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Location
Visitor tip
Head directly to Otter Falls first - it's consistently praised as the highlight exhibit with excellent shaded viewing areas and running water sounds that create a cool, comfortable environment for observing the otters' playful behavior
Visitor tip
Take time to explore the interactive elements like slides, tunnels, and overhead bridges throughout the Water is Life exhibit - these hands-on features are designed for all ages and provide unique perspectives for observing both otters and red pandas
Best time
Visit during warmer months or midday when you can fully appreciate the shaded cooling areas and water features of the exhibit, which provide natural climate control and enhanced viewing comfort
Quick Facts
- Type
- Zoo Exhibit
- Main Attractions
- Playful otters at Otter Falls, red pandas at Red Panda Pass
- Features
- Slides, tunnels, overhead bridges, wood benches and carvings
What visitors say
The otters are life! This is clearly the best exhibition at the zoo right now. With every thing pared down or closed for covid the otters are paws down the best. Cute entertaining little guys in a cool shaded area among the sounds…
Liked the wood benches and carvings. Nice work whoever did these!
Dive into the splash-tastic world of ‘Water is Life’ at the Philadelphia Zoo, where the wonders of aquatic life unfold before your very eyes! This exhibit is a thrilling playground for both animals and humans, featuring slides, tunnels,…
From 29 Google reviews
Did You Know?
- Water is Life features an immersive otter exhibit called Otter Falls with shaded areas and running water sounds designed to create a naturalistic viewing experience while keeping visitors cool
- The exhibit includes interactive elements such as slides, tunnels, and overhead bridges that allow visitors to explore the animal habitats from multiple perspectives and vantage points
- Water is Life achieved a 4.7-star rating from 29 reviews with overwhelmingly positive sentiment, with visitors particularly praising the otter exhibition as the standout attraction
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