Pokémon GO Safari Zone Philadelphia Recap: Participants walked over 260,000 km and caught almost 4.5 million Pokémon

Niantic has announced new events for Pokémon GO. Read on below to learn more:

Thanks for taking part in Pokémon GO Safari Zone Philadelphia!

Pokémon GO Safari Zone in Philadelphia

During the Pokémon GO Safari Zone Philadelphia event—the first major real-world Pokémon GO event in the United States since 2019—tens of thousands of Trainers participated from around the world. From Fairmount Park itself to parks and homes all over the globe, participating Trainers walked over 260,000 km and caught almost 4.5 million Pokémon!



With Philadelphia’s silver skyline a silhouette just beyond the trees, Trainers took to Fairmount Park to encounter a variety of red, white, and blue Pokémon—an homage to Philadelphia’s rich history—such as Alolan Sandshrew and Voltorb. Rufflet surprised Trainers in GO Snapshot while Unown A, D, E, H, I, L, and P all made special appearances!

For the first time in the United States, event attendees were also able to purchase an exclusive Safari Zone T-shirt, which came with a matching in-game avatar item. Some lucky Trainers were even able to get their hands on the exclusive Pokémon TCG promo card featuring Professor Willow! Exclusive Niantic Philadelphia t-shirts were also available.



We’ve come a long way since Safari Zone Philadelphia’s original announcement in 2020, and we’re grateful to all of you for your patience and understanding. Thank you for taking part—either in person or remotely. Our events are special because you make them special!

Please be aware of your surroundings and follow guidelines from local health authorities when playing Pokémon GO. Upcoming events are subject to change. Be sure to follow us on social media, opt in to receiving push notifications, and subscribe to our emails to stay updated. For the latest on in-game events and feature updates, be sure to check this help center article.

—The Pokémon GO team

Source: Official Pokémon GO blog

Safari Zone Liverpool | The Trainer Club

The Trainer Club walks us through Sefton Park and Safari Zone Liverpool.

New dates and details now available for rescheduled Pokémon GO Safari Zone events

Trainers,

We know how meaningful and rewarding it is to connect and explore together in the real world through our live events. That’s why we’re excited to announce new dates for the Safari Zone events originally planned for 2020!

  • Pokémon GO Safari Zone: Liverpool is now scheduled for Friday, October 15, 2021, to Sunday, October 17, 2021, in Sefton Park. Check the event’s website in the coming weeks for more details.
  • Pokémon GO Safari Zone: Philadelphia is now scheduled for Friday, October 29, 2021, to Sunday, October 31, 2021, in Fairmount Park. Check the event’s website in the coming weeks for more details.
  • Pokémon GO Safari Zone: St. Louis is now scheduled for Friday, November 12, 2021, to Sunday, November 14, 2021, in Tower Grove Park. Additionally, the start and end times for Safari Zone St. Louis have shifted one hour earlier to provide the best possible on-site experience. Updated event hours are reflected on your ticket. Check the event’s website in the coming weeks for more details.

Not only will these Safari Zone celebrations take place in their original park locations, but also ticket holders will be able to participate in the event they have a ticket for, no matter where they are in the world. Global event hours will be based on each participant’s local time; for example, a Friday Early Access ticket for Safari Zone Philadelphia will grant event access on Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. local time.

Ticket holders will be able to enjoy the following features, whether they participate in an in-person event or play globally.

  • Featured Pokémon will be appearing in the wild and attracted to Incense.
  • You’ll be able to complete event-exclusive Special Research and Field Research tasks.
  • Incense activated during event hours will last for eight hours.
  • Lure Modules activated during event hours will last for four hours.
  • Special 2 km Eggs will be available.
  • For Safari Zone Philadelphia ticket holders, take a snapshot for a surprise!

All ticket holders who would like to join an in-person event must RSVP. This is so that we have an accurate count of those who plan to attend an in-person event and to make sure we keep the event space safe for distanced gathering. Ticket holders will receive an email with more information on how to RSVP soon.

Safari Zone ticket holders will now see an updated date and time for their event in the Events tab. Ticket selections have not been modified; for example, if you purchased a Friday Early Access ticket, you’ll have a Friday Early Access ticket for the updated event. No additional tickets will be sold for these events.

The City Explorer Pass experience has been removed from these events, and those who purchased this add-on will have it refunded. Niantic will initiate all refunds by October 2, 2021.

We’re working closely with local authorities to design safe event experiences, implementing precautions such as careful line management, social-distancing protocols, and mask requirements for all staff members. When planning your Safari Zone experience, please follow all health guidelines and pay attention to any travel restrictions. If these events must be postponed again due to governmental guidance or direction from local authorities, we will notify ticket holders as soon as possible.

Please be aware of your surroundings and follow guidelines from local health authorities when playing Pokémon GO. Upcoming events are subject to change. Be sure to follow us on social media, opt in to receiving push notifications, and subscribe to our emails to stay updated. For the latest on in-game events and feature updates, be sure to check this help center article.

—The Pokémon GO team

Source: Official Pokémon GO blog

Niantic has announced new events for Pokémon GO. Read on below to learn more:

Thanks for taking part in Pokémon GO Safari Zone Philadelphia!

