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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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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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American Lung Association to hold annual Lung Force Walk at Philadelphia Zoo
The American Lung Association is inviting you to stand up against lung cancer. Their annual Lung Force Walk is taking place ...
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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 ...
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Galapagos tortoises at Philadelphia Zoo become first-time parents at nearly 100
A pair of critically endangered, nearly 100-year-old Galapagos tortoises at the Philadelphia Zoo have become first-time parents. In a recent announcement, the zoo said it is “overjoyed” at the ...