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.
Erie Zoo News & Updates
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ERIE ZOO AWARED $2 MILLION DOLLARS OF STATE FUNDS STATE INVESTMENT WILL SUPPORT NEW VETERINARY CENTER
Posted on November 1st, 2024 at 3:36 PM
ERIE ZOO LAUNCHES 100 YEAR CELEBRATION, UNVEILS CENTENNIAL LOGO
Posted on October 3rd, 2024 at 9:00 AM
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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.
ERIE ZOO GRIEVES THE PASSING OF CAAX THE JAGUAR
Posted on August 8th, 2024 at 4:00 PM
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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.
ERIE ZOO REVEALS NEWLY RESTORED FRONT GATE
Posted on July 19th, 2024 at 9:45 AM
[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.
Press Release Announcing Erie Zoo CEO
Posted on December 5th, 2023 at 11:00 AM
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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.
International Cat Day
Posted on August 4th, 2023 at 3:58 PM
Summertime Enrichment
Posted on July 7th, 2023 at 10:19 AM
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!
Senior Animal Care
Posted on June 2nd, 2023 at 12:05 PM
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.
There's So Much To Do at the Erie Zoo
Posted on May 3rd, 2023 at 4:12 PM
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!
Out with the Old in with the Zoo
Posted on April 4th, 2023 at 11:13 AM
This year the Erie Zoo will undergo many changes and improvements across zoo grounds. Check out this article to learn about all the exciting improvements we have planned for this year and years to come and learn how to navigate the zoo as these changes are being made!
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