Pokémon GO Safari Zone in Philadelphia

During the Pokémon GO Safari Zone Philadelphia event—the first major real-world Pokémon GO event in the United States since 2019—tens of thousands of Trainers participated from around the world. From Fairmount Park itself to parks and homes all over the globe, participating Trainers walked over 260,000 km and caught almost 4.5 million Pokémon!

During the Pokémon GO Safari Zone Philadelphia event—the first major real-world Pokémon GO event in the United States since 2019—tens of thousands of Trainers participated from around the world. From Fairmount Park itself to parks and homes all over the globe, participating Trainers walked over 260,000 km and caught almost 4.5 million Pokémon!



With Philadelphia’s silver skyline a silhouette just beyond the trees, Trainers took to Fairmount Park to encounter a variety of red, white, and blue Pokémon—an homage to Philadelphia’s rich history—such as Alolan Sandshrew and Voltorb. Rufflet surprised Trainers in GO Snapshot while Unown A, D, E, H, I, L, and P all made special appearances!

For the first time in the United States, event attendees were also able to purchase an exclusive Safari Zone T-shirt, which came with a matching in-game avatar item. Some lucky Trainers were even able to get their hands on the exclusive Pokémon TCG promo card featuring Professor Willow! Exclusive Niantic Philadelphia t-shirts were also available.



We’ve come a long way since Safari Zone Philadelphia’s original announcement in 2020, and we’re grateful to all of you for your patience and understanding. Thank you for taking part—either in person or remotely. Our events are special because you make them special!

Please be aware of your surroundings and follow guidelines from local health authorities when playing Pokémon GO. Upcoming events are subject to change. Be sure to follow us on social media, opt in to receiving push notifications, and subscribe to our emails to stay updated. For the latest on in-game events and feature updates, be sure to check this help center article.

—The Pokémon GO team

Source: Official Pokémon GO blog

Safari Zone Liverpool | The Trainer Club

The Trainer Club walks us through Sefton Park and Safari Zone Liverpool.

New dates and details now available for rescheduled Pokémon GO Safari Zone events

Trainers,

We know how meaningful and rewarding it is to connect and explore together in the real world through our live events. That’s why we’re excited to announce new dates for the Safari Zone events originally planned for 2020!

  • Pokémon GO Safari Zone: Liverpool is now scheduled for Friday, October 15, 2021, to Sunday, October 17, 2021, in Sefton Park. Check the event’s website in the coming weeks for more details.
  • Pokémon GO Safari Zone: Philadelphia is now scheduled for Friday, October 29, 2021, to Sunday, October 31, 2021, in Fairmount Park. Check the event’s website in the coming weeks for more details.
  • Pokémon GO Safari Zone: St. Louis is now scheduled for Friday, November 12, 2021, to Sunday, November 14, 2021, in Tower Grove Park. Additionally, the start and end times for Safari Zone St. Louis have shifted one hour earlier to provide the best possible on-site experience. Updated event hours are reflected on your ticket. Check the event’s website in the coming weeks for more details.

Not only will these Safari Zone celebrations take place in their original park locations, but also ticket holders will be able to participate in the event they have a ticket for, no matter where they are in the world. Global event hours will be based on each participant’s local time; for example, a Friday Early Access ticket for Safari Zone Philadelphia will grant event access on Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. local time.

Ticket holders will be able to enjoy the following features, whether they participate in an in-person event or play globally.

  • Featured Pokémon will be appearing in the wild and attracted to Incense.
  • You’ll be able to complete event-exclusive Special Research and Field Research tasks.
  • Incense activated during event hours will last for eight hours.
  • Lure Modules activated during event hours will last for four hours.
  • Special 2 km Eggs will be available.
  • For Safari Zone Philadelphia ticket holders, take a snapshot for a surprise!

All ticket holders who would like to join an in-person event must RSVP. This is so that we have an accurate count of those who plan to attend an in-person event and to make sure we keep the event space safe for distanced gathering. Ticket holders will receive an email with more information on how to RSVP soon.

Safari Zone ticket holders will now see an updated date and time for their event in the Events tab. Ticket selections have not been modified; for example, if you purchased a Friday Early Access ticket, you’ll have a Friday Early Access ticket for the updated event. No additional tickets will be sold for these events.

The City Explorer Pass experience has been removed from these events, and those who purchased this add-on will have it refunded. Niantic will initiate all refunds by October 2, 2021.

We’re working closely with local authorities to design safe event experiences, implementing precautions such as careful line management, social-distancing protocols, and mask requirements for all staff members. When planning your Safari Zone experience, please follow all health guidelines and pay attention to any travel restrictions. If these events must be postponed again due to governmental guidance or direction from local authorities, we will notify ticket holders as soon as possible.

Please be aware of your surroundings and follow guidelines from local health authorities when playing Pokémon GO. Upcoming events are subject to change. Be sure to follow us on social media, opt in to receiving push notifications, and subscribe to our emails to stay updated. For the latest on in-game events and feature updates, be sure to check this help center article.

—The Pokémon GO team

Source: Official Pokémon GO blog

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