Valentine's Day at the Zoo: Sweet Deals to Celebrate Love
This Valentine’s Day weekend, spoil that special someone in your life with an experience at the Zoo!
From behind-the-scenes experiences and cupcake decorating to Day Date packages and more, there’s something for every wildlife lover to enjoy.
20% Off ALL February Behind-the-Scenes Experiences
Celebrate the Month of Love & Friendship with 20% off Behind-the-Scenes Experiences for February only! Meet the world-famous Galapagos tortoise, Mommy; social media sensations and Supernatural stars Sam & Dean (the hedgehogs); or the biggest animal on campus, Tony the rhino (plus many other animals available to choose from). Discount will apply at checkout.
Valentine’s Day Date Package
Bring your sweetheart (or bestie) to the Zoo Valentine’s Day weekend (Saturday 2/14 or Sunday 2/15) for a wild good time! Our date package includes two admission tickets, two drinks (a selection of beer or Statesides available along with non-alcoholic options), a meet-and-greet with an ambassador animal (between 10am-2:00pm in KidZooU South Classroom, next to the giant ant) and a takeaway gift created by one of them.
Valentine’s Day Cupcake Decorating
Sweeten your Valentine’s Day at the Zoo with a cupcake decorating experience that’s equal parts sweet, creative, and memorable! Each ticket includes one large cupcake with icing, and a variety of toppings to choose from. Decorating will take place in our Tiger Terrace Dining Room. Decorating will be available from 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.
Valentine’s Day Animal Enrichment Around the Zoo
As you stroll with your loved ones, enjoy additional Valentine’s Day themed animal enrichment featured in habitats across the Zoo. Enrichment encourages our animals to exercise both their bodies and minds and is an important part of animal care.
Adopt a Zoo Animal
Adopt a Philadelphia Zoo animal and share your love for wildlife with that special someone in your life! Every purchase helps us ensure our animals receive the best possible care. $75 level ADOPTs must be placed by Tuesday, February 10 to ensure shipment of the plushie by Valentine’s Day. Please note that we cannot guarantee the delivery date as plushies are shipped via USPS. $50 level ADOPTs must be placed by Thursday, February 12, to guarantee electronic delivery of the adoption certificate by Valentine’s Day.
Take a Romantic Ride on the Philly Zoo Pherris Wheel
The Philly Zoo Pherris Wheel is a 110 feet tall ride with breathtaking scenes of the Zoo, city skyline, Schuylkill River, Philadelphia Art Museum and beyond. Guests can purchase tickets to the Pherris Wheel online or onsite during their visit. Each gondola can fit up to six guests and the ride lasts about seven minutes. Guests must be at least at least 32″ tall to ride with a supervising adult. The Pherris wheel is located near the Zoo’s Main Entrance at 34th Street and Girard Ave and is open during weekend Zoo hours from 9:30am-3:00pm.
