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Second Nature at Philadelphia Zoo

Amazing animal sculptures made from recycled material will be on display at the Philadelphia Zoo through Oct. 31. "Second Nature" features works by 12 artists from around the globe (including some from Philly) using recycled and repurposed materials, like a pink eight-foot crocodile made entirely of chewing gum. Philly artist Leo Sewell shows off his 175-po

Amazing animal sculptures made from recycled material will be on display at the Philadelphia Zoo through Oct. 31.

"Second Nature" features works by 12 artists from around the globe (including some from Philly) using recycled and repurposed materials, like a pink eight-foot crocodile made entirely of chewing gum. Philly artist Leo Sewell shows off his 175-pound rhinoceros sculpted from 250 silver serving trays collected from scrap piles, junk sales, and curbsides. Sculptures range from bunnies and gorillas to flowers made from a car hood.

"Second Nature" at the Philadelphia Zoo, 3400 W. Girard Ave. Zoo hours are 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Activities: $20, $18 for ages

2 to 11, free for members

and children 1 and younger. Information: 215-243-1100

or www.philadelphiazoo.org.

Brooklyn musician Elena Moon Park

Folk and children's musician Elena Moon Park performs as part of International House's Songs for Peace series.

Park, a musician and educator from Brooklyn, will perform songs from her critically acclaimed Rabbit Days and Dumplings album, celebrating folk and children's music from East Asia.

Bring your ticket to Sang Kee Noodle House (3549 Chestnut St.) before or after the show for a 10 percent discount.

Elena Moon Park, 2 p.m. Sunday at International House, 3701 Chestnut St. Tickets are $15, $8 for students, and

$10 for International House members. Information: 215-387-5125 or www.ihousephilly.org.

'Pinkalicious'

Think pink for a play this weekend at the Bristol Riverside Theatre.

Pinkalicious Pinkerton has a problem: She can't stop eating pink cupcakes. After ignoring her parents' warnings to stop eating so many cupcakes, Pinkalicious has come down with a case of pinkititis, turning pink from head to toe. What can save her from her pink fate? Can doses of healthful leafy greens save her? The play is based on the popular children's book by Victoria and Elizabeth Kann.

"Pinkalicious," 11 a.m., 1, and 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday

at Bristol Riverside Theatre,

120 Radcliffe St., Bristol. Admission: $15. Information: 215-785-0100 or www.brtstage.org.

Contact Monica Peters at mpeters@phillynews.com.