Philadelphia Zoo Partners with Nickelodeon and Paramount+ to Bring Dora-Inspired Interactive Activities to Visitors this Summer!
Philadelphia ZOO is partnering with Nickelodeon and Paramount+ to celebrate beloved Latina heroine Dora in the milestone 25th anniversary of the franchise!
Beginning June 27, Philadelphia Zoo will feature interactive activities for kids and families inspired by the new live-action movie Dora and the Search for Sol Dorado. From June 27 through July 6, all children will have the opportunity to engage in the “Dora and the Search for Sol Dorado” treasure hunt. Treasure map activity sheets will be distributed at the main entrance, and children can participate by solving riddles to discover characters from the show and their associated animal facts. When guests have solved all of the clues, they can return to the main entrance to claim a prize (while supplies last)!
“We are always looking for unique ways to connect people with animals that create lifelong memories,” said Vice President of Marketing and Communications Patrick McMaster. “We know some of those experiences include beloved childhood characters, like one of my daughter’s favorites Dora the Explorer. We hope families come out and enjoy the time they spend together going on this engaging treasure hunt through our 42-acre gardens.”
In this original feature-length live-action family movie, Dora, Diego and their new friends, Naiya and Sonny, trek through perilous dangers of the Amazonian Jungle in search of the ancient treasure of Sol Dorado to keep this powerful treasure out of enemy hands. The brand-new movie Dora and the Search for Sol Dorado premieres July 2 on Nickelodeon and streams the same day on Paramount+.
Since its launch on Nickelodeon on August 14, 2000, Dora the Explorer quickly emerged as a global pop-culture phenomenon, and nearly 25 years later, it’s still one of the most-watched preschool shows of all time. Dora has crossed social, racial and language boundaries and stands as a hero and friend to millions of children around the world. The series currently is seen in more than 150 countries and territories and translated in 32 languages on Nickelodeon channels and Paramount+ around the globe and through syndication. Throughout its eight-season run, which is currently available to stream in full on Paramount+, Dora the Explorer received countless accolades, including Emmy®, Peabody, NAACP, Alma, Imagen, Latino Spirit, Gracie Allen, Parents’ Choice, Common Sense Media and Television Critics Association awards.
Philadelphia Zoo is open daily from 9:30am – 5:00pm with entry permitted through 4:00pm. Ticket prices vary and can be purchased online at philadelphiazoo.org.
