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April 2019
Party for the Planet
Save the date & join us for our annual celebration of Earth Day and all…
Find out more »Worm Composting Workshop
Join zoo educators for a do-it-yourself workshop where you will learn all about the amazing benefits of vermicomposting and the step by step instructions on how to set one up at home.
Find out more »Girl Scout Day
You and your packs can join us on Sunday, April 28th at 10am for an afternoon full of hands-on educational workshops! In addition to workshops, packs will meet education animal ambassadors, learn more about animals, and complete a fun scavenger hunt as they self-tour around the zoo!
Find out more »May 2019
Early Access Morning
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.
Find out more »Cub Scout Day
You and your packs can join us on Sunday, May 5th at 10am for an afternoon full of hands-on educational workshops! In addition to workshops, packs will meet education animal ambassadors, learn more about animals, and complete a fun scavenger hunt as they self-tour around the zoo!
Find out more »Free Admission for Norristown Borough Residents
Elmwood Park Zoo extends our gratitude to our loyal Norristown residents by offering FREE admission to Norristown Borough residents on the first Sunday of each month beginning at 2 PM.
Find out more »Mother’s Day Brunch
Treat mom to an all-you-can-eat brunch buffet and a day at the zoo! Our annual Mother's Day Brunches take place on Saturday, May 11th and Sunday, May 12th!
Find out more »Horticulture Walk with Mark
Calling all green thumbs! Join our grounds & horticulture specialist for a guided tour of our gardens around the zoo.
Find out more »Blooms & Bees
Explore the amazing spring flowers found throughout the zoo and learn about the buzzing beneficial bugs that make these blooms possible. With the help of zoo educators, you’ll get a chance to get your hands dirty and pot your own native plant to take home.
Find out more »Mother’s Day Brunch
Treat mom to an all-you-can-eat brunch buffet and a day at the zoo! Our annual Mother's Day Brunches take place on Saturday, May 11th and Sunday, May 12th!
Find out more »Member Mornings
On certain days throughout the year, EPZ Members receive early admission to the zoo as a thank you for their support. Members can enter the zoo an hour earlier (9 AM) than our normally scheduled opening (10 AM).
Find out more »Books and Beasts
Enjoy story time with us about different animals and then meet one of our educational animals as they make an appearance.
Find out more »Teacher Appreciation Night
Calling all educators! Join us for an evening celebrating those who impact the daily lives…
Find out more »Night Adventures
Zip the zoo in the dark with Treetop Adventures’ Night Adventure! Experience all the thrills of the zip line and ropes courses with the added challenge of darkness!
Find out more »Zoopendous! Business Expo
Join us for the Montgomery County Chamber's 15th Annual Zoopendous! Business Expo. When: Wednesday, May…
Find out more »Invaders! Hike & Cleanup
The spotted lanternfly, multi-flora rose, oriental bittersweet…these invasive species are taking over, and we need your help! Zoo educators will identify these intruders and help you learn how they are affecting our native species.
Find out more »Books and Beasts
Enjoy story time with us about different animals and then meet one of our educational animals as they make an appearance.
Find out more »June 2019
Early Access Morning
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.
Find out more »Free Admission for Norristown Borough Residents
Elmwood Park Zoo extends our gratitude to our loyal Norristown residents by offering FREE admission to Norristown Borough residents on the first Sunday of each month beginning at 2 PM.
Find out more »Raptor Nest Box Workshop
Whether you’re interested in improving the habitat on your own property, or just want to help the zoo in conservation efforts of our local cavity-nesting raptors, this hands on workshop will provide materials and information to get started in a nest box monitoring program.
Find out more »Night Adventures
Zip the zoo in the dark with Treetop Adventures’ Night Adventure! Experience all the thrills of the zip line and ropes courses with the added challenge of darkness!
Find out more »Member Mornings
On certain days throughout the year, EPZ Members receive early admission to the zoo as a thank you for their support. Members can enter the zoo an hour earlier (9 AM) than our normally scheduled opening (10 AM).
Find out more »Books and Beasts
Enjoy story time with us about different animals and then meet one of our educational animals as they make an appearance.
