Zoo & Glow: A Philly Day Trip 2025
Enjoy the Philadelphia Zoo before spending an evening visiting the Chinese Lantern Festival in Franklin Square
Enjoy the Philadelphia Zoo before spending an evening visiting the Chinese Lantern Festival in Franklin Square
Zoo & Glow: A Philly Day Trip
Philadelphia, PA
Saturday, August 9, 2025
$199 Per Person
Join us for a tour to Philadelphia, where adventure awaits at the renowned Philadelphia Zoo and the enchanting Chinese Lantern Festival in Franklin Square! The tour begins with a visit to the Philadelphia zoo, home to over 1,300 animals and engaging exhibits that bring wildlife to life. After a fun-filled afternoon at the zoo we will head to Franklin Square to grab dinner (on own) at one of the many food vendors before visiting the Chinese Lantern Festival where you'll be mesmerized by the stunning display of handcrafted lanterns illuminating the evening sky. This vibrant festival showcases intricate designs and cultural performances that celebrate the beauty of Chinese traditions. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to experience a new side of Philadelphia!
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$25 deposit required at time of booking.
Full payment due 14 days prior to departure.
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Pick-Up Locations
7:30 AM - Dubois
8:00 AM - Clearfield
8:30 AM - Philipsburg
9:00 AM - State College
9:45 AM - Lewistown
10:00 AM Mifflintown
Please arrive at your pickup location 15 minutes prior to scheduled departure.
Itinerary
Lunch stop (on own) enroute at Service Plaza. Arrive at the Philadelphia Zoo (admission included)at approximatly 1:30 PM. On own to explore the Zoo until 4:30 pm. Depart for Franklin Square for time in Square and dinner (on own) at your leisure from one of the many food vendors onsite for the festival before visiting the Chinese Lantern Festival (admission included). Depart at approximately 9 PM for drop off locations.
Return Locations
Midnight - Mifflintown
12:15 AM - Lewistown
1:00 AM - State College
1:30 AM - Phillipsburg
2:00 AM - Clearfield
2:30 AM - Dubois
7:00 PM - Dubois
7:30 PM - Clearfield
8:00 PM - Philipsburg
8:30 PM - State College
Tour Includes
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Round Trip Motorcoach Transportation
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Tour Attendant
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Philadelphia Zoo Admission
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Philadelphia Lantern Festival Admission
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
| Name | Address | Times |
|---|---|---|
| Clearfield | Clearfield-Walmart Parking Lot Back end of parking lot on grocery side of store | View |
| DuBois | DuBois Mall Rear of JC Penney's near former Sears | View |
| Lewistown | Mifflin County Library 123 North Wayne Street, Lewistown | View |
| Mifflintown | Mifflintown Econo Lodge Park away from front of hotel near Rte 35 | View |
| Phillipsburg | Philipsburg - Peebles Parking Lot near Goodwill Store | View |
| State College | State College Bus Garage (near Airport) 2101 Alexander Drive, State College PA 16803 | View |
