The Philadelphia Zoo opens the public phase of its $85 million Remember the Future campaign with a two-day launch weekend on Friday, May 8 and Saturday, May 9. Free with regular Zoo admission.

Friday, May 8 features a preview of upcoming campaign milestones across the 42-acre Zoo campus.

Saturday, May 9 brings Philadelphia sport mascots Swoop (Eagles), Franklin and the Sixers Squad, and Will D. Cat (Villanova), a teddy bear clinic where kids can bring stuffed animals for checkups by Zoo veterinary staff, a Get Wild Dance Party at Bird Lake Plaza, and a 48-hour fundraising push targeting $75,000 in public donations.

The campaign has already raised $65 million of its $85 million goal. Funds support four pillars: Saving Species Together, Championing Amazing Animal Care, Inspiring Future Generations, and Securing the Zoo Forever.

Philadelphia Zoo, 3400 W Girard Avenue, Philadelphia, PA