Find out more »Night Adventures
Zip the zoo in the dark with Treetop Adventures’ Night Adventure! Experience all the thrills of the zip line and ropes courses with the added challenge of darkness!
Find out more »ZooSnooze
Bring the family along 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 goes down!
Find out more »Special Needs: Sense of Adventure Camp
We are offering brand new camps including a Special Needs Camp tailored to children who would benefit from a smaller class size.
Find out more »Beast of a Feast
This night of fundraising allows guests to sample the finest culinary creations from dozens of Montgomery County’s most popular restaurants. Guests will also experience animal encounters, live music, DJ’s and dancing at Beast of a Feast – making it not only the area’s must-attend event, but also a Party for a Purpose!
Find out more »Books and Beasts
Enjoy story time with us about different animals and then meet one of our educational animals as they make an appearance.
Find out more »Quiet Evening
Elmwood Park Zoo offers the opportunity for our guests with special needs and their family to enjoy a quiet and relaxed evening visit to the zoo, after it closes to the general public.
Find out more »July 2019
Night Adventures
Zip the zoo in the dark with Treetop Adventures’ Night Adventure! Experience all the thrills of the zip line and ropes courses with the added challenge of darkness!
Find out more »Early Access Morning
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.
Find out more »Free Admission for Norristown Borough Residents
Elmwood Park Zoo extends our gratitude to our loyal Norristown residents by offering FREE admission to Norristown Borough residents on the first Sunday of each month beginning at 2 PM.
Find out more »Member Mornings
On certain days throughout the year, EPZ Members receive early admission to the zoo as a thank you for their support. Members can enter the zoo an hour earlier (9 AM) than our normally scheduled opening (10 AM).
Find out more »Books and Beasts
Enjoy story time with us about different animals and then meet one of our educational animals as they make an appearance.
Find out more »ZooSnooze
Bring the family along 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 goes down!
Find out more »Night Adventures
Zip the zoo in the dark with Treetop Adventures’ Night Adventure! Experience all the thrills of the zip line and ropes courses with the added challenge of darkness!
Find out more »Special Needs: Sense of Adventure Camp
We are offering brand new camps including a Special Needs Camp tailored to children who would benefit from a smaller class size.
Find out more »Books and Beasts
Enjoy story time with us about different animals and then meet one of our educational animals as they make an appearance.
Find out more »Quiet Evening
Elmwood Park Zoo offers the opportunity for our guests with special needs and their family to enjoy a quiet and relaxed evening visit to the zoo, after it closes to the general public.
Find out more »Zoo Keeper Olympics
Do you have what it takes to work at the zoo? Can you lift up an eagle, hit the target with a hose, and deliver the right diet to each animal? Come find out by joining our educators and other staff in some fun, family friendly challenges in celebration of National Zookeeper Week!
Find out more »August 2019
Night Adventures
Zip the zoo in the dark with Treetop Adventures’ Night Adventure! Experience all the thrills of the zip line and ropes courses with the added challenge of darkness!
Find out more »Early Access Morning
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.
Find out more »Free Admission for Norristown Borough Residents
Elmwood Park Zoo extends our gratitude to our loyal Norristown residents by offering FREE admission to Norristown Borough residents on the first Sunday of each month beginning at 2 PM.
Find out more »Stoney Creek Stream Clean
Jump in with both feet and become an enviro-hero by helping zoo educators cleanup & explore Stoney Creek.
Find out more »Member Mornings
On certain days throughout the year, EPZ Members receive early admission to the zoo as a thank you for their support. Members can enter the zoo an hour earlier (9 AM) than our normally scheduled opening (10 AM).
Find out more »Books and Beasts
Enjoy story time with us about different animals and then meet one of our educational animals as they make an appearance.
Find out more »Wine Safari
Join us at Elmwood Park Zoo's fourth annual Wine Safari, featuring a gourmet dinner and unparalleled vintages from the area's best wineries, breweries and distilleries.
Find out more »ZooSnooze
Bring the family along 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 goes down!
Find out more »Night Adventures
Zip the zoo in the dark with Treetop Adventures’ Night Adventure! Experience all the thrills of the zip line and ropes courses with the added challenge of darkness!
