November 20, 2019

Inside LumiNature, new holiday lights experience at the Philadelphia Zoo

There are a total of 12 immersive displays and more than 600,000 lights

By Sinead Cummings
PhillyVoice Staff

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LumiNature is the Philadelphia Zoo's new holiday light show.

In mid-September, we announced that LumiNature, a new holiday lights experience, would take over the Philadelphia Zoo this winter.

Now, here's a first look ahead of its opening this evening. Below are photos from LumiNature, plus details on each of the 12 immersive displays.

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LumiNature will be on view from Wednesday, Nov. 20, through Sunday, Jan. 5, and tickets can be purchased online.

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The Northern Lights section.

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A close up of the flamingo tree in Flamingo Fancy.

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Wonder of Slumber includes giant flowers.

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Penguins fill the zoo's lawn to bid guests goodbye.

LumiNature Displays:

• Wonder of Slumber – Dreamy setting of orbs and giant flowers
• The Dreamery – Wishing well with bubbles, lights and steam
• Snake Awake – Colorful snake slithers by chasing an illuminated mouse
• Frog Fantastical – Imaginary frogs jump around, lighting up the path
• Color me Chameleon – Light up items for sale at the zoo's first glow bar
• Big Cat Stalk – Illuminated grass filled with giant cat eyes that glow in the dark
• Evergreen Dreams – Outdoor food and beverage section with singing trees
• Seasonbration – Spring, summer, winter and fall come to life with lights, music and special effects
• Northern Lights – A 35-foot polar bear named Polaris transforms into a giant screen that shares the diversity of our planet
• Flamingo Fancy – A 25-foot tree made of light-up flamingo lawn ornaments
• Peacock Spectacular – Giant peacock feathers, colored trees and mirrored balls
• Penguin Peace on Earth – Hundreds of illuminated penguins