Events
Wild Wednesdays
Tue, Jul 01, 2025-Thu, Jul 31, 2025
WILD WEDNESDAYS ARE HERE! 🐾🌟
Get ready to turn up the fun because Wednesdays just got WILD at the Erie Zoo! For every Wednesdays in July, we're extending our hours to 8pm to bring you unforgettable evenings filled with excitement and entertainment.
💳 Exclusive Member Perks – Erie Zoo Members score extra discounts to make these wild nights even sweeter!
New this year, members will receive a Wild Wednesdays Punch Card to track their visits. Every Wednesday you attend, you'll get a punch and receive that week's featured treat or activity.
Collect all five punches and return your completed card to the gift shop to be entered to win a certificate for a private tortoise feeding experience—a truly unforgettable behind-the-scenes moment!
Collect all five punches and return your completed card to the gift shop to be entered to win a certificate for a private tortoise feeding experience—a truly unforgettable behind-the-scenes moment!
Wild Wednesdays Membership Perk Schedule
July 2 – Centennial Celebration NightLet's kick things off with cake! Join us as we celebrate the Zoo's 100th birthday with free slices of birthday cake while supplies last. It's a sweet start to a wild summer!
July 9 – Enrichment ExplorersHelp us make a difference for the animals! Members are invited to create enrichment items that our animal care team will use in exhibits the following day. Then, step into select exhibit spaces to help place your creations for the animals to discover. We'll capture the fun and share photos on social media—so you can spot your enrichment in action later!
July 16 – Rock It & Top ItGet creative and treat yourself! Decorate your own zoo-themed rock to take home—and help us spread the love by placing it in your neighborhood or local park to brighten someone's day.
Then swing by for a free ice cream sundae (while supplies last). Pick your favorite toppings and cool down with a sweet reward after all that artistic effort!
July 23 – Carousel Spins & Summer GrinsEnjoy one free carousel ride per person and soak in the evening magic! Whether you choose a galloping horse or a grinning gorilla, it's a classic way to enjoy summer at the zoo.
July 30 – Friends & Freeze PopsIt's the final Wild Wednesday, and members can bring one guest for free - don't worry, this won't affect your current guest pass numbers if you have them! Celebrate with a friend and enjoy complimentary freeze pops as we wrap up a wildly fun July with cool treats and warm memories.
Good to Know- Wild Wednesdays perks are for members only—but the Zoo is open to the public until 8 PM each Wednesday.
- All named members who are present can participate in that week's activity.
- Lost your punch card? No problem! We'll happily provide a replacement.
- All activities, treats, and entertainment take place from 5–8 PM during extended hours.