Zoo Shop — Local services in Philadelphia

Most unfriendly gift shop I've been to. It was raining and staff were walking around yelling at people - literally yelling - they thought were just using the gift shop to escape the rain and not actually buying anything. Then they started yelling at everyone shopping that they should leave the shop if they were just using browsing as an excuse to get out of the rain. They started yelling about fire codes, but it oddly wasn't even crowded inside. We left without buying anything because of all the yelling around our young children. When we tried to go back around 4:30 the doors were locked and the lights off. Even though their hours say they're open until 5....

Step into the Zoo Shop at the Philadelphia Zoo and discover a treasure trove of wildlife wonders! This is no ordinary gift shop; it’s a vibrant marketplace brimming with unique finds, from cuddly plush animals to exclusive Philadelphia Zoo apparel. Whether you’re looking for the perfect souvenir or a special gift that says ‘I love wildlife,’ the Zoo Shop has you covered. With every purchase, you’re not just taking home a piece of the zoo; you’re supporting their mission of conservation and education. So, unleash your inner shopaholic and go wild with gifts that give back to...

Idk why the zoo hates water so much lmao. You're not allowed to have the tiny baby water bottles caused they're for "kids", bottled water from the vending machines are FIVE dollars, and the only water you can get at the food places are CANNED water💀🤢 even though every other drink there comes in a bottle lmao. Make it make sense. Water shouldn't cost more than ice cream or lemonade. Or anything...