Elmwood Park Zoo is committed to providing its guests with a fun and educational experience while also maintaining a safe environment that adheres to both local and national recommended guidelines. The following information outlines our current policies, openings and more. For questions about this information and more, please contact us at zoo@elmwoodparkzoo.org.
Yearly Member ticket reservations are noT required.
Yearly Members are not required to reserve zoo admission tickets before their arrival. Yearly Members will only need to present their Membership card/number and their photo ID at the gate check-in to enter the zoo. If you do not have a card or membership number, please visit our Membership window at the admission booth upon your arrival. Your Membership number/barcode is also available on the receipt attached to the email you receive after your online purchase - click here to see an example.
HOURS
Monday - Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday - Sunday: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Please Note: On Saturday, February 19, Elmwood Park Zoo is exclusively open for yearly members for Winterfest Weekend. The zoo will be closed to the general public on February 19.
NOW OPEN
Food stations, feedings, and shops are weather permitting/seasonal and their operating schedules are subject to change. Updated times are posted to our Visit Page under Shows and Attractions, Food and Shopping and Feed the Animals. If you have a question about a specific operation, please call 610.277.3825 x222 or email zoo@elmwoodparkzoo.org during operating hours.
Indoor Exhibits
-Trail of the Jaguar
Outdoor Experiences
-Giraffe Feeding*- (weather dependent)
-Treetop Adventures
-Barn
-Percussion Garden
-Thomas Kimmel Playground
-Quiet Space
-Carousel Rides -(weekends)
Shopping
-Nature Shop
Outdoor Experiences
-Giraffe Feeding*- (weather dependent)
-Treetop Adventures
-Barn
-Percussion Garden
-Thomas Kimmel Playground
-Quiet Space
-Carousel Rides -(weekends)
Shopping
-Nature Shop
PRICING
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Adult $12.95 - $14.95
ages 13 - 64
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Child $12.95 - $14.95
ages 3 - 12
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Student $12.95 - $14.95
valid ID required
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Senior $12.95 - $14.95
ages 65 and up
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Baby FREE
ages 0 - 2
All Single Day Members are recommended to reserve their tickets online prior to visiting. Tickets may be limited and not available for preferred times upon arrival.
You will be prompted to choose an entry time for your ticket. You will have a 30 minute window to enter the zoo from your chosen entry time.
Please arrive at the zoo entrance only at the time designated on your ticket. Early arrivals will NOT be accommodated.
*If you miss your entry time, please email zoo@elmwoodparkzoo.org to exchange your tickets for another day.
FACE MASKS
In accordance with the Pennsylvania Department of Health's guidelines, face masks* are no longer required for all guests. They are encouraged to be worn inside buildings and when in close proximity to other guests, staff members, and animals. Masks are still required to be worn by all guests who are participating in any encounters with the zoo's otters, primates, red panda, or cats (jaguars, cougars, bobcat, and ocelot). *Please bring your own face mask. Read more about our masks requirement in our Safe Visit FAQ
CHANGES AT THE ZOO
