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A spooky story told in three parts... 👻 Part 1: 🎃 🦛 Part 2: 🫨 😲 Part 3: 😋 🤤

Enjoy this beautiful tune from our white-handed gibbon family and celebrate International Gibbon Day! 🎶🎵 Gibbons often "sing" in the morning to communicate with their family and mark their territory to other neighboring groups.

Celebrating International Snow Leopard Day! 🐾 Check out Yuki's incredibly graceful hunting skills. Snow leopards are amazing jumpers and have been known to leap up to 40 feet!

What's happening at Boo at the Zoo this weekend? A whole lot of spooky fun! 👻 Don't miss out on trick-or-treating, costume contests on Impala Lawn (with a grand prize of a Zoo for 4 membership!) and even more activities only here for Boo at the Zoo. 🎟️ https://bit.ly/3RG7GZK

It's Reptile and Amphibian Awareness Day, and we hope by now you are aware of... TYLER 👀 While Florida snapping turtles can sometimes be found on land, they spend majority of their time underwater and can hold their breath for up to 50 minutes!

Make holiday memories shine at LumiNature presented by PNC Bank! ✨ Our holiday tradition returns with an all-new interactive adventure inspired by the animals who call the Zoo home. LumiNature opens November 19. See what's new this year: philadelphiazoo.org/luminature

Celebrating National Vet Tech Week! 🩺🐾 We are endlessly grateful for the talents of Jenna, Chrissy and Britt. From assisting in surgery to performing x-rays, blood draws, and everything in between— they're the backbone of why our animals receive the best care. 💕

Hungry, hungry hippos... but make it spooky! 🎃 👻

How does Mommy like her pumpkins? Smashed! 🎃 Boo at the Zoo is here every weekend in October— buy now and save on tickets: https://www.philadelphiazoo.org/events/boo-at-the-zoo/

We've got tricks, treats, and EATS at Boo at the Zoo! 👻 Bring your appetite and try one (or all!) of these menu options: 👹 Monster Meatball Sub at Tiger Terrace 🎃 Pumpkin cheesecake at Churro Churro 🦂 Scorpion Fries at Backyard Kitchen 🍎 Walking apple pie at Scoop Shack

Planning your visit to Boo at the Zoo this weekend? You're in for one GIANT treat! 🎃 Visit Impala Lawn and witness a 1,400 pound pumpkin grown by Keystone Giant Pumpkins. 🎟️ Get your tickets and check out the timed pumpkin feedings for our animals: https://bit.ly/3RG7GZK

Pause your scroll and spend some time with our giant river otters Thor, Matteo and Yeyuno! 🌊🦦 These animals are built for life in the water. Their fur is so dense, water never reaches their skin. They have completely webbed feed to help them swim and special muscles to close their ears underwater.

It's World Rainforest Week! Did you know we have a walkthrough rainforest that's home to 30+ species of birds? Check out McNeil Avian Center on your next visit to experience the sights and sounds of birds from all over the world as they take flight and soar around you! 🦆🕊️ 🐦

Saying "Happy World Sloth Bear Day" to Bhalu as he walks through the sky🌤️ Visit him at the all-new Carey Bear Country on your next visit!

Mommy's favorite season is autumn... can you tell?🍁🍂

Suli's Halloween treat of choice? Beef! 🎃 🥩 Turkey vultures' most distinguishing feature is their bald, red heads. They are nearly featherless, which prevents them from getting debris stuck in their feathers while eating.

Purranormal Cativity happening in Big Cat Falls! 👻 🎃 Boo at the Zoo is here every weekend in October— buy now and save on tickets: https://bit.ly/3RG7GZK 📸 Animal Care Team

We invite you inside Cryptic Creatures, here only for Boo at the Zoo! Learn about the myths and legends inspired by wildlife, including Big Foot, the Jersey Devil, and some you've never of heard before. Cryptic Creatures is included with membership and admission! 🎟️ https://bit.ly/3RG7GZK

Last night, at A Wilder Future: Philadelphia Zoo Gala, we celebrated the W. P. Carey Foundation as our Roar of Distinction Award honoree. 🐻 Their cornerstone gift helped us create Francis J. Carey Bear Country. Thank you to everyone who supported this year's event!

