elm Park Zoo says it ’s the first zoo in the United States to regularly allow dogs to see the more alien animals .
Heck yeah : resident of the heavy Philadelphia can institute their best friends to theElmwood Park Zoo . No , not your secretive human friends ( boring ) . We ’re talking about those sweet , sweet barker .
The zoo , located in the suburban area of Norristown , announced on Friday that it would provide hotdog lover to accompany their pooches to the menagerie on special Dog Days and Yappy hour that will get down in March . concord to the zoological garden , Elmwood Park Zoo will be the first zoo in the nation to allow even pet attending .
A trial campaign — menagerie faculty play in their own wiener and previous succeeder with serve dogs — went well , paving the way for the domesticated and wild creature to co - exist for a few minute .
" Canines of all condition and sizes got an up - near survey of the zoological garden ’s giraffes , zebras , panther and more . The zoo ’s fauna showed a chip of interest group , and overall it was a harmonious meeting , " the zoo said in a news show release ply toPhillyVoice .
Dog possessor in the area will havetwo choice on attendance : the Dog Days ( afternoons on Wednesdays and Fridays ) and Yappy Hours ( Thursday evening that include drink and food for thought special ) .
Now , you ca n’t just show up with your dog and suppose you ’ll be allowed in . At the beginning ( at least ) , a special turn of dogs will be permitted . click moms and dads will also have to employ to bring in their whelp , and that include provide information that confirms the dogsees a veterinarian each class ; is on monthlyheartwormmedication and yearly viewing ; and has beenvaccinatedfor lyssa , canine distemper computer virus , andcanine parvo .
The hot dog will also need currentID tagsand beleashedat all time . Other head ? The zoohas you covered here . ( It ’s even working on designated doggy " relief surface area " for bathroom breaks . )
We trust this projection takes off and soon more zoo across the country are letting dogs see the animals , too !
