Recent Announcements from the Erie Zoo

Erie Zoo Announces Two New Species to join the Zoo.

[Erie, PA] - On March 10th, 2023 the Erie Zoo reveals two new species to join the Hilbert Family Primate Habitat - Allen’s swamp monkeys and lesser spot-nosed guenons.

Flo Fabrizio Ice Center -- Evening sessions for public skate on Friday, February 10th at 7pm and Saturday, February 11th at 7pm are cancelled. Afternoon skates will resume as normal on Saturday, February 11th from 12pm-2pm and Sunday, February 12th from 12pm-2pm. 

Share your everlasting love (or loathing) by naming an Erie Zoo cockroach after your favorite love bug (or unwanted pest)! $10 for a digital package and $20 for a mailed packed (with a bonus rubber hitchhiker).

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The Erie Zoo Office is currently undergoing repairs to remedy water damage that occurred over the holidays. If you are having trouble reaching staff during business hours of Monday through Friday between 9am - 4pm, please leave a message at (814) 864-4091 or email office@eriezoo.org and a staff member will get back to you as soon as possible. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding during this time. 

[ERIE, Pennsylvania] – This fall the Erie Zoo welcomes new animals to their collection.

The Erie Zoo will not be charging admission on November 8th and November 9th as part of the zoo will be closed for preparation for the upcoming North American River Otter Exhibit renovation. We apologize for the inconvenience and hope you enjoy your visit! 

Merski to present $250,000 check to Erie Zoo Nov. 1: Grant will fund work needed to regain accreditation

Reminder! Lions, Tigers, and Beers tickets are sold out for tonight’s event. Please be note we can only guarantee authenticity and entry with tickets bought directly from the Erie Zoo. It is highly discouraged to purchase tickets from solicitors as we cannot guarantee they are valid.

Erie, PA – This Saturday, September 17^th, the Erie Zoo is mourning the loss of senior Amur tiger, Viktor, who passed away Saturday morning.

Erie, PA – The Erie Zoo is honoring the memory of senior resident African lion Nala, who was humanly euthanized today, September 12^th, 2022, surrounded by many of her loving caregivers.