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Location
Parking
Free parking; overflow parking available at 1700 Markley Street (Logan Commerce Center) on weekends; pickup and drop-off locations at Logan Commerce Center, main entrance, and upper parking lot
Visitor tip
Plan your visit around the giraffe feeding experience, which is the most mentioned attraction (258 mentions). Check the feeding schedule before arrival as all feedings are weather and temperature dependent.
Best time
As a smaller, well-laid-out zoo, you won't get lost and can cover most exhibits in a few hours, making it ideal for families with young children. Visit on a weekday morning to avoid crowds and maximize close-up animal interactions.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Zoo
- Highlights
- Giraffe feeding, hand-feeding giraffes, playground, interactive animal experiences
- Parking
- Free parking
- Hours
- Daily 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
What visitors say
A beautiful, well staffed, well laid out Zoo. A lot of learning and education just happens via exhibit signage and staff. There are many experiences where you are pretty up close with the animals too. The food/beverage prices are pretty…
🦌 The Elmwood Park Zoo is a smaller zoo but it has been working hard to improve by remodeling and expanding. In 2024, it celebrated its 100th year anniversary and opened a Welcome Center and Veterinary Health Center. I had the…
Really a great zoo! We wish they had more of the larger animals but what they have is really nice to go and visit! This was the first time to visit during Christmas 🎄 and it was magical. They had hot cocoa and popcorn. Some animals…
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Did You Know?
- Elmwood Park Zoo celebrated its 100th year anniversary in 2024 and originated as a home to just three deer, as honored by a new Sculpture Fountain featuring a buck, doe, and fawn at the Welcome Center
- The zoo opened a new Veterinary Health Center in 2024 with large observation windows allowing visitors to watch animals receive medical care in real-time
- Elmwood Park Zoo offers free admission for Norritown Borough residents on select dates, making it a community-focused attraction
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