The Philadelphia Zoo was chartered in 1859 making it America's First Zoo. With its rich history, it's believed the zoo may be haunted.
Many zoo staff have reported seeing apparitions, the sound of music playing in the cryptoporticus, and a light in the attic that likes to turn itself on.It was designed to be a place where Philadelphians could come and appreciate wildlife from all over the world. But it has a spooky secret: it's believed to be haunted.The Solitude was built before the zoo's inception in 1784 for John Penn, William Penn's grandson, as a way to escape the hustle and bustle of the city.
Today, many zoo staff have reported seeing apparitions, the sound of music playing in the cryptoporticus, and a light in the attic that likes to turn itself on. Other buildings on the grounds that have suspected paranormal activity are the Penrose Laboratory, The Shelly Building, and the Treehouse.
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