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Meerkat Maze
📍 3400 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104🕐 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 |
About Meerkat Maze
Meerkat Maze is a zoo in Philadelphia, PA. Discovery Center features a specialized Belize animal exhibit, which is notably popular with repeat visitors and members. Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 8 visitors.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Zoo
- Best For
- All ages, especially young children
- Main Attraction
- Meerkat Maze with tunnels, towers, and parallel visitor maze
- Features
- Crawl-through mesh tunnels at meerkat eye level, indoor viewing area
💡 Did You Know?
- Discovery Center features a specialized Belize animal exhibit, which is notably popular with repeat visitors and members
- Discovery Center provides climate-controlled indoor access included with zoo admission at no additional charge, making it a refuge on hot days
- The facility hosts birthday parties and serves as a dedicated event space within the zoo grounds
- Discovery Center allows visitors to get exceptionally close to animals, which is highlighted as a distinguishing feature compared to typical zoo experiences
💬 What Visitors Say
- Use the Discovery Center as your air-conditioned refuge on hot days—it's included with zoo admission at no extra charge, making it perfect for cooling off during summer visits without leaving the zoo grounds.
- Visit the Belize animal exhibits, which are consistently praised by regular visitors and members as a highlight of the zoo's collection.
- Consider a zoo membership if you visit regularly—multiple reviewers mention weekly visits with membership, suggesting strong ROI for frequent guests.
- Book birthday parties at the Discovery Center rather than the Kley building, as the Discovery Center is air-conditioned and less crowded than the alternative facility.
- Be prepared for some empty exhibits without signage—check with friendly and knowledgeable staff upon arrival to learn which animals are currently on display rather than assuming all exhibits are occupied.
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