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.
Erie Zoo News & Updates
There's So Much To Do at the Erie Zoo
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
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!
Save the Chubby Unicorn PRE-SALE
Joe's Story
Joe’s Story - One year since we said goodbye…
Anyone who has visited the Erie Zoo since 2002 when Wild Asia opened for the first time couldn’t help but be immediately taken with the resident male Bornean orangutan, Joe. Over the years Joe not only captured the hearts of many staff and volunteers, but also the Erie community at large.
Erie Zoo Announces Two New Species to join the Zoo.
Erie Zoo Announces Two New Species to join the Zoo.
[Erie, PA] - On March 10th, 2023 the Erie Zoo reveals two new species to join the Hilbert Family Primate Habitat - Allen’s swamp monkeys and lesser spot-nosed guenons.
Wild About You At The Erie Zoo
It’s finally February and love is in the air! In the spirit of the season and as we all look to celebrate the different variations of love in our lives, we thought it was only appropriate to spotlight the romance between the couples here at the Erie Zoo.
Caring for the Zoo
What does a zoo do in the off-season? With over 300 animals in our care, you bet that they keep us busy all year long. Read along with us as we explore the zoo veterinary world, introduce our new Lead Veterinarian, Dr. Jenna Epstein, and learn of the many aspirations the Erie Zoo has for its future vet center!
Erie Zoo Welcomes New Animals
[ERIE, Pennsylvania] – This fall the Erie Zoo welcomes new animals to their collection.
Merski to present $250,000 check to Erie Zoo Nov. 1
Merski to present $250,000 check to Erie Zoo Nov. 1: Grant will fund work needed to regain accreditation