Sorry, I don’t have my own pictures from the unveiling of the Philadelphia Zoo’s LumiNature. I was invited to the opening, but the Philadelphia Film Critic Circle votes on Best Picture nominees on Dec 8th, so I’ve gotta spend every night watching movies up until then. But here’s some coverage via Twitter!
Philadelphia Zoo’s new fantastical new holiday season light experience is set to transform the Zoo starting on opening day, Wednesday November 20th through January 5th.
LumiNature will take visitors on a magical journey of illuminations, music, sound and surprises that is designed to inspire and delight each night through the holiday season. LumiNature will feature 12 experiences that include hundreds of illuminated penguins, oversized bold-colored illuminated flowers, 35 foot tall polar bear, talking Everygreen trees and a 21-feet tall brilliant colored snake, giant cat eyes glowing in the dark of night, and a 25-foot tree made entirely of lit flamingo lawn ornaments!
Along with tickets going on sale, Philadelphia Zoo unveiled several more of LumiNature’s highlights, including a 35 foot tall polar bear, talking Everygreen trees and a giant, all-season party of light, music and special effects. Guests must purchase timed-tickets to experience this exciting new spectacle, now available at
www.PhiladelphiaZoo.org. Prices are adults $24.00 children $19.00. (Special community Value Nights have also been announced for Wednesday and Thursday evenings through December 13th- check the website for price details.)
“LumiNature will transform the Zoo from its daytime magic into a winter wonderland, immersing guests in a joyous multi-media light and music spectacular,” says Amy Shearer, Philadelphia Zoo’s Chief Marketing Officer. “We will shine a light on the world’s elusive big cats and flamboyant peacocks, lit flamingos will have their moment on their own 25 foot tree, a 35 foot polar bear made out of 23,000 pounds of recycled car doors will share the magnificence of our planet, and all four seasons will host their very own party….all through the artistry of lights, media, sound and nature itself.”
LumiNature will come alive as guests roam 12 different illuminated experience zones – each with their own wildlife message and theme. Combined with seasonal fare, unique holiday retail opportunities, strolling performers, hot chocolate and ever-warming adult beverages, LumiNature is sure to spark the holiday spirit in everyone.
Philadelphia Zoo teamed up with industry giants Oak Island Creative, a leader in illumination and KB Associates, an internationally renowned design and production firm, known for creating hundreds of ground-breaking theatrical shows, concerts and events, to bring compelling storytelling and unique theatrics to this exciting new experience. “We are thrilled to work with such creative teams to create this one-of-a-kind event for our great city” says Shearer.
For more information on, as or to purchase and print tickets online, visit us at
www.PhiladelphiaZoo.org. Facebook: PhiladelphiaZoo; Instagram: @philadelphiazoo; Twitter: @phillyzoo.
