African Culture Fest
Philadelphia Zoo is partnering with Odunde365 to bring a weekend of African culture and dance to the Zoo!
The event, hosted on Saturday, August 9 & Sunday, August 10 from 10 AM-3 PM, continues the celebration of South Philly’s Annual Odunde Festival, the largest African American street festival and celebration of its kind in the country.
Guests are welcome to attend special performances, classes and activations organized by Odunde365! The West Philly Reading Captains will also be in attendance giving out themed books during the event. African Culture Fest is included with Zoo tickets or membership.
Classes and performances will be hosted throughout the event:
- Animal Ambassador from 10 AM – 10:30 AM
- African Drum Class from 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
- African Hair Braiding Demo from 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
- African Dance Class from 12:30 PM – 1 PM
- African Yoga Class from 1 PM – 2 PM
- ONDUNDE365 Finale Dance Performance from 2 PM – 2:35 PM
*Schedule is subject to change.