Philadelphia Zoo Launches New Ropes, Zipline Course
Adults and older kids can climb, swing and zip 34 feet in the air. Younger kids can mimic them with parents by their side.
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New Habitat for Otters, Pandas at the Philadelphia Zoo
At the Philadelphia Zoo's newest habitat, "Water is Life," water is more than just sustenance, it's play! This space, home to Red Panda Pass and Otter Falls, gives guests a close look at the endangered red panda and the giant river otter while providing…
Remember the Philadelphia Zoo's Coldilocks with a donation in her name to Polar Bear International
Today is International Polar Bear Day, which is bittersweet in the Philadelphia area this year. Last week the Philadelphia Zoo lost Coldilocks, the 37-year-old polar bear that had to be euthanized due to declining health because of her age. If…
Holiday Activities 2017
A day-by-day roundup of holiday events in the Delaware Valley.
Weekend Planner: October 20, 2017
Family-fun events and activities in Philadelphia, the suburbs, South Jersey and Delaware for Oct. 620 2017-Oct. 22, 2017
Bring the Zoo to You
The habitat of the Delaware Valley is crawling with creatures large and small, many residents of the area’s exceptional zoos, aquariums and nature refuge centers. When weather or budget precludes a field trip to these venues, it’s still possible to…
Winter at the Phila. Zoo
The Philadelphia Zoo’s ‘Winter’ exhibit runs through Aug. 20.
Weekend Planner: April 14, 2017
Family-fun events and activities in Philadelphia, the suburbs, South Jersey and Delaware for April 14, 2017- April 16, 2017
Weekend Planner: April 7, 2017
Family-fun events and activities in Philadelphia, the suburbs, South Jersey and Delaware for April 7, 2017- April 9, 2017
Weekend Planner: October 7, 2016
Family-fun events and activities in Philadelphia, the suburbs, South Jersey and Delaware for Oct. 7-9, 2016.
Weekend Planner: April 8, 2016
Family-fun events and activities in Philadelphia, the suburbs, South Jersey and Delaware for April 8 - April 10, 2016.
Weekend Planner: October 2, 2015
Family-fun events and activities in Philadelphia, the suburbs, South Jersey and Delaware for Oct. 2 - Oct. 4, 2015.
Papal Visit Playbook for Parents
Here's a look at activities, closures and background information parents should know about for the World Meeting of Families Sept. 22-27 in Philadelphia.
Moms' Review: The Philadelphia Zoo
A mom reviews 5 great things to do with kids at the Philadelphia Zoo.
Weekend Planner: April 10, 2015
Family-fun events and activities in Philadelphia, the suburbs, South Jersey and Delaware for April 10 - April 12, 2015.
Weekend Planner: March 13, 2015
Family-fun events and activities in Philadelphia, the suburbs, South Jersey and Delaware for March 13 - March 15, 2015.
Weekend Planner: January 23, 2015
Family-fun events and activities in Philadelphia, the suburbs, South Jersey and Delaware for Jan. 23 - Jan. 25, 2015.
Take the Kids: Fairmount, Philly
Family friendly places to go with kids in the Fairmount neighborhood of Philadelphia
Weekend Planner: Oct. 3, 2014
Family-fun events and activities in Philadelphia, the suburbs, South Jersey and Delaware for Oct. 3-Oct. 5, 2014.
Weekend Planner: September 26, 2014
Family-fun events and activities in Philadelphia, the suburbs, South Jersey and Delaware for Sept. 26-Sept. 28, 2014.
Working Moms and Class Trips
How working moms can participate in class trips and school activities
New Philly Exhibits: Cats & Birds
We go to the openings of Big Cat Crossing at the Philadelphia Zoo and Birds of Paradise at the Academy of Natural Sciences.
Autism Day at the Philadelphia Zoo
Find out what happened during Autism Awareness Day 2014 at the Philadelphia Zoo.
Cultural Memberships: The Gift That Keeps on Giving
A family membership to the area’s cultural institutions are the gift that keeps on giving