Fairmount Park in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
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We cannot thank you enough for standing by us even when you could not be here in person.
On March 17, 2020, Philadelphia Zoo closed for the first time in more than a century. Every day our dedicated keepers and veterinarians continued the unwavering care of our 1,300 animalsmany rare and endangered. We are eternally grateful for your unwavering care and support that sustained support that sustained us during our most challenging days.
It is through the generosity of donors and members like you that we are able to open our gates again for your visit today. And it will be through your ongoing philanthropic support that we will continue to deliver our mission in powerful ways.
You hold the key to the Zoo's future. Join us to inspire conservation efforts right here in Philadelphia that impact the world.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical date for this entry is March 17, 2020.
Location. Marker has been permanently removed. It was located near 39° 58.461′ N, 75° 11.728′ W. Marker was in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County.
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We have been informed that this marker is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.
Regionally, this marker was in Southeast Pennsylvania. It was also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it was in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it found itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, New Netherland, and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location: America's First Zoo (a few steps from this marker); A Bright Future (within shouting distance of this marker); Historic Architecture (within shouting distance of this marker); The Philadelphia Zoo (within shouting distance of this marker); Colobus monkey (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Andrew Jackson Baker IV (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Solitude (about 600 feet away); The Walter Gray Family Gardens at The Solitude (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 6, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 26, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 188 times since then and 14 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on February 26, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
