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Erie Zoo News & Updates
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!
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.
