Zoos

Meerkat Maze

Name: Meerkat Maze
Address: 3400 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104, Philadelphia, PA, US
Telephone: (215) 243-1100
Rating: 4.4

★★★★☆ 4.4 (8 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 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.