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Going Batty: Learning More About Bat Conservation At Philadelphia Zoo
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Some may consider bats one of Halloween’s creepiest creatures. Others think they’re kind of cute and important for the ecosystem . There are more than 1,000 different species in...
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Halloween Scare With Important Message To Impart On Display At Philadelphia Zoo
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — The Philadelphia Zoo has a haunting Halloween display that many visitors are finding thought-provoking. In the zoo’s Extinction Graveyard there are ornate tombstones for animals...
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Philadelphia Zoo Bear Dies After Battle With Cancer
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A beloved bear at the Philadelphia Zoo has died. Zoo officials said Ben, a 23-year-old Asiatic black bear, was euthanized Wednesday after being treated for a form of cancer in one...
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Philadelphia Zoo Throws Birthday Bash For ‘Coldilocks’ The Polar Bear
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — The Philadelphia Zoo threw a birthday bash Thursday for the oldest polar bear in the country. The celebration was more than just a party. A crowd gathered to sing happy birthday to...
View ArticlePhilly Zoo Makes Earth Friendly Bet With Zoos In Minnesota
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — As the excitement builds for the Eagles-Vikings NFC Championship Game, the Philadelphia Zoo is making an earth friendly wager with the two zoos in the twin cities. In honor of...
View ArticleSuper Bowl Bet: Philly Or New England Zoo’s Newborn Goat To Be Named After...
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Will it be Brady or Foles? The loser of a Super Bowl bet between the Philadelphia and New England zoos will name its next newborn goat after the winning team’s quarterback. Philly...
View ArticleGorilla At Philly Zoo Walks Upright To Keep Hands Clean For Snacks
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A gorilla at the Philadelphia Zoo decided to stroll upright like humans do to avoid getting his hands dirty. Apparently, 18-year-old Louis is a clean freak. When Louis has his hands...
View ArticleSummer Ale Festival Returns To The Philadelphia Zoo
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – Summer Ale Festival will return to the Philadelphia Zoo this summer on Saturday June 23rd. The festival will take place from 7-10 p.m. The adult only event includes beer samples...
View ArticlePhiladelphia Zoo Hosts Autism Awareness Day For 19th Year
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Happening Sunday, the Philadelphia zoo is hosting Autism Awareness Day. New Autism Drug Being Tested On Children, Teens To Improve Social Interaction This is the 19th year the zoo...
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69-Year-Old Connie Stine’s Wish To Visit The Philadelphia Zoo Comes True
Follow CBSPHILLY Facebook | Twitter PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — For Connie Stine, a trip to a childhood spot would be enough to light up her world and lift her spirits. Young Adults Still Can’t Identify Fake...
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CBS3SummerFest: What’s New At The Philadelphia Zoo
Follow CBSPHILLY Facebook Twitter PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – Philadelphia has many famous firsts, including the distinction of being home to America’s first zoo. And for generations of families a visit to...
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Philadelphia Zoo: One Peacock Found Dead, Search Continues For Other 3 Birds
Follow CBSPHILLY Facebook | Twitter PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — One of the peacocks that escaped from the Philadelphia Zoo has been found dead as the search continues for the other three birds on the loose....
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Philadelphia Zoo: 2 Peacocks Found As Search Continues For Other Missing Bird
Follow CBSPHILLY Facebook | Twitter PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Two peacocks who wandered away from the Philadelphia Zoo have been found as they continue to search for one other missing bird. The zoo says...
View ArticlePhiladelphia Zoo Welcomes New Baby Giraffe
Follow CBSPHILLY Facebook Twitter PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — The Philadelphia Zoo debuted a new baby giraffe this Tuesday. Baby Beau was born to Philadelphia Zoo’s giraffes Stella and Gus on Sunday, June...
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Viral Video Shows Police Arresting Teen Selling Water At Philadelphia Zoo
Follow CBSPHILLY Facebook | Twitter PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Cellphone video making the rounds on social media shows police handcuffing a black teenager who was selling bottled water with friends by the...
View ArticleInternal Investigation Underway After Arrest Near Philly Zoo
Follow CBSPHILLY Facebook Twitter PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Police in Philadelphia have launched an internal investigation into the arrest of a black teenager outside the Philadelphia Zoo. Cellphone video...
View ArticleAbigail The Giraffe Celebrates 8th Birthday At Philadelphia Zoo
Follow CBSPHILLY Facebook Twitter PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – It was a family affair at the Philadelphia Zoo on Thursday. One their most popular residents celebrated a milestone as Abigail the giraffe turned...
View ArticlePhiladelphia Zoo Celebrates 9th Birthday Of Sumatran Orangutan Batu
Follow CBSPHILLY Facebook | Twitter PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — There was a celebration at the Philadelphia Zoo on Thursday. The zoo celebrated the ninth birthday of Batu, a Sumatran orangutan. Today, we...
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Philadelphia Zoo Celebrates Fall With #AnimalsToFallFor
Follow CBSPHILLY Facebook | Twitter PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – It’s finally cooling down, and the Philadelphia Zoo is getting in the fall spirit. Animals at the zoo are celebrating the season with some...
View ArticlePhiladelphia Zoo’s ‘Boo At The Zoo’ Open Weekends Through October
Follow CBSPHILLY Facebook | Twitter PHILADELPHIA (CBS) –Children dressed up for the Philadelphia Zoo’s Halloween extravaganza Sunday. Kids and their parents came in costumes like minions and super...
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