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Philadelphia ZoovsThe Franklin Institute
Both Philadelphia Zoo and The Franklin Institute are praised by travel writers. On balance, The Franklin Institute ranks significantly higher than Philadelphia Zoo. The Franklin Institute comes in at #5 in Philadelphia with endorsements from 10 reviews including Afar Magazine, Michelin Guide and Where.
Philadelphia Zoo
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Frommer's
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." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"The country's oldest zoo has tigers, pumas, polar bears – you name it – in naturalistic habitats." Full review
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." Full review
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Be sure to see the rare white lions, the Primate House, and endangered species in the Rare Animal House.
Where "America's first zoo is a Victorian-landscaped, 42-acre area housing more than 1,300 animals in naturalistic habitats." Full review
Time Out "Whatever your views are on animals in captivity, the Philadelphia Zoo’s Zoo360 project is giving its inhabitants more room to roam and choice locations to observe visitors." Full review
Afar Magazine "Like many other Philly institutions, the Philadelphia Zoo is America’s first." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Opened in 1874, the Philadelphia Zoo is devoted to conservation and education through experiences with animals"
Philadelphia Travel Guide
July 6, 2021
Frommer's "The Philadelphia Zoo, opened in 1874, was the nation's first." Full review
The Franklin Institute Fodor's
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222 N 20th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
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Fodor's "Founded more than 175 years ago to honor Benjamin Franklin, this science museum is as clever as its namesake, thanks to an abundance of dazzling hands-on exhibits." Full review
Concierge "You gotta love the walk-through heart, which thankfully has been refurbished and expanded since it was built in 1953."
Travel + Leisure "The walk-through, pulsing model of the human heart at this well-heeled science emporium is macabre enough to enchant children." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"Founded in 1824 to teach science to artisans and mechanics, the Franklin Institute and its museum have made science entertaining." Full review
Frommer's "The Franklin Institute isn't just kid stuff. All ages love this thoroughly imaginative trip through the world of science." Full review
Not For Tourists "IMAX, Planetarium and lots of kiddie-fare."
Afar Magazine "Be diligent about spending some time at Pennsylvania’s most visited museum." Full review
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Be sure to allow enough time to make your way through the museum’s multiple floors, where entertaining and educational exhibits await.
National Geographic "Mr. Wizard kind of interactive activities that keep the kids busy for hours." Full review
Where "The city’s celebrated, family-friendly science museum explores the history and future of science through hands-on exhibits such as "Your Brain," "Changing Earth," and "Electricity." Full review
Atlas Obscura "A daily replay of the experiment that proved the rotation of the Earth. " Full review
