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LumiNature returns to the Philadelphia Zoo on Thursday and NBC10’s Katy Zachry got a sneak peek at this year’s show. The event will run through January 3, 2026.

LumiNature is back, transforming the Philadelphia Zoo into a glowing nighttime wonderland.

This is your chance to experience brilliant light sculptures that shimmer along the paths, turning every corner into a sparkling surprise.

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Displays include a 40-foot-tall penguin glowing with 40,000 lights and the iconic pink flamingo tree, built with 1,500 lawn ornament flamingos and so much more.

Once you have finished seeing all the whimsical wildlife scenes, you can visit Santa's Lodge and say hello to Saint Nick himself.

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