African Culture Fest

Saturday, August 8 at 11:00 AM·11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.·Mantua·Philadelphia Zoo·3400 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104

African Culture Fest

Name: African Culture Fest
Start: 2026-08-08T11:00:00
End: 2026-08-08T11:00:00
Location: Philadelphia Zoo

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Posted to Mantua on March 10, 2026

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When

Sat, Aug 8 at 11am – 3pm

Where

Philadelphia Zoo

3400 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104

Philadelphia Zoo is partnering with Odunde365 to bring a day of African culture and dance to the Zoo!

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African Culture Fest

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