The Erie Zoo is located in Erie, Pennsylvania. Located within the city limits of Erie, the zoo occupies 15 acres in which hundreds of animals reside within a variety of habitats. Not only does the Erie Zoo provide a home for all of these animals, there is also an extensive collection of botanical and wildlife exhibits. Upon visiting the zoo, you will find:http://www.eriezoo.org/plan_your_visit.html

The Main Historic Zoo building that houses animals such as the lowland gorilla, African waterbirds and lemurs all the way from Madagascar. http://www.eriezoo.org/plan_your_visit.html

The Kiboka Outpost resembles a safari and allows visitors to see animals that are native to Africa. These include warthogs, cheetahs and rhinos.http://www.eriezoo.org/plan_your_visit.html

Visitors can also explore other areas of the world by visiting the orangutan, panda and green tree python exhibits. http://www.eriezoo.org/plan_your_visit.html

The Erie Zoo also provides an extensive area dedicated to children. The Children's Zoo allows young ones to learn about the various animals they will see throughout their visit. In addition to the educational portion of the Children's Zoo, there is also a carousel ride, play area and a theater where they can attend interactive shows throughout the day. http://www.eriezoo.org/plan_your_visit.html

The zoo also hosts an array of seasonal events such as a Christmas light display, Halloween Trick or Treat events, and other events throughout the year.

If you are thinking of attending the zoo, you may be interested to find discounts for admission. These can commonly be found at local businesses throughout the community. Also, the zoo offers a membership program that provides unlimited visits all throughout the year, for a low one time fee. These memberships are available for the Erie Zoo. http://store.eriezoo.org/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PLST&Store_Code=ErieZoo

These memberships are available for a yearly cost of $60:

1. Family
2. Individual
3. Single Parent
4. Grandparent
5. Single Grandparent

Plus membership are also available for Family and Grandparent memberships at $70 each year.

The Erie Zoo is open from Monday thru Saturday at 10am to 5 pm, and on Sundays from 10am to 6pm.

Admission to the Zoo is as follows:

• From March 1 – April 1

Adults 13 and older $7

Seniors $6

Children 2-12 $4

• Regular Season rates are for April 1 – November 30

Adults 13 and older $8

Seniors $6

Children 2-12 $5

Children under 2 years old are admitted for no cost.

Erie Zoo Train rides are $2 and $1.50 for members.