The Philadelphia Zoo -- America’s first zoo -- continues to evolve with the times, reaching new heights while offering award-winning animal exhibits. Home to more than 1,700 rare and endangered animals, the zoo provides state-of-the-art health care facilities and is one of the most renowned zoos in the world.
One of the most innovative features of the zoo is Zoo369, a first-in-the-world system of see-through trails passing through treetops, crossing over pathways and connecting habitats while providing animals with more opportunities to travel and explore.

• Round-trip motorcoach transportation

• Admission to the Philadelphia Zoo

PICKUPS

7:30 a.m. – Scranton Terminal
8 a.m. - Wyoming Valley Mall

PARKING

• Wyoming Valley Mall, Wilkes-Barre Township: Parking is free. Pickup is in the area of the Ken Pollock Service Center, site of the former Sears service center.

• Scranton Bus Terminal, 30 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton: The $9 daily parking fee is being waived. You will receive one free parking pass per reservation. Your parking pass will be included in your passenger packet before you board the bus. Please place the pass in your windshield. Parking passes will not be available in advance at the terminal. When you arrive at the bus terminal, do not enter from Lackawanna Avenue; this entryway is for buses only. Turn onto Cliff Avenue from Lackawanna Avenue, then make a left into the bus terminal parking lot.

ITINERARY

10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. - On your own at Philadelphia Zoo

3:45 p.m. - Depart for home

No stops to or from Philadelphia Zoo

DROPOFFS

6:15 p.m. - Wyoming Valley Mall
6:45 p.m. – Scranton Terminal

All tour itineraries are subject to change. Martz reserves the right to revise the itinerary and make substitutions of equal value.

Please review our policies before making your reservation.

CANCELLATIONS

• All sales are final.

• Refunds will not be issued for tours -- no exceptions.

• Therefore, we recommend travel insurance which is now being offered through our partner, Trip Mate. You may use this link to get a quote or to purchase the insurance.

• If it becomes necessary for Martz Travel to cancel a tour, you will receive a full refund with the option of receiving a refund in the form of a gift certificate that may be redeemed for a future Martz Tour.

PAYMENT

Payment in full is required at the time of booking for all day trips.

PARKING

• There is no charge to park your car at the Wyoming Valley Mall, Wilkes-Barre Township. Pickup at the Wyoming Valley Mall is in the area of the Ken Pollock Service Center, site of the former Sears service center.

• The $9 daily parking fee at Scranton Bus Terminal, 30 Lackawanna Avenue, is being waived. You will receive one free parking pass per reservation. Your parking pass will be included in your passenger packet before you board the bus. Please place the pass in your windshield. Parking passes will not be available in advance at the terminal. When you arrive at the bus terminal, do not enter from Lackawanna Avenue; this entryway is for buses only. Turn onto Cliff Avenue from Lackawanna Avenue, then make a left into the bus terminal parking lot.

MEALS

You are on your own for lunch at the Philadelphia Zoo which offers a wide range of options, from quick bites to a full meal.

VENUE INFO

The Philadelphia Zoo, America's First Zoo, is located in the Centennial District of Philadelphia on the west bank of the Schuylkill River. Chartered by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania on March 21, 1859, its opening was delayed by the Civil War until July 1, 1874.

This 42-acre zoo is home to more than 1,900 rare and endangered animals across more than 340 species.

ACCESSIBILITY

If you require special assistance getting on or off the bus, or if you are bringing a wheelchair, scooter or other ADA-approved mobility device, please make note of it in the Comments section when making your reservation.

WALKABILITY

There is quite a bit of walking involved at the Philadelphia Zoo but there are plenty of places to sit down and rest along the way.

BUS SEATING

While we try our best to accommodate all requests, we cannot guarantee you will be assigned the seat of your choice. If you have a preference, please make note of it in the Comments section when booking your trip. Since we are committed to meeting the specific health and mobility needs of our passengers, the seating arrangements may change before our departure date.