April 09, 2024

Philadelphia Zoo and Craft Hospitality Announce Philly Wine Fest 2024

April 09, 2024/ Philadelphia Zoo/ Kory Aversa

Philadelphia Zoo is partnering with Craft Hospitality to bring a fabulous selection of wines to the Zoo for Philly Wine Fest: Spring Edition on Saturday, May 18. More than two dozen wineries will be pouring a wide selection of specially curated seasonal reds, whites, rosés and more. The event will take place on the Zoo’s Impala Lawn with live entertainment performing throughout the day on Impala Stage. Guests are invited to choose from two sessions, 1:00-3:00pm or 4:30-6:30pm, with Early Access options available for admission an hour before the rest of the crowd. This adults-only event is limited to those 21 or older with valid identification. Tickets to the Philly Wine Fest also grant attendees complimentary access to visit the Philadelphia Zoo any time prior to their Philly Wine Fest session time.

February 17, 2023

Philadelphia Zoo Announces Birth of Two Sloth Bear Cubs

February 17, 2023/ Philadelphia Zoo/ Kory Aversa

Philadelphia Zoo is thrilled to announce the birth of two threatened sloth bear cubs. The cubs were born January 2, 2023, at 3:53am and 4:16am to 10-year-old mom Kayla and 10-year-old dad Bhalu. This is the second successful birth of this species at the Zoo in the last four years, and marks the first successful pair of cubs of this species born in more than 30 years at the Zoo. Mom and cubs are doing well and the Zoo's animal team continues to monitor their health via camera in their behind-the-scenes den. Kayla is showing great maternal behavior and has been in constant physical contact with the infants since birth. The sex of the cubs has not yet been determined and names have not been chosen. They will NOT be visible to the public until April when mom decides it is time for them to venture out.

January 24, 2023

Airports and Armadillos: Philadelphia Zoo Teams Up with PHL International to Bring Animals to Airport

January 24, 2023/ Philadelphia International Airport/ Kory Aversa

Philadelphia Zoo’s education team and animal ambassadors are connecting travelers to species from around the globe. The partnership, which started in 2019 and then was paused by the COVID-19 pandemic, is now back on a regular schedule to delight travelers and create joyful discovery of animals and habitats. Each month, the Philadelphia Zoo team will bring in ambassador animals to teach (and surprise) travelers as they wait for their flight, grab something to eat, or simply travel from security to their gate.

October 10, 2022

Philadelphia Zoo Lights Up Million Holiday Lights for LumiNature

October 10, 2022/ Philadelphia Zoo/ Kory Aversa

Philadelphia Zoo’s dazzling winter light show experience is back! LumiNature returns for another season of breathtaking sights, sounds and surprises from Thursday, November 17, 2022 to Saturday, January 7, 2023. With more than a million twinkling lights across 14 one-of-a-kind artistically illuminated zones, LumiNature is sure to wow adults and children alike as they take a magical journey celebrating the wonder of wildlife and the beauty of our planet during the holiday season. Highlights will include a brand new Penguin Prismatic show featuring a 40 ft. tall penguin, plus a new coral and under the sea holiday tree, a new 15 foot tall glowing blue gorilla, 100 ft-long aquarium tunnel, enormous jellyfish, a 21-feet tall brilliant colored snake, hundreds of illuminated penguins, giant cat eyes glowing in the dark of night, a 22-feet-tall Butterfly Tree, a Wilderness Express Train, and a 25-foot tree made entirely of lit flamingo lawn ornaments. LumiNature is a nighttime experience, with timed entrance tickets available every half hour from 5:00pm to 8:00pm. All guests must pre-purchase timed-tickets at philadelphiazoo.org/luminature.

July 07, 2022

Feed the Giraffes in Brand New Experience at Philadelphia Zoo

July 07, 2022/ Philadelphia Zoo/ Alexander Opont

Philadelphia Zoo (3400 West Girard) is thrilled to announce the opening of Giraffe Encounter. This brand new, hands-on experience brings visitors eye-to-eye with the three tallest residents of America's first Zoo. Participants will have a chance to feed the Zoo's giraffe family, which includes Stella, Abigail and Bea. The newly enhanced add-on to the giraffe exhibit will debut on Thursday, July 7th. Giraffe Encounter is available daily from 10:00am to 12:00pm Noon and 1:00pm to 4:00pm. This new encounter is only $6 for general admission holders, $5 for Individual, Dual, Family and Family Plus Members, and $5 for Family Deluxe Members. Tickets are available inside the Zoo only, in African Plains, through a QR code. Guest can feed the giraffe their favorite treat of browse to enjoy. The giraffe's 18 inch tongues move very fast, so have those cameras charged, on and ready!

April 18, 2022

Philadelphia Zoo Debuts NatureBlazer Adventures and Announces Mommy's 90th Anniversary

April 18, 2022/ Philadelphia Zoo/ Kory Aversa

Spring is the perfect time to visit the Zoo! The weather is warmer, the animals are active and guests can stroll the beautiful campus and experience magnificent wildlife. “We are thrilled to welcome guests and launch the season,” says Amy Shearer, Chief Marketing and Engagement Officer. “It is a wonderful time to visit, the gardens are in bloom and there are so many new things to see. I really can’t think of a better day than being outdoors, enjoying nature, seeing amazing wildlife and making lifelong memories!” said Shearer.

April 15, 2022

Philadelphia Zoo Celebrates Earth Day and Spring with New NatureBlazer Adventures, Mommy's 90th Anniversary, More!

April 15, 2022/ Phildelphia Zoo / Kory Aversa

December 02, 2021

Top Ways to Celebrate the Holidays in Philadelphia

December 02, 2021/ Philadelphia Zoo/ Kory Aversa

Philadelphia has been transformed into a giant holiday wonderland for the Christmas season. Tis the most wonderful time of year to plan a holiday day trip into the city for you, your family and your friends. Experience all that Philadelphia has to offer with top light shows, Christmas markets, shopping adventures, festive food, spirited sips, and family-focused attractions. Come for Christmas Village, Made in Philadelphia and Tinsel Christmas Pop-up Bar, and stay for Philadelphia Zoo's LumiNature, Wonderspaces immersive art show, and Candytopia's candy-coated holiday adventure. No matter what you do and see, you can't go wrong with these three attractions on the top of your holiday bucket list! Grab your Santa hat, your reindeer antlers and your ugly sweater, and get ready for a merry ole time.