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!
Erie Zoo News & Updates
All Together for Animals Virtual Concert
Posted on March 26th, 2021 at 8:50 AM
We are excited to announce that we’ve teamed up with the Association of Zoos & Aquariums and some of today’s top country artists to produce an incredible, virtual concert fundraising event – exclusively for our members and donors! Join us Wednesday, March 31st at 8pm ET for "All Together for Animals" LIVE!
Learn more below!
Now Hiring: Part-Time Receptionist
Posted on March 23rd, 2021 at 1:17 PM
Join our Team! We are looking for an enthusastic personality to join our office staff. Open position is a part-time receptionist to assist with office management and visitor relations. See link below for additional details.
Round up the pack: Erie Zoo is scheduled to open Feb. 27
Posted on February 15th, 2021 at 3:00 AM
Round up the pack: The Erie Zoo is scheduled to open Feb. 27th for the 2021 season! Erie Times-News // Ron Leonardi
Suffering from cabin fever?
In two weeks, Erie County families can seek some deserved pre-spring entertainment at the Erie Zoo, which is scheduled to open Feb. 27 following its three-month winter closure.
ZooBOO is #EerieStrong
Posted on October 15th, 2020 at 1:00 PM
This year we doing an extra special display for the Eerie Express train ride at ZooBOO 2020! Your Zoo teamed up with The Erie Community Foundation & local Erie nonprofits to create unique displays from around our community! Though this year has been tough, together we stand #EerieStrong! Check out all the nonprofits & their displays in the article below!
Erie Zoo Welcomes Knoxville Zoo Red Panda Cub
Posted on September 30th, 2020 at 7:00 AM
On September 17th “Joe” joined the Erie Zoo family and became “Neo’s” new companion. Research shows that red panda cubs do best when raised together so this match was a great opportunity for continued healthy development for the two males.
Read the full Press Release below.
ZooBoo Contest 2020
Posted on September 18th, 2020 at 1:08 AM
ZooBOO is around the corner and we are always looking for new ways to decorate and make our Zoo a scary, but not TOO scary, place for families to enjoy. This year we need your help❗️
Remote Learning Day Camp
Posted on September 9th, 2020 at 10:10 AM
The Erie Zoo is offering up something wildly different this school year~ 15 campers a day can join us for a wild adventure in remote learning. We will provide animal themed activities and walks around your child's remote learning schedule. All remote learning is through your child's school district. Campers will need to bring their own lunch. We will provide a snack and water bottle. We will email you a separate form to fill out for your child's specific school information.
Register
ZooBoo 2020 Volunteers
Posted on September 7th, 2020 at 10:54 AM
Now accepting ZooBOO 2020 volunteer applications! If you are interested in helping us with one of the biggest Halloween events in the region please apply today! Must be 14 years or older to
apply! Adults welcome! Due to the current situation, there will be modifications to our event. Please complete the entire volunteer application and mail to P.O. Box 3268 Erie, PA 16508. If you have any questions call the Education Department at (814) 864-4091 ext. 223 or e-mail hgula@eriezoo.org.
Thank you GalapaZOOza 2020 Donors!
Posted on September 1st, 2020 at 12:00 PM
We would like to take a moment to give a BIG thank you to all the GalpaZOOza 2020 sponsors and ticket holders who generously donated their funding back to the Zoo after we had to make the difficult decision to cancel GalapaZOOza 2020 due to COVID-19. All funds supported the Erie Zoo’s Emergency Fund and continued recovery from the COVID-19 impact.
See full list of donors through link below.
