Elmwood Park Zoo

About

This park's official page lists: Pet-friendly (leashed).

Free admission.

This park's official page lists: Restrooms.

At the park

• Exhibits exhibit

Shows and experiences

• Discover magic at Elmwood Park Zoo with shows by America&#

Events

• Nature Explorers &#8211; Misunderstood Misfits <p>Explore the world of animals that people often misunderstand. Students will start by completing a....</p>\n
• Harvest Fest <p>Celebrate fall at the zoo with Harvest Fest - carnival games, carousel rides, live music, and more!</p>\n
• Boo at the Zoo <p>Bring your little ghouls and ghosts to our annual Halloween haunt, where the entire Zoo is transformed for a kooky, spooky Halloween celebration!</p>\n
• Drive-In Zoovies: Hocus Pocus <p>"Oh, look. Another glorious morning. Makes me sick!" We\'re hosting a series of special drive-in....</p>\n
• Tiny Tots &#038; Tall Tales <p>Visit our newest member-exclusive program to enjoy the adventures of reading among the wild! This....</p>\n
• Beast of a Feast <p>Feast on all-you-can-eat-and-drink samples from dozens of Montgomery County’s favorite flavor purveyors on Thursday, October 8, from 6 – 9 PM. Ages 21+ only.</p>\n
• Zoo Snooze <p>Pack up the family for an exciting and educational overnight trip to the zoo! Our ZooSnooze overnight campouts are a perfect way to explore the zoo after the sun sets.</p>\n
• Fire Smart &#8211; Safety Weekend <p>Join us Saturday, October 10 from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM as we learn all about safety and the heroes that serve our community! Fire Smart is presented by Rush Order Tees/Ninja Transfers.</p>\n
• World Migratory Bird Day <p>Celebrate the fall bird migration with us at Elmwood Park Zoo! The day will feature....</p>\n
• Walk on the Wild Side &#8211; Safety Weekend <p>Take a Walk on the Wild Side during Safety Weekend presented by Rush Order Tees/Ninja Transfers! Explore the Zoo while meeting officers from the Norristown Police Department and Lower Providence Police Department along the way.</p>\n
• POSTPONED &#8211; Walk on the Wild Side &#8211; Safety Weekend <p>Take a Walk on the Wild Side during Safety Weekend presented by Rush Order Tees/Ninja Transfers! Explore the Zoo while meeting officers from the Norristown Police Department and Lower Providence Police Department along the way.</p>\n
• Indigenous Peoples&#8217; Day at the Zoo <p>Elmwood Park Zoo is OPEN on Monday, October 12 for Indigenous Peoples\' Day! Join us....</p>\n
• Member Meet Ups <p>Members are invited to participate in this free member-exclusive perk featuring a variety of animals....</p>\n
• Eco-Family Programs: Celebrate Bats <p>Every October, we observe Bat Week, an international celebration that raises awareness of the need....</p>\n
• Breakfast with the Animals <p>We’re giving the most important meal of the day a BIG upgrade! Enjoy a delicious outdoor breakfast buffet, right next to our animals.</p>\n
• Drive-In Zoovies: Hocus Pocus 2 <p>"Lock up your children! Yes, Salem, we\'re back!" We\'re hosting a series of special drive-in....</p>\n
• Nature Explorers &#8211; Nature and Art <p>Come test your art skills through nature! Students will work on their fine motor skills....</p>\n
• Live Veterinary Exams <p>Watch live medical exams and procedures happening inside the Frank & Paige Engro Veterinary Health Center, with the chance to ask questions directly to our veterinary team as they work.</p>\n
• Free Admission for Norristown Borough Residents <p>Elmwood Park Zoo extends our gratitude to our loyal Norristown residents by offering FREE admission to Norristown Borough residents on the last Saturday and Sunday of every month.</p>\n
• Quiet Mornings <p>Elmwood Park Zoo offers the opportunity for our guests with special needs and their family to enjoy early entry to the Zoo. This is a great opportunity to enjoy the Zoo in a relaxing setting before it opens to the general public, made possible by Mike and Kim Rufo.</p
• Boo Just For You <p>Join us for a special time of trick-or-treating, costumes, and more at Boo Just For You! This sneak preview of our regularly scheduled Boo at the Zoo events is specially geared for our guests with special needs, and their families and caregivers.</p>\n
• Trick-or-Treat Night <p>Join us for traditional trick-or-treating event complete with animal encounters, treat stations and a free carousel ride!</p>\n
• Día de los Muertos <p>Join us in celebrating and honoring the animals that have touched our lives during our....</p>\n
• Election Day at the Zoo <p>Elmwood Park Zoo is OPEN on Tuesday, November 3. Join us from 12:00 - 4:00....</p>\n
• Member Mornings PLUS <p>Zoo members are invited to join us for an early entry an hour before the zoo opens on the first Wednesday of every month and enjoy a giraffe feeding.</p>\n
• Free Senior Day (65+) <p>Elmwood Park Zoo is excited to welcome guests ages 65 and older for FREE admission on the first Thursday of every month, thanks to the generous support of Morningside House Senior Living!</p>\n
• Nature Explorers &#8211; Owls <p>Whoooo’s there? Come discover all the amazing things about owls through an owl-themed activity, owl....</p>\n
• Salute To Service Ceremony <p>On Veterans Day, we invite veterans, their families and the community to join us for a special Salute to Service in the Welcome Plaza.</p>\n
• Veterans Day Celebration <p>Elmwood Park Zoo is proud to honor the brave men and women who have served our country during our Veterans Day Celebration, presented by Morningside House Senior Living.</p>\n
• Eco-Family Programs: Owl Prowl <p>Whooo’s awake in the dark? Join educators for a night hike to explore the sleeping....</p>\n
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Before you go

Limits

Exhibit animals, with the exception of our barn animals, cannot be touched