Erie, PA – The Erie Zoo is saddened to announce the passing of ‘Joe’, a beloved member of the zoo family.
Erie Zoo News & Updates
Joe Orangutan Update #3
Posted on March 16th, 2022 at 9:53 AM
At this moment Joe’s condition continues to be stable and the orangutan family remains behind the scenes... Read More Below
Joe Orangutan Update #2
Posted on March 11th, 2022 at 9:00 AM
Joe the orangutan’s condition continues to hold stable... Read More Below
Joe Orangutan Update
Posted on March 9th, 2022 at 9:17 AM
As many of you may have noticed, this past weekend Joe the orangutan was feeling under the weather and the family was off exhibit for opening weekend.
This past weekend primate keepers first observed Joe the Erie Zoo’s 36 year-old male Bornean orangutan displaying symptoms of decreased appetite, lethargy, and lack of engagement. A Covid-19 test was performed and the results came back negative. After careful consideration, the veterinary and animal care teams determined it would be in the family’s best interest to keep Joe, Dasa, and Otis behind the scenes in their bedroom area while investigating the cause.
Full update below.
Erie Zoo to pursue reaccreditation
Posted on November 17th, 2021 at 4:00 PM
Erie, PA -- The Erie Zoo confirms the loss of accreditation by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. While saddened by the news, the zoo team chooses to look at this as a learning opportunity, keeping their focus on providing excellent animal care and conservation education, while working on sustainable growth and advancement. The earliest the zoo can apply for reaccreditation is September of 2022.
Palm Oil Crisis
Posted on July 29th, 2021 at 7:00 AM
Orangutans are endangered and there are less than 100,000 Bornean, about 13,000 Sumatran, and no more than 800 Tapanuli left in the wild. Their biggest threat is NON-sustainable palm oil farming. This could cause the extinction of orangutans in the wild in the very near future without your help.
Thank you 2021 Mane Event Sponsors
Posted on July 26th, 2021 at 11:26 AM
Thank you to all of our sponsors and attendees for our 2021 The Mane Event Fundraiser! It is because of generous people like you that the Erie Zoo is able to accomplish its mission of wildlife conservation and education.
Zoo Early Closing
Posted on June 27th, 2021 at 12:26 PM
Please note, the Zoo will be closing early at 2pm on Saturday, July 24th to prepare for the Zoo's fundraiser "The Mane Event."
We're Hiring!
Posted on May 24th, 2021 at 11:00 AM
We're hiring! Join the Erie Zoo team today! Looking for part-time summer staff for all days of the week!
Party for the Planet: Ways to Celebrate at Home!
Posted on April 3rd, 2021 at 11:16 AM
Our Party for the Planet event may have come and gone, but the party isn't over yet! There are lots of ways you can continue celebrating at home! With Earth Day (April 22nd), Endangered Species Day (May 21st) and World Oceans Day (June 8th) coming up, why not see the article below for great ways to better our planet at home!
