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Philadelphia Zoo’s LumiNature Dazzles With 1 Million Lights

October 23, 2026October 23, 2026 - by Timothy Alexander

PHILADELPHIA, PA — More than one million twinkling lights, a towering illuminated penguin, and a new holiday adventure featuring a lion named Santa Claws are transforming Philadelphia Zoo into a …

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Pennsylvania Backs Zoo Expansion to Boost Regional Tourism

May 16, 2026May 16, 2026 - by Maryann Pugh

NORRISTOWN, PA — Gov. Josh Shapiro toured a newly expanded veterinary and visitor complex at Elmwood Park Zoo on Friday as the state highlighted a $3 million public investment aimed …