Looking for a fun and interactive learning experience for the whole family? The Philadelphia Zoo has you covered with ‘Wildlife Rescue‘—a brand-new, hands-on adventure just in time for spring and summer. This larger-than-life, climbable exhibit spans the zoo’s 42-acre campus and is open now through Sept. 14.
The exhibit features 13 scientifically accurate statues of endangered species and tells success stories of conservation and the ways that one can keep wildlife safe on our planet. Among the endangered animals you’ll find scattered across the zoo include an Atlantic sturgeon, black-footed ferret, bald eagle, burrowing owl, cane toad, crested gecko, flame-knee tarantula, leatherback sea turtle, northern leopard frog, orangutan, red panda, rusty-patch bumble bee, and a snow leopard.
Children and adults alike are encouraged to interact with this art installation and learn about what it takes to bring an animal back from the brink of extinction. From the majestic bald eagle to the astonishing orangutan, and many more, there is much to see and, more importantly, learn from this latest interactive exhibit.
“We are always looking for innovative and interactive ways to connect people with wildlife and inspire action to protect animals,” said Philadelphia Zoo President and CEO Dr. Jo-Elle Mogerman. “We know how important it is for children to learn through play, and we hope climbing on the back of a northern leopard frog or posing with a leatherback sea turtle and learning about how humans worked together to save these species will spark love and compassion for the natural world.”
The exhibit, fully titled ‘Wildlife Rescue: Second Chance at Survival,’ is brought to the Zoo by Little Ray’s Exhibitions, a company whose foundation is built on its guiding values of animal welfare, education, and excellence. Each of Little Ray’s exhibits supports museums, science centers, natural history institutions, and, of course, zoos in building unique encounters that leave a lasting impression on new visitors. This partnership with the Philadelphia Zoo, which will keep the exhibit in the city through spring and summer, marks the exhibit’s debut on the East Coast.
To learn more about the Philadelphia Zoo and its latest exhibit, visit philadelphiazoo.org.
