On April 8 each year, National Zoo Lovers Day is celebrated. It would be a perfect day to visit a nearby zoo!
We are lucky to live near a few zoos within driving distance from Chester County that would make for a perfect Zoo Day outing with the kids.
Philadelphia Zoo
The Philadelphia Zoo is now open every day for visitors from 9:30am to 5pm. Timed tickets are required and can be reserved at https://philadelphiazoo.org/ The new exhibit BIG TIME is open and reservations are required.
3400 W. Girard Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Elmwood Park Zoo
Timed admission tickets are required for Single Day Members and Yearly Members are free to enter the zoo during regular operating hours. Elmwood Park Zoom is open
Monday through Sunday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM *Updated Spring 2021
Reserve tickets or learn more about zoo attractions and amenities at https://www.elmwoodparkzoo.org/
1661 Harding Blvd, Norristown, PA 19401
Brandywine Zoo
The Brandywine Zoo is open from 10am to 4pm and is located in Wilmington, DE. Check the calendar of events for in person and at-home zoo fun https://brandywinezoo.org/events/. Reserve your tickets online at https://brandywinezoo.org/.
1001 N Park Dr, Wilmington, DE 19802
Plumpton Park Zoological Gardens
Open 7 days a week, advance ticket sales required. Find more details at https://plumptonparkzoo.org/
1416 Telegraph Rd Rising Sun, MD 21911
