Wildlife Spotlight Series at the Philadelphia Zoo

Learn about your favorite species in the Philadelphia Zoo’s NEW Wildlife Spotlight Series! Connect with animal experts, enjoy animal-themed activities for all ages, and experience exhibits from a new perspective. The Wildlife Spotlight Series is included with Zoo admission!

Rhino Spotlight

August 22-25 | Come celebrate one of Philadelphia’s most famous residents: Tony, the white rhino!

Birds Spotlight

September 5-8 | It’s one of the most exciting weekends of the year for Philadelphia: Vulture Awareness Day AND the kickoff to the Eagles season. Go Birds!

Spiders & Insects

September 19-22 | Some of the Zoo’s smallest residents are also the most interesting. Come visit Spiders Alive! and learn more about all the insects and arachnids that we care for.

Primates

October 3-6 | Check out the many different primates that live here in Philadelphia.

Native Animals

October 31-November 3 | Come learn more about the animals that you can find living all over our region.

Domestic Animals

November 7-10 | Celebrate the bonds we form with animals that have grown to live alongside humans. Presented by Discover Lancaster.

Waterfowl

December 5-8 | Learn more about waterfowl from all over the world during Weird Duck Season in Philadelphia!