Can you say, "CRUNCH!"🎃 Our animals are enjoying the fall harvest during every Boo at the Zoo weekend, now through November 1! Check out the pumpkin feeding schedule and plan your visit: https://bit.ly/3RG7GZK

Have you visited our pied tamarin family inside the Rare Animal Conservation Center? These tiny, bald monkeys are one of the most endangered primates in the world. Philadelphia Zoo was the first Zoo in North America to successfully breed this species.

Can you tell it's spooky season at Philadelphia Zoo? (Peep the skeleton sitting in the tree!)🦴💀 Boo at the Zoo is every weekend in October rain or shine. 🎃 Bring a candy bag, come dressed in your favorite costume and trick-or-treat around the Zoo! 🎟️ https://bit.ly/3RG7GZK

Training session with Amur tiger, Wiz! 🐯 Training allows the animal care team to communicate with our animals. They can train animals to sit on a scale or present a body part. Training is also a great way to keep an animal’s mind engaged and sharp!

Welcome... to Spooky Season! 👻🎃 Boo at the Zoo starts this weekend and is here for EVERY WEEKEND IN OCTOBER! 🎟️ Check out the full schedule and plan your visit— we can't wait to see your costumes! https://www.philadelphiazoo.org/events/boo-at-the-zoo/

Getting squeaky clean! 🛀🦔 Our tenrec, Castiel, takes baths with sand or dirt to keep his spines and skin clean. In the wild, this behavior also helps to remove any debris or pests!

Boo at the Zoo starts this weekend! 🎃 Save up to 25% on Boo at the Zoo anytime tickets. https://visit.philadelphiazoo.org/events/b4d7d0a4-d4cb-5db0-242c-0840a5d86c40?tg=df902f75-dcb8-de99-4b2d-a8a09b690cf5&utm_source=bsky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=boo%20anytime%20tickets

✨ You're invited to join us Tuesday 10/6 for “A Wilder Future: Philadelphia Zoo’s Gala.” 🐻 This signature fundraiser features live animal engagement while celebrating the W. P. Carey Foundation: https://bit.ly/4ymVQX9 *The Zoo will be closed for daytime admission.

Biiiiiiiiiiiiig stretch from Amur leopard Rafferty 🧡 Amur leopards are a critically endangered cat species that are only found in the Amur River Valley of southern Russia along the China border.

It's Alpaca Day! 🦙To celebrate, join Ziggy on a walk through the Zoo. Walks like these are part of our enrichment program, keeping our animals active and engaged. These walks happen daily at KidZooU at 12:15pm. See who you meet on the path on your next visit!

Have you taken a spin on the tallest Ferris wheel in Philadelphia?🎡 The Philly Zoo Pherris wheel is here to celebrate America 250, and is only here through 2026! Plan your visit and buy tickets in advance to save. (Also-- who are you sitting with!?) 🦛🐅🦎🦦🦩

Motuba working the camera for World Gorilla Day! 🦍 Motuba is a silverback western lowland gorilla and the patriarch of our gorilla family at the Zoo. His job in the troop is to make sure everyone is safe!

It's time for a training session with our sloth bear, Bhalu! 🐻 At Carey Bear Country, you can get *this* close to our bears while our animal care team works with them. Training sessions are part of our enrichment program, keeping our animals active and engaged (and enjoying some honey water, too!)

For World Rhino Day, Tony wanted to show off how he uses his horn! 🎺 Rhino horns are made from keratin, the same material as our hair and fingernails. Rhinos will rub their horns against trees, rocks and logs to shape them.

