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 News & Updates
Erie Zoo Welcomes New Animals
Posted on November 21st, 2022 at 11:45 AM
[ERIE, Pennsylvania] – This fall the Erie Zoo welcomes new animals to their collection.
Merski to present $250,000 check to Erie Zoo Nov. 1
Posted on November 1st, 2022 at 2:00 PM
Merski to present $250,000 check to Erie Zoo Nov. 1: Grant will fund work needed to regain accreditation
Erie Zoo Receives RACP Grant
Posted on October 27th, 2022 at 9:00 AM
The Erie Zoo is excited to announce that they have been selected as a recipient for a $3 million grant from the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP). The RACP grant sees applicants from across the state of Pennsylvania, and the Erie Zoo was one of three selected in Erie County to receive funding.
Erie Zoo mourns the passing of Amur tiger, Viktor
Posted on September 17th, 2022 at 10:29 AM
Erie, PA – This Saturday, September 17th, the Erie Zoo is mourning the loss of senior Amur tiger, Viktor, who passed away Saturday morning.
Erie Zoo remembers Queen of the Zoo
Posted on September 12th, 2022 at 12:44 PM
Erie, PA – The Erie Zoo is honoring the memory of senior resident African lion Nala, who was humanly euthanized today, September 12th, 2022, surrounded by many of her loving caregivers.
Zoo Closing Early
Posted on September 5th, 2022 at 3:48 PM
Your Erie Zoo will be closing early on October 1st at 3pm to prepare for our Lions, Tigers & Beers Fundraiser. Thank you for your understanding!
Tickets for Lions, Tigers & Beers go on sale Friday, September 2nd at 8am. Purchase yours here.
The Erie Zoo Opens New Habitat and Welcomes New Species
Posted on July 20th, 2022 at 8:35 AM
Erie, PA – On Wednesday, July 20th the Erie Zoo announced the grand opening of the Hilbert Family Primate Habitat. The new space in the heart of the zoo currently features two Eastern black and white colobus monkeys with zoo officials planning to feature additional species in the near future. Read Full Press Release Below
Erie Zoo Economic Impact Study
Posted on June 21st, 2022 at 12:29 PM
Study Finds Erie Zoo Generated $100 Million in Economic Impact Over Five Years
Study shows long-term public investment pales in comparison to similar-sized zoos
Erie, PA (June 21, 2022) – A nationally recognized firm headquartered in Erie, Pennsylvania published a pro-bono economic impact analysis today that found the Erie Zoo has generated more than $100 million in economic impact over the past five years. The study further concluded that the economic activity generates $21.2 million annually in Pennsylvania and that more than $17.8 million of those funds stays in Erie County alone.
Read Full Press Release and Economic Impact Study Below
The Main Building is Officially Open!
Posted on May 25th, 2022 at 10:15 AM
On Wednesday, May 25th the Erie Zoo is reopening their Main Building for the first time in over two years. As part of the zoo’s Wild Open Spaces Capital Campaign, construction on the building began in the fall of 2019 thanks to a generous gift from Erie philanthropist Tom Hagen. The goal of the project was to restore the building back to its historical 1930’s façade as well as make some minor improvements to the interior. Read the full Press Release below.
