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Your Erie Zoo is open from March 1 - November 30
Visitor Info at a Glance
HOURS
ZOO GROUNDS
Open Daily 10am-5pm (last admission 4:15pm) from March 1st-November 30th
OFFICE HOURS
Monday through Friday 8 am - 4:30 pm (closed for lunch 1-1:30 pm)
*Closed for the following holidays: Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Black Friday, Christmas Eve through New Year's Day
Open Daily 10am-5pm (last admission 4:15pm) from March 1st-November 30th
OFFICE HOURS
Monday through Friday 8 am - 4:30 pm (closed for lunch 1-1:30 pm)
*Closed for the following holidays: Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Black Friday, Christmas Eve through New Year's Day
PHONE (814) 864-4091
ADMISSION
ADULT 13 + ABOVE: $12
SENIORS 62 + ABOVE: $10
CHILDREN 2-12: $8
23 MONTHS + UNDER: FREE
SENIORS 62 + ABOVE: $10
CHILDREN 2-12: $8
23 MONTHS + UNDER: FREE
*off-season rates are $1 less during March, April, October and November.
Announcements
ERIE ZOO AWARED $2 MILLION DOLLARS OF STATE FUNDS STATE INVESTMENT WILL SUPPORT NEW VETERINARY CENTER
Posted on November 1st 2024ERIE, PA (November 1, 2024) – The Erie Zoo is proud to announce it has been awarded a $2 million grant from the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) today. The RACP grant is a competitive state grant awarded to projects with economic, cultural, civic, recreational and historical value.
ERIE ZOO LAUNCHES 100 YEAR CELEBRATION, UNVEILS CENTENNIAL LOGO
Posted on October 3rd 2024FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
[Erie-PA]— Today, the Erie Zoo proudly unveiled its new centennial logo, kicking off a year-long celebration of its 100th anniversary. With 2024 marking 100 years of connecting the community with wildlife and nature, the zoo is planning an array of special events and programs that will continue into 2025, ensuring the celebration extends well beyond this momentous year.
ERIE ZOO GRIEVES THE PASSING OF CAAX THE JAGUAR
Posted on August 8th 2024FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
[Erie-PA]— The Erie Zoo is heartbroken to announce the passing of beloved senior resident, Caax (pronounced Cah-sh), the jaguar. After a sudden decline in health, Caax was humanely euthanized on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, while surrounded by many of his devoted caregivers.
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