Pause your scroll for this giant elephant shrew snoot wiggle compilation! 😊 Philadelphia Zoo was the first zoo in North America to breed this rare species. While not technically considered to be endangered, their populations in Africa are decreasing due to habitat loss.

Who's ready for a Zoo day filled with wildlife and wild rides!? 🐯 🚘 Philadelphia Zoo Car Show presented by Pep Boys is Sunday, September 27 from 9:30am - 5:00pm! Learn about easy actions car owners can take to help protect the planet. 🎟️ Tickets: https://bit.ly/3V9qVP0

Don't miss out on our Senior September savings— guests 65+ save $5 on admission every single day now through the end of the month! 🐾 🎟️ Get your tickets and save more when you purchase in advance! https://bit.ly/4x70U0n

Time for a dip! 🐧 🏊 Our new colony of Magellanic penguins are settling into their new home at Hollenstein Ross Penguin Point and making quite a splash!

Have you visited Carey Bear Country to watch a bear walk through the sky? Say hi to Turbo, the Andean bear! 🐻 Gould & Potter Crossing is the first Zoo360 trail created just for the Zoo's bear species and is part of the reimagined Carey Bear Country.

... BOO! 👻🎃 Calling all ghosts and goblins, Boo at the Zoo is back for EVERY WEEKEND IN OCTOBER! Put on your favorite costume and trick-or-treat through the Zoo during this beloved, family-friendly Halloween tradition. 🎟️ Pre-purchase tickets now & save! https://bit.ly/3RG7GZK

When you finally get the snack you've been thinking about all day 🤤 For Coquerel's sifaka Lucien, its winged sumac. 🌿 What's it for you?

We invite you to join us to PAUSE in Nature with writer, interdisciplinary artist, and educator Jennifer Schelter on Wednesday, October 14 from 2:30 - 4:30pm. 🎟️ Spots are limited; book yours now: https://bit.ly/4AgX9YH

Let your creativity run wild at the Zoo! 🐾 From yoga and crafting to photography and more, our brand-new series of creative workshops are designed for all ages, experience levels and creative tastes. 🎟️ Plan your visit: https://www.philadelphiazoo.org/creative-workshops/

Photo sesh with Amur leopard Kira ✨ Amur leopards are the rarest mammal species at the Zoo and are critically endangered with less than 150 in the wild. They are only found in the southern tip of Russia along the China border. 📸 Animal Care Team

Meet Aurora, our North American porcupine and master of the paintbrush 🎨🖌️ You can help her with her next creation (and take it home with you!) in our fan-favorite Behind-the-Scenes Experience! Find available sessions and check out our other experiences: https://bit.ly/3KEysgA

Join us next Sunday, September 20 for d/Deaf Community Day hosted by Temple University and the Zoo with support from Deaf-Hearing Communication Centre, Inc.! 🐾 🎟️ All activities and resources are included in general admission or Zoo membership: https://bit.ly/3UKi3PT

📣 E-A-G-L-E-S EAGLES! 🏈 Happy home opener, @philadelphiaeagles.bsky.social 💚 Gooooooo birdssssss!! 🦅

Try telling these two summer is over 💚 📸 Staff Member Frank

UPDATE: Due to inclement weather forecast for the region, we've made the decision to postpone Philadelphia Zoo Car Show presented by Pep Boys in partnership with CannonBall Club to Sunday, September 27. For questions, please contact guestrelations@phillyzoo.org.

Philadelphia Zoo Car Show presented by Pep Boys in partnership with Cannonball Club is this Sunday, September 13! 🐯🚘 Check out cars parked throughout the Zoo and learn about the actions all car owners can take to protect the planet. 🎟️ https://bit.ly/3V9qVP0

Bring your creativity and leave with your own creations at our new Wild Workshops! ✂️🧵These sessions provide the perfect opportunity to make memories and a one-of-a-kind keepsake during your Zoo adventure! Get all the details and plan your next visit! 🎨🖌️https://bit.ly/4xCQJBy