Rodin Museum vs Philadelphia Zoo
Rodin Museum and Philadelphia Zoo are both recommended by expert writers. On balance, Rodin Museum ranks significantly better than Philadelphia Zoo. Rodin Museum is ranked #2 in Philadelphia with endorsements from 10 sources like Michelin Guide, Not For Tourists and Condé Nast Traveler.
Rodin Museum
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Franklin Parkway at 22nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19101
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Fodor's
"This jewel of a museum holds the biggest collection outside France of the work of sculptor Auguste Rodin (1840–1917)."
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Concierge
"Even before you enter the museum itself, the landscaped sculpture garden of the Rodin Museum is a welcome respite from the sightseeing hordes."
Condé Nast Traveler
"Devoted to the French Impressionist and home to one of Philadelphia’s loveliest gardens."
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Afar Magazine
"If you are a fan of sculpture this is a must."
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Not For Tourists
"More than just the Thinker."
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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