Zoo's Art Festival

Name: Zoo's Art Festival
Start: 2026-08-29
End: 2026-08-29
Location: Philadelphia

The Philadelphia Zoo hosts its new Art Festival on August 29, 2026, featuring nature-inspired handmade goods from over 30 local artists and makers. The daytime event includes live music and light bites within the zoo grounds as part of its end-of-summer celebrations.

Date: Aug 29, 2026
Location: Philadelphia

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Zoo's Art Festival

Date: Aug 29, 2026
Location: Philadelphia

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Event summary

Highlights

Nature-inspired handmade treasures from over 30 local makers
Artistic works created by the Philadelphia Zoo's animals
Live music performance by Seth Aaron Jones
Part of the zoo's End-of-Summer Spectacular programming

The Philadelphia Zoo’s new Art Festival is a one-day celebration held as part of the zoo's larger End-of-Summer Spectacular. Scheduled for August 29, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., the event highlights a variety of handmade treasures inspired by the natural world.

Visitors can browse and support works from more than 30 local artists and makers. Notably, the festival includes artistic contributions created by the zoo’s own animals. The experience is accompanied by live musical performances from artist Seth Aaron Jones and a selection of light bites available for guests to enjoy while exploring the 42-acre campus.

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