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America’s First Zoo S photo courtesy of the philadelphia Zoo This historic and beloved institution is reinventing the zoo experience — for animals as well as visitors. ituated on 42 acres of beautiful gardens, the Philadelphia Zoo is home to more than 1,300 residents, many rare and endangered. to encourage visitors and area stuSumatran Orangutans: Tua (mother) and dents to thank companies that are Batu (infant); (below) committed to using sustainable Hippopotamus: Unna palm oil (which is harvested from orangutan’s natural habitats). As a part of the Year of the Orangutan, the Zoo recently opened the Trail of the Lorax (through October 31) in partnership with Dr. Seuss Enterprises, L.P. The 3-D, interactive exhibit engages visitors on orangutan conservation in a joyful Seussian way. Also as part of the Year of the Orangutan, the Zoo will unveil the innovative new Great Ape Trail next month. The Trail is a system of el3400 w. Girard ave. evated passageways situphiladelphia ated among the treetops the philadelphia Zoo is accredited by the association that will allow the orangof Zoos and aquariums. utan family to explore for more information, outside of their usual visit philadelphiazoo.org homes above the Zoo’s or call 215.243.1100. main pathway. usairwaysmag.com June 2012 Get to know the wide variety of creatures at the Philadelphia Zoo, featuring more than 300 different species of mammals, amphibians, reptiles, and birds. A new jaguar cub, African lions, tigers, cheetahs, giant river otters, giraffes, a white rhino, and polar bears are just a few animals that call the Zoo home. As Philadelphia’s leading cultural attraction, the Zoo boasts award-winning exhibits such as First Niagara Big Cats Falls, McNeil Avian Center, PECO Primate Reserve, and the Rare Animal Conservation Center — North America’s only home to douc langurs, an endangered monkey. Throughout 2012, the Zoo is celebrating the Year of the Orangutan and making a commitment of energy and resources for one goal: saving wild orangutans. Thought-provoking programs, exhibitions, and interpretations aim 163 http://www.philadelphiazoo.org http://www.philadelphiazoo.org http://www.usairwaysmag.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of US Airways - June 2012

US Airways - June 2012
Table of Contents
CEO Letter
From the Editor
Did You Know?
Making It Happen
Hot Spots
Hub Crawl
Adventure: Zip-line junkie
Adventure: Virginia’s Skyline Drive
Wine & Dine
Great Escapes
Gear Up
Behind-the-Scenes Baja
International Itinerary
Charlotte in 2012
Discover Columbia
Welcome to Philadelphia
Must Read
Puzzles
Readers Resource Index
Your US Airways Guide
Video Entertainment
Audio Entertainment
U.S. and Caribbean Service Map
International Service Map
Airport Terminal Maps
US Airways Fleet/Customs & Immigration
Passenger Info/Contact US Airways
US Airways MarketPlace™
Window or Aisle?

US Airways - June 2012