Philadelphia Zoo Looks For Teen Volunteers For Upcoming Summer Program
ZooCREW or Zoo Champions for Restoring Endangered Wildlife has been a volunteer program at the Philadelphia Zoo since 2006.
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ZooCREW or Zoo Champions for Restoring Endangered Wildlife has been a volunteer program at the Philadelphia Zoo since 2006.
It's a birthday extravaganza at the Philadelphia Zoo!
A birthday party at the Philadelphia Zoo was raising awareness for endangered species, and simple ways we can all help to save their lives.
The Zoo announced that AJ, a beloved male aardvark, passed away due to heart failure.
The zoo says Kira's pregnancy was confirmed with an over-the-counter home pregnancy test, the same type used by humans.
An African lion believed to be the oldest held in an American zoo has been euthanized.
Visitors and staff sang happy birthday to Kayla -- the four-year-old Sloth bear.
People were invited to vote from a list of names by making a donation to the the Gorilla Rehabilitation and Conservation Education Center.
Chris reviewed Joe Biden's campaign stop at Drexel for Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump's attacks on a former Miss Universe and the birth of a new gorilla at the Philadelphia Zoo. He spoke with Victor Fiorillo from Philadelphia Magazine at 8:00 about sexual harassment allegations at the PPA.
Now the question is what will the little one's name be?
The Zoo says this is the second birth for Honi and the first for Honi and Motuba together.
A group of protesters gathered in front of the Philadelphia Zoo hoping to change the zoo itself.
Birthday celebrations abound at the Philadelphia Zoo with seven cats celebrating their big days.
Just days after a young boy fell into an animal enclosure at the Cincinnati Zoo, forcing officials to shoot and kill an endangered gorilla, zoo workers in Philadelphia are ensuring visitors that safety in their number one priority.
Titled Firebird: Re-imagined -- the music is a multidisciplinary interpretation of Igor Straveinsky's schore the 1910 ballet Firebird.
Zoo visitors sang Happy Birthday to Louis the Western Lowland Gorilla. He's 17.
A new exhibit comes to the Philadelphia Zoo, and people are being encouraged to interact with it.
Four black-and-white ruffed lemurs that were born two months ago at the Philadelphia Zoo explored their new enclosure with mom and dad near by.
The Gorilla family in Philadelphia is growing, Honi, a 21-year-old western lowland gorilla, is pregnant.
The Philadelphia Zoo is always a popular place to go on a beautiful sunny day. Even the animals looked like they were enjoying the spring weather.
Well wishers sang happy birthday to African male lion 7-year-old Makini and lioness 6-year-old Tajiri.
The Philadelphia Zoo welcomed four additions to its primate family.
Grom comes to the Philadelphia Zoo from the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo in Colorado on a breeding recommendation.
The Philadelphia Zoo says it will again offer its popular "Summer Break Teacher Pass" this year.
A bird's vision and quality of life is restored thanks to a partnership between the Philadelphia Zoo and Penn Vet.
After the torrential rain Thursday afternoon, the hot and humid air will remain in place for Friday in the Philadelphia region.
Jesús Luzardo allowed two hits in seven innings and struck out 11; Justin Crawford's base hit in the eighth inning drove in the game's only run, and the Phillies beat the Reds 1-0 in a pitcher's duel.
"Task," the hit HBO series, is filming parts of its second season in Manayunk, and it's hard to miss the production's presence in the Philadelphia neighborhood.
Pennsylvania Sens. Dave McCormick and John Fetterman have formed a joint fundraising committee.
A viral social media trend involving squishy toys is sending a growing number of children to hospital burn units.
After the torrential rain Thursday afternoon, the hot and humid air will remain in place for Friday in the Philadelphia region.
CBS News Philadelphia is proud to celebrate a momentous milestone in anchor Ukee Washington's career as he marks 40 years with the station.
Yahnae Clegg-Brown and Naiyr Sanders are charged with neglecting and abusing a young woman with Down syndrome in their care in Delaware County.
Jesús Luzardo allowed two hits in seven innings and struck out 11; Justin Crawford's base hit in the eighth inning drove in the game's only run, and the Phillies beat the Reds 1-0 in a pitcher's duel.
