The Erie Zoo opened to the public Sunday, March 1, for the start of their 2026 season, with their annual Grand Re-opening Day Celebration set for Saturday, featuring fun activities from 10 a.m. to 2 p ...

The Erie Zoo officially began its 2026 season on Saturday afternoon with its Opening Day Celebration. Large crowds filled the ...

Erie City Council is considering a resolution to support negotiations with Erie Events for the long-term operation of the Erie Zoo. Erie Events would be central to a partnership regarding zoo ...

Erie Events will provide at least $500,000 to the zoo each year to support its operations as part of a new long-range plan to help the zoo.

A new season has begun at the Erie Zoo. The big draw are the animals. There are two new ones: this warthog named Ernie, and “K‑J” the wallaby.

The Erie Zoo opened to the public Sunday for the start of its 2026 season and will hold its annual grand reopening day celebration Saturday from 10 a.m.

The Erie Zoo is gearing up to open for the new season, and it brings with it a governance change and some new animals. Here’s a complete guide to what’s changed, what’s ahead and how to plan your ...

The Erie Zoo welcomed a baby monkey. The baby, a lesser spot-nosed guenon whose gender isn't known yet, was born Oct. 8 to first-time mother Georgia and to father Nemo, zoo officials announced Oct. 9.

The Erie Zoo announced the recently acquired Linnaeus’s two-toed sloth, Coconut, died on Oct. 26. The sloth was found on Oct. 18 laying on the floor with no sign of appetite, low body temperature and ...