Holiday Gift Guide
Make Holiday Wishes Come True with Gifts That Support Your Erie Zoo
There's nothing quite like the wonder of wildlife to lift your spirits this holiday season. Explore our Holiday Gift Guide to find the perfect gifts to warm hearts and support our mission. Every unforgettable experience you give helps us care for the 300+ wild animals that call Erie Zoo home and supports our wildlife conservation efforts.
Admission Tickets – A Day of Animal Adventures
Give the gift of a zoo visit! Your friends and loved ones can explore the beauties of our 15-acre zoo on a date of their choice.
- Tickets Valid Through: September 30, 2025
- Bonus: Add on train or carousel rides, and a gift card for a complete experience!
Gift Cards – The Ultimate Gift of Choice
Let your gift recipient choose their own adventure with an Erie Zoo gift card!
- Physical & E-Gift Cards Available: Valid towards memberships, admission, rides, or gift shop purchases.
Zoo Memberships – The Gift That Keeps on Giving!
Treat your friends and family to a full year of wildlife adventures at the Erie Zoo.
- Includes: Free admission, exclusive events, discounts throughout the year, and MORE!
- Why It Matters: When you give a Zoo membership, you are offering the recipient educational experiences and fun-filled memories for a whole year. Memberships support top-notch animal care, wildlife conservation, and contribute directly to the zoo's operations as a nonprofit.
Animal Art – Unique Creations by Your Favorite Animals
From paw prints to brushstrokes, each piece of art is one of a kind. Perfect for those who love creative gifts with a wild twist!
Pen Pal Program – Receive Letters from a Zoo Animal
Perfect for children, classrooms, scout troops, or assisted living residents. Stay connected with your favorite zoo animals through fun, personalized letters!
EdZOOcation Camps and Classes – Experiences to Remember
Give the little ones on your list an experience they won't forget at the Zoo! Purchase a Zoo gift certificate that can be used toward Zoo camps or classes – the perfect way to get in touch with your wild side and make great memories to look back on forever.
Animal Sponsorship – Make a Difference and Build a Special Connection
Adopt an animal on behalf of a loved one and help provide year-round care.
- Starting at $30, each sponsorship includes:
- Sponsor certificate
- Animal fact sheet
- Photo of your sponsored animal
- Recognition on the Erie Zoo website
- & more!
Wayfinding Memory Markers
Leave a legacy at the Erie Zoo with a personalized Memory Marker. These four-sided markers, featuring QR codes linking to your stories, preserve family memories as part of the Zoo's history.
Purchase a Gift for the Critters
Help fulfill the needs of our animals by donating enrichment items from our wishlist. These gifts provide mental and physical stimulation, allowing animals to engage in their natural behaviors.
Make a Donation to Support the Zoo
Your seasonal contribution helps us inspire the conservation of animals and the natural world. Be part of something wonderful this holiday season by donating directly to your Erie Zoo.
Centennial Anniversary Golden Ticket
Donate $25+ for a chance to win a lifetime family membership with unlimited visits and exclusive perks for life!
*Entries are valid for donations over $25, including wayfinding markers and animal sponsorships. Purchases of gift cards, admission tickets, experiences, and classes are not eligible.