As a nonprofit, your Erie Zoo depends on ticket sales, memberships, concession purchases, donations, and education programs to care for the animals and keep our facility functioning.
Due to the closure of the zoo in response to the Covid-19 outbreak, we are asking for support from our community so we can continue providing the best quality care for your animals that call the Erie Zoo home. Please consider a donation to our Emergency Fund today - no gift is too small in this time of need.
June 24th, 2020
The wait is over! We are ready to welcome you back to your Erie Zoo! We will re-open our gates on this Friday, June 26th! From June 26th through July 2nd will be for Erie Zoo members only. Starting Friday, July 3rd we will re-open to everyone!
ALL tickets MUST be reserved in advance online.
Reserve Tickets
Re-Opening Plan
June 1st, 2020
The following events have been cancelled or postponed due to the Covid-19 closure. Updates to come.
Cancelled Events: Wild Wednesdays, Senior Citizen's Day, and Sweet Safari
Postponed Events: Private October Membership Event (rhino-themed), and GalapaZOOza 2020
May 13th, 2020
The following events have been cancelled or postponed due to the Covid-19 closure. Updates to come.
Cancelled Events: Erie Zoo Parade/WQLN Kids Day, Equipment Day, and WICU First Warning Weather Day
Postponed Events: UPMC National Senior Health & Fitness Day, Private October Membership Event (rhino-themed), and GalapaZOOza 2020
May 11th, 2020
Update GalapaZOOza 2020 Event:
Due to the current uncertainty and Erie Zoo closure caused by the Covid-19 virus, we have made the decision to temporarily postpone GalapaZOOza 2020 - The Roaring 20's.
Since we are unsure of what the future holds for us over the next couple months along with our desire to offer you a top quality (and safe) event, we feel this is the best action at this time. We plan to reschedule the event for later this year and will announce the reschedule date as soon as it is available.
GalapaZOOza is an event that we look forward to every year. It is not only a WILDly good time, but it also serves the very important purpose of being our largest fundraiser of the year. As a nonprofit, we depend on GalapaZOOza to provide a large source of funding for our daily functioning.
We thank you all for your patience and understanding during these difficult times. We hope to reschedule AND see you all again soon!
May 9th, 2020
April 14th, 2020
The following events have been cancelled or postponed due to the Covid-19 closure. Updates to come.
Cancelled Events: Party for the Planet, Cinco de Rhino, and Erie Zoo Parade.
Postponed Events: UPMC National Senior Health & Fitness Day and Private October Membership Event (rhino-themed)
April 5th, 2020
As a nonprofit, your Erie Zoo depends on ticket sales, memberships, concession purchases, donations, and education programs to care for the animals and keep our facility functioning.
We would like to ask our supporters that if you are able and willing, to continue to support us through purchasing/renewing your membership online, sponsoring an animal, donating to our "Emergency Fund", or simply spreading the word via your social media. We know this is a difficult time for all of us, so no amount or way of help is too small.
During this time, please take comfort in knowing that we are maintaining the highest quality of animal care. As always, the animals are our top priority. Your support will allow us to continue to care for your animals at the highest level. We thank you for all of your continued support! 💚
March 17th, 2020
In response to the directive addressing the Covid-19 (coronavirus) situation issued by Governor Tom Wolf, effective today, Tuesday March 16th, your Erie Zoo will be CLOSED for a minimum of two weeks. Please check our Facebook and website for up to date information as the situation progresses.
All classes, programs, and events are cancelled during this time.
We thank you for your understanding and support during this difficult time.
March 16th, 2020
Due to recent circumstances, the decision has been made to cancel all the "Experience Curling" events at the Flo Fabrizio Ice Center.
Those who have purchased tickets will be receiving a refund. We are sorry for any inconvenience or disappointment. Our plan is to move forward with a similar event when we reopen in the fall so stay tuned!
March 13th, 2020
All Erie Zoo classes and programs are cancelled until March 27th.
Zoo classes follow the Erie School District closure procedures. With all Pennsylvania school districts now closing through March 27th, we will also be cancelling classes through March 27th as well.
Please call the Education Department Monday-Friday 8am-5pm with any questions or refunds at (814) 864-4091 x22