world.