Save the Chubby Unicorn shirts are back! This time we have two designs available! Pre-orders will take place until August 31st and support rhino conservation.
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Erie Zoo News & Updates
Save the Chubby Unicorn Shirts Are Back Again
Posted on August 10th, 2020 at 9:06 AM
Quilt For Conservation
Posted on August 1st, 2020 at 1:22 PM
Despite the struggles the Erie Zoo has faced as a consequence of Covid-19, it is still our mission to better the world through conservation of endangered species. All proceeds from this raffle will be divided equally and support SANCCOB (African Black-Footed Penguins) and the Lion Recovery Fund (African lions) conservation efforts. We hope you will join us in supporting these incredible organizations with an entry (or more!) to win this special quilt! Winner will be drawn on September 1st.
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Erie Zoo Welcomes Lemur Babies!
Posted on July 15th, 2020 at 11:19 AM
Your Erie Zoo welcomed not one, not two, but THREE bundles of joy on May 22nd! The babies were born to the zoo’s resident black and white ruffed lemurs, “Maddy” and “Manny”. You can read the full article below or watch them live daily 11am-4pm through the live cam sponsored by Toyota and Velocity Network.
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Helping Our Zoo Hang On T-shirt Fundraiser
Posted on July 6th, 2020 at 9:19 AM
To celebrate our re-opening we are going round #2 for another t-shirt fundraiser! This time featuring a caricature of our own baby orangutan "Otis" by local Erie designer Chris Schroeder!
There are 3 design options ranging in sizes from YS - 4XL. Purchasing ends July 19th so don't miss out!
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GalapaZOOza 2020 Temporarily Postponed
Posted on June 9th, 2020 at 8:44 AM
Due to the current uncertainty and Erie Zoo closure caused by the Covid-19 virus, we have made the decision to temporarily postpone GalapaZOOza 2020 - The Roaring 20's. Please see more below.
Statement Addressing Orangutan Incident
Posted on June 7th, 2020 at 8:52 AM
We appreciate all the thoughts and concerns regarding the incident at the zoo last evening. As of right now, we are respecting the privacy of our staff. We can assure you that “Dasa” the orangutan was contained the entire time and was never out of her exhibit. Additionally, the keeper was at no time ever inside the exhibit with the orangutan. There will be no actions taken against “Dasa” the orangutan, and we hope for full recovery of our keeper. The situation is being fully investigated.
Please see more statements from CEO Scott Mitchell in the Go Erie article below.
GoErie Article
Summer Camp Update
Posted on June 4th, 2020 at 4:46 PM
Your Erie Zoo is having summer camps!
However, there will be many modifications and new regulations due to Covid-19. It is our goal to keep your child and our staff as healthy and safe as possible. We ask that you please review all the new changes on our website before signing your child up for camp.
Erie Apparel Supports Emergency Fund
Posted on May 13th, 2020 at 8:47 AM
New Erie Apparel Erie Zoo tees are here! During the month of May, proceeds from these two tees benefit the Erie Zoo's Covid-19 Emergency Fund.
Animal Art Auction on Facebook!
Posted on April 30th, 2020 at 5:58 PM
Join us every Saturday in May from 8am-8pm for our virtual Facebook Animal Art Auction Fundraiser! (All art created by Erie Zoo animals)
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Keeping Our Zoo Afloat T-shirt Fundraiser
Posted on April 24th, 2020 at 10:55 AM
Help keep your zoo afloat through our limited edition River Otter T-shirt fundraiser! Sale ends May 3rd!
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