The Erie Zoo is hoping to get residents out of the house this weekend by offering free admission. On Saturday, September 6, the Erie Zoo will host its second annual Zoo for All event ...

The Erie Zoo invited visitors to come and visit for free on Saturday. The second annual Zoo for All event offered free ...

Ongoing talks about how the Erie Zoo will be managed in the future have the support of Erie City Council. Council on July 2 approved a resolution expressing the seven-member panel's support for ...

Gus Pine, executive director of Erie Events, understands the hesitation Erie city officials might have about surrendering more than 100 acres as part of a plan to save the Erie Zoo. "I would say I ...

Why is that? “The request right now from Erie Events and the zoo is for the city to transfer 106 acres of property completely at no charge,” said City of Erie Solicitor Edward Betza.

A proposed partnership with Erie Events offers a potential solution, including $500,000 annually for operating costs and management support. City officials express concerns about the scope of the ...

City Council's resolution supports “transparent public engagement” as part of any talks about the zoo's future.

City council discusses ownership transfer of Erie Zoo That letter called the zoo’s financial future dire and unsustainable and that time is critical to avoid the zoo shutting down.

The Erie Zoo also lost AZA accreditation in 2021, citing insufficient funding as well as a lack of modern exhibits.