Zoos

Erie Zoo

Name: Erie Zoo
Address: 423 W 38th St, Erie, PA 16508, Erie, PA, US
Telephone: (814) 864-4091
Rating: 4.4

★★★★☆ 4.4 (5143 reviews)

📍 423 W 38th St, Erie, PA 16508

📞 (814) 864-4091

🌐 www.eriezoo.org

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🕐 Hours

Monday	10 AM–5 PM
Tuesday	10 AM–5 PM
Wednesday	10 AM–5 PM
Thursday	10 AM–5 PM
Friday	10 AM–5 PM
Saturday	10 AM–5 PM
Sunday	10 AM–5 PM

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About Erie Zoo

Animals, playground & ice-skating rink. Zoo has kangaroos, giraffes, gorillas, a children's playground, a greenhouse & an ice-skating rink. Erie Zoo features an integrated ice-skating rink on-site, an unusual amenity for a zoo that extends its appeal beyond traditional animal viewing. Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 5,143 visitors.

Quick Facts

Type: Zoo
Best For: All ages
Location: Erie, PA
Admission: Adults $12, Children 2-12 $8, Under 23 months free
Highlights: Glow Wild Chinese Lantern Festival, Junior Zookeeper Camp, animal tours

💡 Did You Know?

⭐Erie Zoo features an integrated ice-skating rink on-site, an unusual amenity for a zoo that extends its appeal beyond traditional animal viewing
⭐The zoo operates a seasonal schedule from March 1 - November 30 only, limiting annual operating days to approximately 275 days
🏛️Erie Zoo is celebrating its centennial in 2025, indicating it was founded around 1925, making it a century-old institution
⭐The zoo offers Junior Zookeeper Camp and interactive Animal Connections tours, providing hands-on educational programming for visitors
⭐Despite its small footprint, the zoo's exhibit design allows close-proximity viewing of major species including gorillas, giraffes, kangaroos, rhinos, zebras, and big cats

💬 What Visitors Say

💬Purchase both zoo and train ride tickets together at entry for the best value - the train ride costs only $4 and is highly recommended as a worthwhile addition to your visit
🕐Arrive early to avoid crowds and maximize your experience, as this is a smaller, well-organized zoo that gets busy. Note that last admission is 4:15pm and the zoo closes at 5pm
💬Plan for a leisurely 2-3 hour visit - the compact layout allows you to get close views of all animals including primates, rhinos, zebras, big cats, and lions without extensive walking
💡If visiting with children, be aware that while the zoo is family-friendly, consider requesting information about petting zoo opportunities or interactive animal experiences, as this is an area visitors have suggested for enhancement
💡Visit during the Chinese Lantern Festival (Glow Wild) April 17 - June 15, Thursday-Sunday 6pm-10pm for a unique evening experience, or check the website for special centennial celebration events happening through 2025