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Press Release Announcing Erie Zoo CEO

Press Release Announcing Erie Zoo CEO

Posted on December 5th, 2023 at 11:00 AM

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Erie Zoo Appoints Roo Kojancie, Chief Executive Officer

Fmr. Zookeeper, COO will lead the zoo’s centennial anniversary, strategic plan, reaccredidation efforts

ERIE, PA (December 5, 2023) - The Erie Zoo announced Melissa “Roo” Kojancie as its new chief executive officer today, after a robust months-long search to replace Scott Mitchell, who continues to serve as the zoo’s director of development. Kojancie has more than twenty years of industry experience, serving as an animal keeper, educator, and the chief operating officer of the Erie Zoo.

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International Cat Day

Posted on August 4th, 2023 at 3:58 PM

We are PURRRing with excitement for International Cat Day on Tuesday, August 8th! 

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Summertime Enrichment

Posted on July 7th, 2023 at 10:19 AM

 

Check out the creative ways the Erie Zoo's animal care staff uses enrichment practices to assist our animals in beating the heat and enjoying the summer sun!

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Senior Animal Care

Posted on June 2nd, 2023 at 12:05 PM

The Erie Zoo is home to over 300 animals and some of these animals have been with us for a long time! Dive into this article and learn about our newest addition to the Erie Zoo, Nuri, the Amur tiger, and learn about discover how we care for our senior animals here at the Zoo. 

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There's So Much To Do at the Erie Zoo

Posted on May 3rd, 2023 at 4:12 PM

This 2023 event season is full of the same old events you've grown to love and look forward to enhanced and revamped events from the past, and brand-new events that you ought to be sure to check out!

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Out with the Old in with the Zoo

Out with the Old in with the Zoo

Posted on April 4th, 2023 at 11:13 AM

This year the Erie Zoo will undergo many changes and improvements across zoo grounds. Check out this article to learn about all the exciting improvements we have planned for this year and years to come and learn how to navigate the zoo as these changes are being made! 

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Save the Chubby Unicorn PRE-SALE

Save the Chubby Unicorn PRE-SALE

Posted on March 29th, 2023 at 11:03 AM
They're back! PRE-ORDER your 2023 Save the Chubby Unicorns shirt or zip-up sweatshirt today and help support wild rhino conservation! 🦏

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Joe's Story

Joe's Story

Posted on March 16th, 2023 at 4:08 PM

Joe’s Story - One year since we said goodbye… 

Anyone who has visited the Erie Zoo since 2002 when Wild Asia opened for the first time couldn’t help but be immediately taken with the resident male Bornean orangutan, Joe. Over the years Joe not only captured the hearts of many staff and volunteers, but also the Erie community at large. 

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Erie Zoo Announces Two New Species to join the Zoo.

Posted on March 9th, 2023 at 6:35 PM

Erie Zoo Announces Two New Species to join the Zoo.

 

[Erie, PA] - On March 10th, 2023 the Erie Zoo reveals two new species to join the Hilbert Family Primate Habitat - Allen’s swamp monkeys and lesser spot-nosed guenons.

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Wild About You At The Erie Zoo

Wild About You At The Erie Zoo

Posted on February 3rd, 2023 at 3:35 PM

 It’s finally February and love is in the air! In the spirit of the season and as we all look to celebrate the different variations of love in our lives, we thought it was only appropriate to spotlight the romance between the couples here at the Erie Zoo.

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