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4 New Tortoises Make Their Debut at the Philadelphia Zoo Next Week
The Philadelphia Zoo welcomed four new Western Santa Cruz tortoises, a subspecies of the Galápagos tortoise. What makes these ...
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Philadelphia Zoo Unveils Stunning ZOOtopiaries Exhibit and Announces New Attractions
The Philadelphia Zoo has launched a breathtaking new exhibit, “ZOOtopiaries: Nature’s Sculptures,” featuring five giant ...
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Jo-Elle Mogerman, first Black woman to lead Philadelphia Zoo, talks about community engagement
It's been about 18 months since Jo-Elle Mogerman became the first Black woman to serve as the Philadelphia Zoo's president ...
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Meet Jo-Elle Mogerman. First Black woman to lead the Philadelphia Zoo.
It's been about 18 months since Jo-Elle Mogerman became the first Black woman to serve as the Philadelphia Zoo's president ...
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The best pizza and hoagie spots in Philadelphia, according to locals
From hidden gem hoagie shops to must-try neighborhood pizzerias, we skipped the tourist traps and found where real Philadelphians eat.
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Peacocks and giraffes and snails, Oh my! Philly zoo installs plant-based sculptures of giant animals
The Philadelphia Zoo has sprouted five massive plant displays of giant animals and insects. At the entrance is a huge ...
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Philadelphia Zoo unveils latest exhibit, "ZOOtopiaries: Nature's Sculptures"
Just in time for spring, the Philadelphia Zoo is unveiling its newest exhibit "ZOOtopiaries: Nature's Sculptures." Dani Hogan with the Philadelphia Zoo joined CBS News Philadelphia to talk about the ...
Easter brunch in South Jersey isn't hard to find. Here are 7 options in the area.
Several South Jersey restaurants are taking reservations for Easter Sunday brunch. If you're looking for options, here are ...
An Endangered Tortoise Just Became a First-Time Mom. She's 100 Years Old.
Even more remarkably, Mommy is the oldest first-time parent of her species, according to a press release from the zoo. Mommy ...
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Four critically endangered Galápagos tortoises hatch at the Philadelphia Zoo
A pair of Western Santa Cruz Galápagos tortoises, who are estimated to be around a century old, have become parents for the ...
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Philly will host an event every week in 2026 to mark a different historic first — from the zoo to the Slinky
Every week in 2026, Philadelphia will host an event celebrating one of the city's historic firsts. Among the honorees will be ...