Philadelphia Zoo
AvailableEV charging station in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on the FLO network — 20 Level 2. US DOE AFDC station 303882.
At a glance
Philadelphia Zoo is a public EV charging station at 3500 W Girard Ave in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on the FLO network. It has 20 charging ports (20 Level 2) with J1772 connectors. The US DOE registry lists it as available, open since Aug 1, 2023.
Station record
DOE registry record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| AFDC station ID | 303882 |
| Network | FLO |
| Status | Available (E) |
| Access | Public |
| Open date | Aug 1, 2023 |
| Last updated at source | Oct 12, 2026 |
Plugs
Connectors & pricing
- J1772 — The standard Level 1/2 AC connector.
Pricing: not listed in the DOE registry.
Location
- Address
- 3500 W Girard Ave
- City
- Philadelphia
- State
- Pennsylvania
- ZIP
- 19104
- Coordinates
- 39.97444, -75.19829
Within ~15 km
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What kind of charging does Philadelphia Zoo offer?
Of its 20 ports, 20 are Level 2. Level 2 ports are 240-volt AC chargers, typically used where a car is parked for an hour or more. That is about 6.9 times the Pennsylvania average of 2.9 ports per station. The registry lists one connector type: J1772, the standard Level 1/2 AC connector.
How does Philadelphia Zoo compare with other stations in Philadelphia?
Philadelphia has 184 charging stations in the DOE registry with 560 ports, the 2nd-most of 415 cities and towns in Pennsylvania. Philadelphia Zoo accounts for 4% of the charging ports in Philadelphia. It is the only FLO station in Philadelphia. Statewide, Pennsylvania has 2,244 stations and 6,458 ports, the 10th-largest station count of the 51 states and DC. The biggest station in Pennsylvania, Erie Pa Sdc in Erie, has 56 ports.
Who operates Philadelphia Zoo?
FLO operates 1,246 stations in the registry across 40 states, with 179 DC fast and 2,934 Level 2 ports in total. 17 of those stations are in Pennsylvania, under 1% of the state's 2,244. By port count this is the 2nd-biggest FLO station in the country.
What does the “Available” status mean?
“Available” means the station is open and in service according to the DOE registry. Its access code is public, meaning it is listed as open to any driver. It opened on Aug 1, 2023, one of 391 stations in Pennsylvania with a 2023 open date. The station's record was last updated at the source on Oct 12, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many chargers does Philadelphia Zoo have?
Philadelphia Zoo has 20 charging ports: 20 Level 2.
Does Philadelphia Zoo have DC fast charging?
No. The registry lists no DC fast ports here; its 20 ports are all Level 2.
What connectors does Philadelphia Zoo have?
Philadelphia Zoo has J1772 connectors.
Is Philadelphia Zoo open to the public?
Yes. Philadelphia Zoo is listed with public access, and its status is available.
Where is Philadelphia Zoo?
Philadelphia Zoo is at 3500 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104. Its coordinates are 39.97444, -75.19829.
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Dataset updated . Source: US DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center station 303882, weekly full pull.
About this data
Source: US Department of Energy Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC) station registry, as published October 12, 2026 — ChargeCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: ChargeCensus, “Philadelphia Zoo, Philadelphia, PA (AFDC station 303882)”, https://chargecensus.com/stations/pennsylvania/philadelphia-zoo-303882 (data as of October 12, 2026).