Erie Zoo — Zoo in Erie

Erie Zoo and its collection

Erie Zoo, opened in 1930, is a zoo in Erie, United States.

The zoo sits on 15 acres in Glenwood Park, off West 38th Street, and holds over 400 animals, with more than 600 plant species in its gardens and greenhouse. It trades from March to November and draws over 400,000 visitors yearly.

Exhibits

The Main Zoo Building was dedicated on 7 August 1930 and was reworked in 1991 into the visitor entrance, which still holds displays. A tiger exhibit with indoor and outdoor holding areas opened in the summer of 2008.

What the venue says

• 11 distinct, beautifully maintained gardens interspersed throughout the facility
• an on-site children's playground
• animal feeding opportunities
• seasonal events
• Seasonal concession stands (such as Snack Attack and Andora's Bubble) operate within the park to provide refreshments, snacks, and light meals.
• Dedicated on-site parking is available for visitors right off their main entrance routes.
• The zoo offers relatively flat, comfortable walking paths that make navigation accessible for families and visitors.