Erie Zoo News & Updates

Major Attraction Will Draw Visitors from Across Great Lakes Region

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ERIE, PA (February 19, 2025)— The Erie Zoo will present the region’s first-ever Chinese Lantern Festival, Glow Wild, produced by Hanart Culture. The zoo announced today that the nationaly-renowned event will be at the zoo from April 17th until June 15th, illuminating every Thursday through Sunday evening from 6pm to 10pm. The awe-inspiring event will transform the Erie Zoo into a stunning display of unique, hand-crafted and spectacularly illuminated art, offering visitors a one-of-a-kind cultural experience.

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ERIE, PA (November 1, 2024) – The Erie Zoo is proud to announce it has been awarded a $2 million grant from the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) today. The RACP grant is a competitive state grant awarded to projects with economic, cultural, civic, recreational and historical value. 

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[Erie-PA]— Today, the Erie Zoo proudly unveiled its new centennial logo, kicking off a year-long celebration of its 100th anniversary. With 2024 marking 100 years of connecting the community with wildlife and nature, the zoo is planning an array of special events and programs that will continue into 2025, ensuring the celebration extends well beyond this momentous year.

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[Erie-PA]— The Erie Zoo is heartbroken to announce the passing of beloved senior resident, Caax (pronounced Cah-sh), the jaguar. After a sudden decline in health, Caax was humanely euthanized on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, while surrounded by many of his devoted caregivers.

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[Erie-PA]— The Erie Zoo is excited to announce the grand reveal of its newly renovated front entrance gate, a project that honors both the past and the future of Erie’s beloved zoo. This significant upgrade features beautifully restored mosaics, an impressive new archway, and modern steel gates, which openly welcomes visitors upon arrival.

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Erie Zoo Appoints Roo Kojancie, Chief Executive Officer

Fmr. Zookeeper, COO will lead the zoo’s centennial anniversary, strategic plan, reaccredidation efforts

ERIE, PA (December 5, 2023) - The Erie Zoo announced Melissa “Roo” Kojancie as its new chief executive officer today, after a robust months-long search to replace Scott Mitchell, who continues to serve as the zoo’s director of development. Kojancie has more than twenty years of industry experience, serving as an animal keeper, educator, and the chief operating officer of the Erie Zoo.

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We are PURRRing with excitement for International Cat Day on Tuesday, August 8th! 

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Check out the creative ways the Erie Zoo's animal care staff uses enrichment practices to assist our animals in beating the heat and enjoying the summer sun!

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The Erie Zoo is home to over 300 animals and some of these animals have been with us for a long time! Dive into this article and learn about our newest addition to the Erie Zoo, Nuri, the Amur tiger, and learn about discover how we care for our senior animals here at the Zoo. 

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This 2023 event season is full of the same old events you've grown to love and look forward to enhanced and revamped events from the past, and brand-new events that you ought to be sure to check out!

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