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Opening Day
- When
- 1874-07-01
- Where
- Philadelphia Zoo
- Part of
- Philadelphia Zoo opens
The Philadelphia Zoo opened its gates to over 3,000 visitors on July 1, 1874, marking its status as the first true zoo in the United States.
The opening occurred on July 1, 1874, after a delay caused by the Civil War. Over 3,000 visitors attended the opening day. The zoo was the only institution of its kind in the New World at that time, establishing its historical significance.
Sources
- Philadelphia Zoo Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-01
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