PHILADELPHIA, PA - The Philadelphia Zoo is excited to light up Philadelphia’s holidays once again with the brilliant return of LumiNature Presented by Chase. Philadelphia’s newest and most dazzling light show and holiday extravaganza will return after a break last year, and run from November 18th to January 9th, with tickets going on sale today, Friday, October 8th.


LumiNature Philadelphia Zoo's Winter Wonderland


The giant-sized holiday extravaganza will transform the entire Zoo into a nighttime winter wonderland. Guests will experience a magical journey of lights, music, sounds, and surprises. LumiNature will expand to feature 14 illuminated experience zones that will feature festive-themed displays, newly-enhanced installations, and thousands of twinkling lights.

Highlights for 2021 include:

* Over a million lights and 10 miles of power cord* Over 500 colorful illuminated flamingos and a 25 feet tall flamingo holiday tree
* 200+ illuminated penguins
* 100 ft-long aquarium tunnel with enormous jellyfish
* 22-feet-tall new Butterfly Tree
* 21-feet tall, brilliant colored snake
* Glee club made from talking trees that come to life
* Brand new octopus tree that is sure to make you laugh
* Cascading blue and white meteor light showers
* Giant cat eyes glowing in the dark of night
* New Wilderness Express Train
 
Seasonal fare, strolling performers,  hot chocolate, and ever-warming adult beverages promise to spark the holiday spirit further.