Recent Announcements from the Erie Zoo

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

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.

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.

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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Help keep your zoo afloat through our limited edition River Otter T-shirt fundraiser! Sale ends May 3rd!

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UPDATE: Event Postponed

The rhino-themed private member event for those who purchased or renewed their memberships during October 2019 has been postponed. Please read the linke below for additional details. 

*This event is only for those who bought or renewed their memberships in October 2019*

Today marks the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day and though we can't be together physically, there are so many ways we can come together to protect and celebrate our planet. This year, Earth Day is going digital!

As a nonprofit, your Erie Zoo depends on ticket sales, memberships, concession purchases, donations, and education programs to care for the animals and keep our facility functioning. If you are looking for a way to help your Zoo today, please visit the link below to find out all the different ways you can support us during this time of need!

Ways to Help