Fairmount Park in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

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Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 25, 2022

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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 animals—many 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. 39° 58.461′ N, 75° 11.728′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Fairmount Park. Marker is on North 34th Street (U.S. 13) south of West Girard Street (U.S. 30), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3400 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia PA 19104, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. America's First Zoo (a few steps from this marker); Historic Architecture (within shouting distance of this marker); The Philadelphia Zoo (within shouting distance of this marker); The Solitude (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Walter Gray Family Gardens at The Solitude (about 600 feet away); Domestic Goat Breeds (about 700 feet away); Arapawa goat / Alpaca (about 700 feet away); a different marker also named The Solitude (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 26, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 91 times since then and 8 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on February 26, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.