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The Zoo and You: Friends Summer Picnic Series Presented by Merck

These Friends of the Philadelphia Zoo – only events allow you and your family to enjoy your Zoo after hours in a special way.  Eat your dinner picnic-style with your own food from home or purchase delicious items from our resident caterer, Aramark.  Each evening will have its own theme by zones and will have educational and recreational activities in specific areas of the Zoo.

Some of the evenings’ highlights are:
  • Keeper Talks
  • Animal feedings
  • Enrichment activities
  • Arts and crafts for kids of all ages
  • Light snacks and refreshments

Wednesday, July 22, 2009
5:30 PM – 8:00 PM - PECO Primate Reserve

Wednesday, August 19, 2009
5:30 PM – 8:00 PM - Rare Animal Conservation Center to the Reptile and Amphibian House

Saturday, September 12, 2009
5:30 PM – 8:00 PM - McNeil Avian Center and African Plains

For more information on these picnics or on the Friends of the Philadelphia Zoo, please contact Lori Franzke at (215) 243-5392.

Thanks To Our Generous Sponsors and Donors!

Presenting Sponsor


Douc Langur
Allergy Technologies LLC
Katie and Paul Binnion
Gus and Jenny Rose Carey
Leon Ellerson and Sandra Lee Curry
Jospehine Klein
Corinne R. Roxby and Family

Mhorr Gazelle
Betsyann Carter
The Burke Family
Deborah J. Francesco and June M. Masarone
Stella Harada
Marilyn A. Hill
Lynn Lasser
Dr. Steve and Donna McBride
Lissa and Josh Thompson