r Famrino, Saturday, OCtotar 31. 1991 aKids* ,\’.l 1 LOU ANN GOOD Lancaster Farming Staff PHILADELPHIA (Philadclphi aCo.) Perhaps you think of vis- Polar bear is considering taking a cool splash. ' h * ♦ H * , mg alert and active, much to the delight of visitors. With such a long throat, does the giraffe have difficulty jfing the zoo as a summertime activity, but the zoo is open year round and offers some advanta geous for visiting off-season. •jl *A ' *' t ’* * :*** / Visit Philadelphia Zoo The animals arc more alert and active on cooler days. The zoo is not as crowded with visitors. If you don’t mind bundling up in winter coats, you can even visit the Phi ladelphia Zoo free every Sunday from December through February from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Admire the polar beats swim ming in the water. Laugh at the peppy penquins splashing in the water. Search for the white croco dile. The clumsy hippo lumbering toward the water is easy to spot. King Cobras is one of the world’s deadliest snakes and can be seen in the recently renovated Amphibian Kort^er* For a real thrill, take an elephant ride. In addition to the entrance fee, it costs $4 to ride the elephant and $3 to ride a camel. ' * a and Rcpitle House. For a real thrill, take an elephant ride. ‘The elephant put his eats back and touched by legs,” said one brave elephant rider. How about a camel ride? If you aren’t quite brave enough to climb aboard a tall camel or a gigantic elephant, you may want to try a pony ride offered in the Pet ting Zoo part for children. Try to schedule your visit in order to watch the Uon and tiger feedings. The animals sometimes give deafening roars, that sends shivers through you. The majestic tiger suns himself on an autumn day. m 0A if During the month of November, lion and tiger feedings ate 3 p.m. weekdays, and 4 p.m. weekends. From December through March, feedings are 3 p.m. daily. During the month of November, the zoo is opend 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. From December through February, hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. March hours are 9:30 a.m. to 4:4S p.m. daily. April through October, hours are 9:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. For more information about the zoo, call (215) 243-5200 or after business hours, call (215) 243-1100. / » I 41
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