Member News & Events
Member Morning Strolls
Member morning strolls are back! Enjoy an early start to your zoo visit on special days this year when the Zoo opens at 8:30 a.m. (an hour early!) just for members. No reservation is required!
Remaining dates:
Saturday, July 13
Saturday, August 3
Saturday, September 21
Sunday, October 13
Member Ice Cream Sunday Social
Sunday, June 23
Sunday, July 28
Sunday, August 25
12:30 to 1:30 p.m. OR 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.
For children ages 3 and up and their families
$5 per member, ages 3 and up (payment required for each adult and child attending).
Meet fellow members and enjoy a sweet Summer Sunday at your Zoo! You and your family will learn how you can help conserve energy with your everyday choices while indulging in a creation from our ice cream sundae bar. Children will enjoy a special craft.
Advance online registration is required.
Rock ‘n’ Roar This Summer
Pack your blanket and put on your dancing shoes, it’s time to rock and roar! The Rock n Roar Concert Series kicks off on Tuesday, June 11, and continues every other Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. through the end of August. Philadelphia Zoo is proud to host many of the area’s top family friendly performers for this outdoor concert series on Impala Lawn, as they bring the joy and art of creating and performing live children’s music to a whole new level! Be sure to pack a comfy blanket, snacks and your dancing shoes!
Learn more about
Rock ‘n’ Roar!
ZooQuarterly
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ZooQuarterly is our quarterly newsletter describing special programs, events, articles and news exclusively for members of the Philadelphia Zoo.
View our Summer 2013 edition here!
Please Note: The Summer ZooQuarterly included an incorrect date for the September Member Morning Stroll. The correct date is Saturday, September 21.
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New Spots Are Here!
Our new addition has 683 spots, is four stories tall, and weighs more than 22,000 tons! The Zoo’s parking garage, the Centennial District Transportation Center, is now open for parking. The garage is located on Girard Avenue at 35th Street. Visit our website for full parking information before your next visit.
Wildlife Warriors Summer Camp
Did you know that members enjoy a special discount on summer camp at the Zoo? Learn more and register your family today!
Your Zoo in the News!
Philadelphia Zoo is pleased to announce that the much-anticipated KidZooU: Hamilton Family Children’s Zoo & Faris Family Education Center has been generating quite a bit of buzz. In case you haven’t had a chance to see KidZooU in the news, check out this roundup:
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April 8 Go behind the scenes at KidZooU to see the first group of children experience it. View it here.
April 13 The annual half-hour Zoo Special, with Cecily Tynan and Rick Williams, highlights KidZooU, the animal exploration system, traffic improvements and animal favorites. View it here. |
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April 7 KidZooU is on the cover of the Philadelphia Inquirer. Writer Sandy Bauers details its interactive features, animals and Universal Design elements. View it here.
April 12 KidZooU is on the cover of the Philadelphia Inquirer’s weekend section. View it here.
April 13 Sunday's Philadelphia Inquirer features photos of the public opening of KidZooU. View it here. |
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April 12 Host Jenna Wolfe visits KidZooU for a sneak preview. View it here. |
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April 2013 Philadelphia Magazine features a Q&A with Zoo President and CEO, Vik Dewan.View it here. |
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April 13 KidZooU is in the weekend edition of the Daily News along with a simultaneous feature highlighting the Zoo's conservation efforts. View it here. |