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