Teddy Bear Picnic

Name: Teddy Bear Picnic
Start: 2026-09-05
End: 2026-09-05
Location: Philadelphia

The Philadelphia Zoo hosts the Teddy Bear Picnic on September 5, 2026, to celebrate the opening of the new Carey Bear Country area. Featuring appearances by Mama and Papa Berenstain Bear, the event offers interactive activities for children including a scavenger hunt and a teddy bear veterinary clinic.

Date: Sep 5, 2026
Location: Philadelphia

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Teddy Bear Picnic

Date: Sep 5, 2026
Location: Philadelphia

Family Children Zoo

Event summary

Highlights

Meet-and-greets with Mama and Papa Berenstain Bear
Teddy Bear Clinic staffed by the zoo's veterinary team
Scavenbear hunt with various prizes
Exclusive picnic baskets including a limited-edition Berenstain Bears book

The Teddy Bear Picnic is a family-focused event held under the tent at the Philadelphia Zoo's Impala Lawn. Organized to commemorate the debut of Carey Bear Country, the celebration centers around guest appearances by the iconic characters Mama and Papa Berenstain Bear. Families are invited to bring their stuffed companions for a day of themed outdoor entertainment.

Key activities include a 'scavenbear hunt' with prizes and a Teddy Bear Clinic, where the zoo’s professional veterinary team performs mock check-ups on children's toys. The schedule also features live music, lawn games, bear-themed face painting, and caricature artists. For those looking for a complete experience, the zoo offers pre-order picnic baskets that include a specialized edition of the book 'The Berenstain Bears: Welcome to Bear Country,' which comes with a custom Philadelphia Zoo sticker.

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