The only way to get rid of a temptation is to yield to it.
- Oscar Wilde (1854-1900)
One of the symptoms of an approaching nervous breakdown is the belief that one's work is terribly important.
- Bertrand Russell (1872-1970)

The first zoo in the United States was Philadelphia Zoo. It is renowned for innovation in animal care and an unwavering commitment to wildlife. A zoo of firsts, Philadelphia Zoo has been a leader since opening its historic gates on July 1st, 1874.