52 Weeks of Firsts: America’s first zoo opened in Philadelphia in 1874

In honor of the nation's 250th anniversary, the city is celebrating with 52 Weeks of Firsts, highlighting a historic milestone each week. KYW Newsradio's John McDevitt shares more about America's first zoo, which opened in Philadelphia in 1874. (Photo credit: Philadelphia Zoo)

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