Find out more »Books and Beasts
Enjoy story time with us about different animals and then meet one of our educational animals as they make an appearance.
Find out more »Quiet Evening
Elmwood Park Zoo offers the opportunity for our guests with special needs and their family to enjoy a quiet and relaxed evening visit to the zoo, after it closes to the general public.
Find out more »September 2019
Free Admission for Norristown Borough Residents
Elmwood Park Zoo extends our gratitude to our loyal Norristown residents by offering FREE admission to Norristown Borough residents on the first Sunday of each month beginning at 2 PM.
Find out more »Early Access Morning
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.
Find out more »Art in the Park
Join us for Art in the Park on September 7th from 2pm to 6pm. This event will be held at Elmwood Park (next to the zoo). Enjoy live performances, meet vendors, local artists, and more!
Find out more »Member Mornings
On certain days throughout the year, EPZ Members receive early admission to the zoo as a thank you for their support. Members can enter the zoo an hour earlier (9 AM) than our normally scheduled opening (10 AM).
Find out more »Books and Beasts
Enjoy story time with us about different animals and then meet one of our educational animals as they make an appearance.
Find out more »ZooSnooze
Bring the family along 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 goes down!
Find out more »Night Adventures
Zip the zoo in the dark with Treetop Adventures’ Night Adventure! Experience all the thrills of the zip line and ropes courses with the added challenge of darkness!
Find out more »Golfing Fore Conservation
Join us at Bluestone Country Club for Elmwood Park Zoo's inaugural golf outing, Golfing Fore Conservation. All proceeds from this incredible day-long golf fundraising event will go to benefit Elmwood Park Zoo’s nonprofit mission.
Find out more »Books and Beasts
Enjoy story time with us about different animals and then meet one of our educational animals as they make an appearance.
Find out more »Monarch Watch
Get a firsthand look at the different life stages of this insect, tag adult Monarchs for their migration to Mexico, and learn how you can provide butterfly habitat in your own backyard!
Find out more »October 2019
Bat Box Workshop
Join educators as we build bat roosting boxes to set up around the zoo property, and build your own to encourage bats to visit your backyard!
Find out more »Night Adventures
Zip the zoo in the dark with Treetop Adventures’ Night Adventure! Experience all the thrills of the zip line and ropes courses with the added challenge of darkness!
Find out more »Free Admission for Norristown Borough Residents
Elmwood Park Zoo extends our gratitude to our loyal Norristown residents by offering FREE admission to Norristown Borough residents on the first Sunday of each month beginning at 2 PM.
Find out more »Night Adventures
Zip the zoo in the dark with Treetop Adventures’ Night Adventure! Experience all the thrills of the zip line and ropes courses with the added challenge of darkness!
Find out more »Books and Beasts
Enjoy story time with us about different animals and then meet one of our educational animals as they make an appearance.
Find out more »Member Mornings
On certain days throughout the year, EPZ Members receive early admission to the zoo as a thank you for their support. Members can enter the zoo an hour earlier (9 AM) than our normally scheduled opening (10 AM).
Find out more »Books and Beasts
Enjoy story time with us about different animals and then meet one of our educational animals as they make an appearance.
Find out more »November 2019
Free Admission for Norristown Borough Residents
Elmwood Park Zoo extends our gratitude to our loyal Norristown residents by offering FREE admission to Norristown Borough residents on the first Sunday of each month beginning at 2 PM.
Find out more »Owl Prowl
Join educators for a night hike to explore the sleeping forest, listen for some nocturnal feathered friends, and experience a close encounter with one of our ambassador owls.
Find out more »Books and Beasts
Enjoy story time with us about different animals and then meet one of our educational animals as they make an appearance.
Find out more »Books and Beasts
Enjoy story time with us about different animals and then meet one of our educational animals as they make an appearance.
Find out more »December 2019
Free Admission for Norristown Borough Residents
Elmwood Park Zoo extends our gratitude to our loyal Norristown residents by offering FREE admission to Norristown Borough residents on the first Sunday of each month beginning at 2 PM.
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