Tag: Philadelphia Zoo

The Philadelphia Zoo is preparing to start a $20 million overhaul of its bear exhibit later this year. It is expected to be finalized by spring 2026.Tourism

Philadelphia Zoo Embarks on $20M Renovation, Expansion of One of Its Exhibits

The Philadelphia Zoo is preparing to start a $20 million overhaul of its bear exhibit later this year, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business…

Slats, who portrayed MGM's Leo the Lion mascot from 1924 to 1928, spent his post-retirement and final years living at the Philadelphia Zoo.Entertainment

Leo the Lion, MGM Mascot During the 1920s, Retired to the Philadelphia Zoo

Leo the Lion, who appeared in the Metro Goldwyn-Meyer logo that preceded its films from 1924 to 1928, spent his post-retirement days at…

The Please Touch Museum, the Philadelphia Zoo, and the Mann Center for the Performing Arts have partnered on a proposal to create a Children’s World Fair.Events

3 Philadelphia Cultural Institutions Organizations Propose Creating a Children’s World Fair in 2026

The Please Touch Museum, the Philadelphia Zoo, and the Mann Center for the Performing Arts have partnered on a proposal to create a Children’s…

Jo-Elle Mogerman, President and CEO, Philadelphia ZooTourism

Delaware County Leadership: Jo-Elle Mogerman, President and CEO, Philadelphia Zoo

Jo-Elle Mogerman, president and CEO of the Philadelphia Zoo, spoke with DELCO Today about growing up on the South Side of Chicago. She also…

Vik Dewan recently stepped down after a 16-year tenure as CEO of the Philadelphia Zoo. He's now working to help nonprofits.Nonprofit

Former Philadelphia Zoo CEO Vik Dewan Sets Sights On Increased Charitable Giving to Nonprofits

After he stepped down from the position of Philadelphia Zoo CEO, Vik Dewan has set his sights on obscure funds in an attempt to increase…

Saul LandersEconomic Development

Southwest Philadelphia ‘CEO Big Duke’ Creates Opportunity, Gives Back to His Community

Saul Landers, better known as “CEO Big Duke”, creates opportunities in his native Philadelphia to give back to the community that raised him, reports Mike…

Caribbean flamingos are just one of the bird species you will see again at the Philadelphia Zoo.Tourism

Birds Are Back at the Philadelphia Zoo

Guests of the Philadelphia Zoo can once again see Humboldt penguins, Caribbean flamingos, emus, southern ground hornbills and many other bird species at the zoo…

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Aqua Pennsylvania Donates $365,000 to Philadelphia Zoo, Unveils ‘Water Is Life’ Exhibit During Aqua Volunteer Day

Aqua Pennsylvania President Marc Lucca and Essential Utilities Executive Vice President and General Counsel Chris Luning delivered a $365,000 check from the company’s…

Marilyn Sifford and Bob Butera in their beautiful gardens.Agriculture

Dazzling Garden in Norristown is Product of Love, Dedication

Marilyn Sifford and Bob Butera have created a dazzling garden on their Norristown property that features lovely themed “rooms” and still has flowers planted by…

Thomas Dolan IVEnvironment

Conservationist Thomas Dolan IV, Behind Tinicum's John Heinz Refuge, Has Died

Thomas Dolan IV, a celebrated conservationist who helped create the 1,000-acre John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge in Tinicum, died Dec. 28. He was…