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The Erie Zoo has sadly announced the death of one of their residents. On Wednesday, August 20, the Erie Zoo shared the sad ...
The Erie Zoo has announced the passing of Alfie, its male Visayan warty pig. His mobility has been affected since being ...
Readers call for shrinking J.C. Martin Golf Course, offer to help with the Erie naval yard proposal and seek accountability ...
The Erie Zoo and WQLN are two of the hundreds of non-profits that received tremendous community support during Erie Gives.
Erie City Council unanimously approved transferring nearly 100 acres of city property, including the Erie Zoo, to Erie Events. The decision follows the Erie Zoo's notice to terminate its management ...
Erie City Council voted unanimously on Tuesday to transfer ownership of the Erie Zoo to Erie Events, a move seen as crucial for the zoo’s future. The decision, ...
A serval at the Erie Zoo watches visitors from inside its enclosure in Erie on March 5, 2024. Generations of children throughout northwestern Pennsylvania have enjoyed encounters with animals like ...
Erie Zoo visitors watch one of the African lions on the opening day of the 2021 season. This winter, the zoo will be open on three special weekends.
The Erie Zoo has tripled the amount of space for their otters after unveiling a newly updated exhibit. On Tuesday, the zoo at 423 W. 38th St., held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to unveil the newly ...
Salandra said the Erie Zoo doesn't receive new animals every year, but when they do, animals typically come in the fall and spring. "It just depends on the needs of the facility," she said.
The Erie Zoo generated nearly $5.8 million in revenues in 2023; about 60% of that amount was admission-related tickets/fees.
Erie Zoo CEO Melissa "Roo" Kojancie first came to the Erie Zoo as an intern from Penn State Behrend. Now, she's in charge and hoping to teach the public to care about the animals, their care and ...