Beginning March 25th, guests can use their Zoo Keys to unlock all-new stories and secret tales about the magnificent creatures living at the Zoo. The new Dino-Key will unleash amazing stories of when dinosaurs and other massive creatures roamed the Earth in prehistoric times. Zoo-goers can listen to all audiobooks in both English and Spanish. Zoo Keys will retail for $3.00 and be available at any Zoo retail location and the Zoo shop. Reservations and information about Big Time can be found at www.PhiladelphiaZoo.org.
The Philadelphia Zoo Key
"Philadelphia Zoo is thrilled to bring back the cherished Zoo Key," said Philadelphia Zoo Chief Marketing & Engagement Officer Amy Shearer. "They have been an important part of the fabric of this region and are connected to so many wonderful memories for so many people. This season, we are happy to introduce the new Dino-Key, which will be used in our new Big Time experience. We are looking forward to an exciting spring and summer season at the Zoo!"
A generation favorite, the Zoo Key debuted at the Philadelphia Zoo in 1960 and was famous for many decades. In 2007, the Zoo embarked on other initiatives, putting Zoo Keys on hiatus until they were revitalized in 2019.
Over the years, generations of families experienced the Zoo with their Key. Many Philadelphians still have and hold their original keys as a keepsake to cherish. The Zoo is proud to bring back this tradition and create new memories for future generations.
"It couldn't be a better tie to bring back the Zoo Key," added Shearer. "The Zoo Key is by far one of the most nostalgic and memorable items for millions of children and adults who have visited the Zoo. We want to bring back those warm memories and make new memories with our guests. We hope everyone shares our excitement - BIG things are happening at Philadelphia Zoo this year!"
For their return, the Zoo Key is back and better than ever as they unlock new, untold stories and secrets revealed by Zoo staff. Guests can bring their own Zoo Key from the past to unlock stories or purchase a new Zoo Key - including the Dino-Key - onsite at any retail location or the Zoo shop.
In addition to the animal-themed Zoo Keys, the Zoo is excited to launch a new limited-edition dinosaur key to complement this season's unique feature experience, BIG TIME. This immersive multi-sensory experience features 24 animatronic dinosaurs and other giants, from a T-rex to a woolly mammoth. Using the special Dino-Key, guests will unleash amazing stories of when these massive and unique creatures roamed the Earth.
Zoo-goers can listen to all audiobooks in both English and Spanish. Philadelphia Zoo thanks local and national radio host Mina Say What for lending her talent and voice to the project for the Spanish audio stories.
