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Philadelphia, PA - The Philadelphia Zoo (3400 West Girard) is thrilled to announce the opening of Giraffe Encounter. This new, interactive experience brings guests eye-to-eye with the three tallest residents at the Philadelphia Zoo. Guest will have a chance to feed the Zoo's giraffe family, which includes Abigail, Stella, and Bea.

Fun Facts About Fireworks

Philadelphia, PA - In celebration of different events like New Year's Eve, Independence Day, and the Fourth of July, we light up our sky with colorful fireworks. But did you know that fireworks actually have been around for thousands of years? In fact, they were invented more than 2000 years ago in China! These first firecrackers were simply chunks of green bamboo. The bamboo grows with air pockets in the plant segments. When heated, this air expands and cracks through the bamboo's sides.

Epic Single-Day Road Trips From Philadelphia

Philadelphia, PA - Nearly 80% of Americans plan on taking a road trip this summer with almost 20% opting for a single-day road trip within 100 miles of home, PR Newswire reveals. Although Philadelphia offers no shortage of things to see and do, sometimes you just need some time away to explore new horizons. Fortunately, there’s a host of epic road trips from Philadelphia that you can do in just one day.