SEPTA Says Adding Train Station To Philadelphia Zoo Is A Logistical Nightmare
By Steve Tawa PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - The Philadelphia Zoo is opening up a new parking garage on Friday, but it’s still hoping – down the road – to get a train stop there, as well. A new feasibility study...
View ArticlePhiladelphia Zoo’s New Transportation Center and Parking Garage Is Dedicated
By Steve Tawa PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — The ribbon was cut today, and now the Philadelphia Zoo’s new “transportation center” is open, to improve the experience of visitors to the nation’s first zoo. The...
View ArticlePhiladelphia Zoo Readies Its New Children’s Area For Saturday Grand Opening
By John McDevitt PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — The final touches are being put on the Philadelphia Zoo‘s new $33.3-million children’s area, scheduled to open to the public this Saturday. At a ceremony this...
View ArticleWith Warmer Weather, Philadelphia Zoo’s Hippos Reintroduced to Outdoor Habitat
By Steve Tawa PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — The Philadelphia Zoo’s two female hippopotami today splashed around in their outdoor pool for the first time this spring. Hippopotamus expert and lead keeper Betsy...
View ArticleTop Ways To Celebrate Earth Day 2013 In Philadelphia
Since its official start in 1970, Earth Day has been gathering (environmentally safe) steam every year from people around the globe. Philadelphia has adopted the day as an important rallying cry for...
View ArticleTop Exhibits To Visit This Summer In Philadelphia
Summer brings warm temperatures, vacations, lazy days and ample opportunities to explore everything Philadelphia and the surrounding area has to offer. Of course, there are summer sporting events,...
View ArticleNew Scholarship Program At Philadelphia Zoo Geared Toward Students From Poor...
By Steve Tawa PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – The Philadelphia Zoo and ten colleges and universities are making an investment in students from poor neighborhoods, by developing a $1 million scholarship fund over...
View ArticlePhiladelphia Zoo’s Snow Leopards Deliver Another Litter of Cubs
By Justin Udo PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — For only the second time in its history, the Philadelphia Zoo has delivered a litter of snow leopard cubs. This is the second litter for Maya and Amga, the momma and...
View ArticlePhiladelphia Zoo Gets a Female Gorilla For Its Endangered Species Breeding...
. By Hadas Kuznits . PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — The Philadelphia Zoo today welcomed a new resident primate. Kira, a female western lowland gorilla, was brought here to the Philadelphia Zoo from the Franklin...
View ArticleStigall Show Log 7.11.13
6:11 President Obama expressed the importance of eating vegetables. 6:13 Former Phillies Catcher Darren Daulton has been diagnosed with brain cancer. Darren Daulton (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)...
View ArticleWhat’s Cooking on 1060: Ice Cream Run, Paella Classes, Craft Beers at the Zoo
. By Hadas Kuznits . . PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — The second annual “Jog ‘n’ Hog” race takes place this Sunday, July 21st, at Shady Brook Farm in Yardley (Bucks County), Pa. “You run two miles, you stop and...
View ArticlePhiladelphia Zoo’s Young Giraffe Celebrates Third Birthday
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – Despite the sweltering heat, a crowd gathered to help one of the Philadelphia Zoo’s animals celebrate her birthday on Thursday. Abigail, the zoo’s young female giraffe, turned...
View ArticleTop Zoo And Aquarium Events In The Philadelphia Area
Zoos and aquariums aren’t just places where visitors get up close and personal with lions, tigers and sharks. Many try to bridge the gap between humans and animals by launching special events that...
View ArticleWhat’s Cooking on 1060: 2nd Street Fest, Strawberry Fest, and Shore Dining
.. By Hadas Kuznits . . . PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — The fifth annual Second Street Festival takes place in Northern Liberties this Sunday, August 4th. “The 2nd Street Festival is a seven-block block...
View ArticleJabari, Gorilla At Philadelphia Zoo, Dies At 28
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - The Philadelphia Zoo has announced Jabari, a 28-year-old male western lowland gorilla, died Friday afternoon. The Zoo says Jabari exhibited appetite loss and signs of mouth or...
View ArticleMouth Injury Apparent Culprit in Death of Philadelphia Zoo’s Gorilla
By Tim Jimenez PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Officials at the Philadelphia Zoo have now determined why one of their popular gorillas died unexpectedly last month. Citing necropsy results, they say it was an...
View ArticleA Guide To The Philadelphia Zoo
No trip to the City of Brotherly Love is complete without exploring the Philadelphia Zoo. Opened in 1874, the nation’s oldest zoo recently joined the ranks of the world’s best. During the last two...
View ArticleTop Spots In Philadelphia To Watch The Sunset
Philly offers many options when it comes to taking in the sites, and catching a glimpse of its skyline and iconic landmarks bathed in the soft light at day’s end can be one of the most breathtaking....
View ArticleSecond Annual ‘Run For The Stripes’ 5k Takes Place At Philadelphia Zoo
By Lynne Adkins PHILADELPHIA (CBS)—Families can have fun and raise money to battle certain cancers at the Philadelphia Zoo next Saturday. November 9th is the second annual Run For The Stripes 5k. Race...
View ArticleSustainable Holiday Gifts In Philadelphia
As you check off the names of everyone on your holiday shopping list this season, keep your carbon footprint to a minimum with these sustainable gift ideas. Everyone is sure to appreciate these unique...
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