Jefferson Health Plans Welcomed Hundreds of Families for Day at the Lehigh Valley Zoo

Lehigh County, PA, Sept. 22, 2026 – Jefferson Health Plans hosted its annual Day at the Lehigh Valley Zoo on Saturday, September 19, bringing together community members from across the region for a day of family fun, education, and member engagement.

The free community event welcomed registered attendees for complimentary admission to the zoo packed with a day filled with family friendly activities. Guests spent their time exploring exhibits, learning about wildlife, and enjoying quality time with family and friends. Attendees received complimentary food and drink vouchers to help their families enjoy a full day of activities at no cost. Throughout the day, Jefferson Health Plans’ team members talked with attendees and provided information about the benefits and services offered.

"This event was a special opportunity for us to bring families together and reinforce our commitment to the communities we serve,” said Krista Hoglund, ASA, MAAA, MBA, President, Jefferson Health Plans. "We were thrilled to see so many people enjoying the zoo, spending time with loved ones and learning more about the resources available to them through Jefferson Health Plans."

The Annual Day at the Zoo events in both the Lehigh Valley and Philadelphia regions are part of Jefferson Health Plans' broader commitment to supporting healthy communities through outreach, education, and family-focused initiatives.

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About Jefferson

Jefferson is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware. More than 65,000 people strong, Jefferson is dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical, and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, the College of Business, the College of Fashion & Textiles, and the College of Architecture, Design & Engineering, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 11 colleges and one school offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,700 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit healthcare systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 33 hospital campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed healthcare organization offering a broad range of health coverage options to more than 400,000 members for more than 40 years.