Zoos

Lemur Island

Name: Lemur Island
Address: 3400 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104, Philadelphia, PA, US
Telephone: (215) 243-1100
Rating: 4.6

★★★★☆ 4.6 (5 reviews)

📍 3400 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104

📞 (215) 243-1100

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🕐 Hours

Monday	9:30 AM–5 PM
Tuesday	9:30 AM–5 PM
Wednesday	9:30 AM–5 PM
Thursday	9:30 AM–5 PM
Friday	9:30 AM–5 PM
Saturday	9:30 AM–5 PM
Sunday	9:30 AM–5 PM

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About Lemur Island

Lemur Island is a zoo in Philadelphia, PA. Features a single-horned rhinoceros from Nepal, a rare and endangered species with limited populations in zoos. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 5 visitors.

Quick Facts

Type: Zoo
Main Attraction: Lemur enclosures with ring-tailed and mongoose lemurs
Best For: All ages, couples and families
Experience: Interactive walk-through with close lemur viewing and guide education

💡 Did You Know?

⭐Features a single-horned rhinoceros from Nepal, a rare and endangered species with limited populations in zoos
⭐Offers interactive animal feeding experiences including giraffe feeding and aviary feeding, allowing direct visitor engagement
⭐Houses a Sumatran tiger, one of the rarest tiger subspecies with fewer than 400 individuals remaining in the wild
⭐Requires pre-purchased tickets with timed entry slots (referenced as 30-minute time slots as of March 2021)

💬 What Visitors Say

🕐Plan your visit for cooler, overcast days rather than sunny ones, as the zoo involves quite a bit of walking with limited shade coverage
💡Take advantage of interactive feeding experiences with giraffes and birds in the aviary, which are highlighted as memorable attractions by multiple visitors
💬Pre-purchase tickets online before arriving, as the zoo requires pre-purchased tickets only and uses timed entry slots (30-minute time slots were mentioned in reviews)
💡Plan for a full morning or afternoon visit with comfortable walking shoes, as the zoo covers substantial ground with multiple exhibits spread throughout the grounds
💬Check ahead before visiting to confirm which exhibits are open, as some visitors reported unexplained empty exhibits and ongoing construction that may affect the experience