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Philadelphia Zoo vs Independence National Historical Park
Both are rated highly by travel writers. Overall, Philadelphia Zoo is the choice of most writers compared to Independence National Historical Park. Philadelphia Zoo is ranked #14 in Philadelphia with positive reviews from 6 sources like Lonely Planet, Where and Not For Tourists.
Philadelphia Zoo
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3400 West Girard Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104
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Fodor's
"It's small and well landscaped enough to feel pleasantly intimate, and the naturalistic habitats allow you to get close enough to hear the animals breathe."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The country's oldest zoo has tigers, pumas, polar bears – you name it – in naturalistic habitats."
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Not For Tourists
"Monkeys are funny."
Michelin Guide
1 Star
"Modeled on a Victorian pleasure garden, the grounds feature paths that ramble past more than 1,700 animals from around the globe."
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Be sure to see the rare white lions, the Primate House, and endangered species in the Rare Animal House.
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"America's first zoo is a Victorian-landscaped, 42-acre area housing more than 1,300 animals in naturalistic habitats."
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Independence National Historical Park
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143 South Third Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This L-shaped park, along with Old City, has been dubbed 'America's most historic square mile.'."
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Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"Now juxtaposed against modern architecture, the historical park includes the country's most revered icons of liberty: Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell."
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"The park spans over 55 acres on 20 city blocks and includes Colonial sites like Independence Hall, Christ Church, Carpenters’ Hall, Old City Hall and the Benjamin Franklin Museum."
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Time Out
"Plenty of beautiful green spaces to wander through and wonder about the courage it took Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams and the other freedom fighters to declare independence from England."
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Condé Nast Traveler
"More of a district than a small green space, this national park—which spans more than 55 acres in Old City—is home to major Phildelphia attractions like the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall."
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