35th Anniversary Zoobilee 2009

On Thursday, June 11, 2009, The Philadelphia Zoo held its 35th Annual Zoobilee, titled "Birds in Paradise." Guests sampled food from some of the area's top restaurants and enjoyed entertainment, including a Water & Light Fantasy show displayed over the zoo's Bird Lake. Proceeds benefited the feeding and care of the animals at the Philadelphia Zoo. Photography by Jessica Vermeer Hawkes.