"Task," the hit HBO series, is filming parts of its second season in Manayunk, and it's hard to miss the production's presence in the Philadelphia neighborhood.
"Task," the hit HBO series, is filming parts of its second season in Manayunk, and it's hard to miss the production's presence in the Philadelphia neighborhood.
Tree House Books will receive money from MLB and the Phillies to upgrade its literary center in North Philadelphia.
Eugene Horsch, whose Olney home was searched in June after his arrest in Old City, was indicted on federal charges this week.
Leonard Abramson, 93, was "a true friend" and major donor to Penn Medicine and cancer care initiatives.
Yahnae Clegg-Brown and Naiyr Sanders are charged with neglecting and abusing a young woman with Down syndrome in their care in Delaware County.
The man who pleaded guilty to killing a veterinarian from Cherry Hill in 2024 was sentenced Thursday afternoon.
Leaders in Camden, New Jersey, are working to prevent a repeat of Monday's devastating flooding as more rain moves in.
EMR Recycling in Camden, which has been the site of more than a dozen fires, will be able to reopen under certain conditions, a judge ruled.
A rare but dangerous tick-borne virus called Powassan can attack the central nervous system and lead to memory loss.
To celebrate 100 years, the Ben Franklin Bridge will completely close to vehicles on Saturday, July 11 and allow pedestrians to walk across the main traffic lanes.
A viral social media trend involving squishy toys is sending a growing number of children to hospital burn units.
The family of a 19-year-old man who was shot and killed by Wilmington Police last month is calling for body camera video of the incident to be made public.
Chopper 3 was over the fire, showing firefighters on the roof battling the blaze in the 1500 block of Clayton Road in Wilmington.
Communities in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware are planning fireworks and other celebrations to mark America's 250th birthday.
City council members in Wilmington, Delaware, want Kadir Skinner's family to be able to review bodycam footage within the next 72 hours.
A viral social media trend involving squishy toys is sending a growing number of children to hospital burn units.
Leonard Abramson, 93, was "a true friend" and major donor to Penn Medicine and cancer care initiatives.
A rare but dangerous tick-borne virus called Powassan can attack the central nervous system and lead to memory loss.
The FDA is urging parents and caregivers to immediately stop using a Nara Organics-brand formula after several infants contracted botulism.
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
While some assume landlords are required to provide air conditioning, the law is not nearly as clear-cut as it is for heat in the winter
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board says it will begin approving the extended-hours permits for Philadelphia businesses within the next week.
Two top-rated and critically acclaimed restaurants in the Philadelphia area are receiving a new honor.
A major rail injection saw service suspensions and delays after a SEPTA Regional Rail train derailed Wednesday in Philadelphia.
Three men died in a plane crash in Maryland Saturday night, police said.
Organizers say they want the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
SEPTA and its police union have tentatively agreed to a new contract, averting a strike during a busy summer in Philadelphia.
Traffic is backed up on I-95 North in Philadelphia because of a crash near East Allegheny Avenue.
Jesús Luzardo allowed two hits in seven innings and struck out 11; Justin Crawford's base hit in the eighth inning drove in the game's only run, and the Phillies beat the Reds 1-0 in a pitcher's duel.
Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper will compete at next week's Home Run Derby at Citizens Bank Park.
Tree House Books will receive money from MLB and the Phillies to upgrade its literary center in North Philadelphia.
Renowned 3D pop artist Charles Fazzino is creating unique handmade pieces for Philly's MLB All-Star Game.
Christian Pulisic was diagnosed with a fractured right leg, the U.S. Soccer Federation announced Thursday.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Victor Willis, lead singer of the disco group Village People, whose hit "Y.M.C.A." became a fixture at rallies for President Trump, has died at the age of 74, his wife and the band said.
There appear to be new clues about the location of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Grant Gilmore says there will be a small chance of storms on Friday in the Philadelphia region. Here's the latest NEXT Weather forecast.
Eugene Horsch, the man whose Philadelphia home was the last known location of a woman who disappeared a decade ago, was indicted on federal charges this week.
Some residents in the Philadelphia region saw their streets get flooded again for the second time this week.
The hit HBO series is filming parts of its second season in the neighborhood, and it’s hard to miss the production’s presence.
Ukee Washington thanked his family, loved ones and God for hitting 40 years at CBS Philadelphia.