Announcements - Erie Zoo

The Mane Event Ticket Sale

Posted on July 1st, 2021 at 4:54 PM

The Mane Event 2021: Back in the Wild! tickets will go on sale Friday, July 2nd at 8am online only. Limit of 4 per person.
Erie Zoo Members: $175
Non-members: $225

Buy Tickets Here

Zoo Early Closing

Posted on June 27th, 2021 at 12:26 PM

Please note, the Zoo will be closing early at 2pm on Saturday, July 24th to prepare for the Zoo's fundraiser "The Mane Event."

We're Hiring!

Posted on May 24th, 2021 at 11:00 AM

We're hiring! Join the Erie Zoo team today! Looking for part-time summer staff for all days of the week!

Starting May 31st No More Ticket Reservations

Posted on May 18th, 2021 at 4:43 PM

Starting May 31st (Memorial Day) timed ticket reservations will no longer be required to visit the zoo. This is in compliance with CDC and PA State recommendations. Entry to the zoo will resume as normal this day. Your Erie Zoo is open daily 10am-5pm.

Party for the Planet: Ways to Celebrate at Home!

Posted on April 3rd, 2021 at 11:16 AM

Our Party for the Planet event may have come and gone, but the party isn't over yet! There are lots of ways you can continue celebrating at home! With Earth Day (April 22nd), Endangered Species Day (May 21st) and World Oceans Day (June 8th) coming up, why not see the article below for great ways to better our planet at home!

All Together for Animals Virtual Concert

Posted on March 26th, 2021 at 8:50 AM

We are excited to announce that we’ve teamed up with the Association of Zoos & Aquariums and some of today’s top country artists to produce an incredible, virtual concert fundraising event – exclusively for our members and donors! Join us Wednesday, March 31st at 8pm ET for "All Together for Animals" LIVE!

Learn more below!

Now Hiring: Part-Time Receptionist

Posted on March 23rd, 2021 at 1:17 PM

Join our Team! We are looking for an enthusastic personality to join our office staff. Open position is a part-time receptionist to assist with office management and visitor relations. See link below for additional details.

Change in Public Skate Hours

Posted on February 24th, 2021 at 11:27 AM

Change of public skate hours at the Flo Fabrizio Ice Center. Starting February 26th through March 13th public skate will take place Fridays & Saturdays from 7pm-9pm only. Last public skate for the season will be March 13th.

Round up the pack: Erie Zoo is scheduled to open Feb. 27

Posted on February 15th, 2021 at 3:00 AM

Round up the pack: The Erie Zoo is scheduled to open Feb. 27th for the 2021 season! Erie Times-News // Ron Leonardi

Suffering from cabin fever?

In two weeks, Erie County families can seek some deserved pre-spring entertainment at the Erie Zoo, which is scheduled to open Feb. 27 following its three-month winter closure.