“The Charles L. Blockson Exhibition” to Debut at Norristown’s Centre Theater

ELMWOOD PARK ZOO PARTNERS WITH CENTRE THEATER FOR NEW PERFORMANCE SERIES

NORRISTOWN, PA – Elmwood Park Zoo is pleased to announce a new partnership with The Centre Theater in Norristown that will combine zoo visits with admission to the iconic theater’s exciting new performance series. 

Centre Theater and its resident company, Theatre Non-Conforming, will kick off its new Family Series in April with a four week run of the beloved children’s classic “Pinocchio.” It will be followed in the summer by a run of “Tarzan™” (Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc. & Disney, All Rights Reserved), and conclude during the holidays with Charles Dickens’ timeless “A Christmas Carol.” 

“Pinocchio” performances begin April 16 and run through May 10. All shows are recommended for ages 5 and up. For guests with sensitivities to sound and light, two autism-friendly shows will be available on April 25 and April 30. 

Each ticket to “Pinocchio” will also include free Single Day Membership admission to Elmwood Park Zoo. The Zoo’s Yearly Members will receive exclusive discounts to the performances.

In addition to the partnership with Centre Theater, the Zoo has purchased a vintage trolley that it plans to use to transport its guests to and from the theater for the performances throughout the year. 

The trolley, a reconditioned 1980 Boyertown Trolley Bus, was purchased from American Trolley Tours in Philadelphia. The 22-seat trackless vehicle will initially travel between the Zoo and Centre Theater, with the intention of adding stops at other Norristown institutions in the near future.   

“We are so excited to support the arts and the amazing work being done by Centre Theater,” said Al Zone, Elmwood Park Zoo’s Executive Director and CEO. “I think the performances that Theatre Non-Conforming are planning will be fantastic and inspiring to children and adults of all ages.”   

Tickets for “Pinocchio” are on sale now at theatrenon.com/family-series.

Zoo to host school students for “Elementary Education Takeover”

Elmwood Park Zoo is excited to unveil a brand new educational initiative to benefit local school students. Entitled “Elementary Education Takeovers,” the program invites area schools to visit the zoo, free of charge, for a whole day full of experiential learning activities.

The first Elementary Education Takeover is scheduled for Tuesday, May 7, from 10 am to 2 pm. Every first grade student from the Norristown School District, estimated to be over 650 children, will be attending. The students will be treated to a number of special interpretive education stations and a zoo-wide scavenger hunt. 

“Our community is incredibly important to the Elmwood Park Zoo, especially the children. We wanted to create an opportunity that ensured every child in the Norristown school district is able to visit the Zoo at least once so that they can know the wonder of animals,” said Laura Houston, Elmwood Park Zoo’s Director of Education. “We hope that this is an introductory step that will allow students to know the Zoo is a welcoming and valuable resource right in their own backyard.”

The Elementary Education Takeover is made possible by a $12,235.50 grant from the Montgomery County Foundation Inc.’s 2018 Drew Lewis Donor Advised Fund, as well as a $12,000 grant from the Quest for the Best Foundation. Their generous contributions will finance the busing, admission, programs and animal feedings for every student. Elmwood Park Zoo is also providing lunch to every Takeover attendee, free of charge. 

“We are truly fortunate to partner with the Elmwood Park Zoo on this first of its kind ‘Education Takeover’ day,” said Christopher Dormer, Superintendent of Schools. “Their commitment to our students by providing this opportunity for experiential learning will truly benefit and enrich the life and learning of each and every first grade student participating.  We cannot thank them enough for their generosity to host such an event.  We look forward to expanding opportunities for EPZ and NASD to work together to strengthen and enrich the community.”

Free Admission for Norristown Borough Residents

Elmwood Park Zoo extends our gratitude to our loyal Norristown residents by offering FREE admission to residents the last Saturday and Sunday of every month.
All events that fall on a holiday, will be adjusted accordingly. Pre-registration is required in order to attend.

 

Norristown Free Dates:

Saturday, January 27

Sunday, January 28

 

 

 

Tickets are limited and available in half hour increments beginning at 12:00 pm and ending at 4:00 pm.

Adults must show photo I.D. as proof of residency. Children must be accompanied by a Borough resident. Non-residents will be charged normal admission rates. Borough residents (19401) are defined by living within the following four boundaries:

 

Free Admission for Norristown Borough Residents

Elmwood Park Zoo extends our gratitude to our loyal Norristown residents by offering FREE admission to residents the last Saturday and Sunday of every month.
All events that fall on a holiday, will be adjusted accordingly. Pre-registration is required in order to attend.

 

Norristown Free Dates:

Saturday, January 27

Sunday, January 28

 

 

 

Tickets are limited and available in half hour increments beginning at 12:00 pm and ending at 4:00 pm.

Adults must show photo I.D. as proof of residency. Children must be accompanied by a Borough resident. Non-residents will be charged normal admission rates. Borough residents (19401) are defined by living within the following four boundaries:

 

Free Admission for Norristown Borough Residents

Elmwood Park Zoo extends our gratitude to our loyal Norristown residents by offering FREE admission to residents the last Saturday and Sunday of every month.
All events that fall on a holiday, will be adjusted accordingly. Pre-registration is required in order to attend.

 

Norristown Free Dates:

Saturday, January 27

Sunday, January 28

 

 

 

Tickets are limited and available in half hour increments beginning at 12:00 pm and ending at 4:00 pm.

Adults must show photo I.D. as proof of residency. Children must be accompanied by a Borough resident. Non-residents will be charged normal admission rates. Borough residents (19401) are defined by living within the following four boundaries:

 

Free Admission for Norristown Borough Residents

Elmwood Park Zoo extends our gratitude to our loyal Norristown residents by offering FREE admission to residents the last Saturday and Sunday of every month.
All events that fall on a holiday, will be adjusted accordingly. Pre-registration is required in order to attend.

 

Norristown Free Dates:

Saturday, January 27

Sunday, January 28

 

 

 

Tickets are limited and available in half hour increments beginning at 12:00 pm and ending at 4:00 pm.

Adults must show photo I.D. as proof of residency. Children must be accompanied by a Borough resident. Non-residents will be charged normal admission rates. Borough residents (19401) are defined by living within the following four boundaries:

 

Free Admission for Norristown Borough Residents

Elmwood Park Zoo extends our gratitude to our loyal Norristown residents by offering FREE admission to residents the last Saturday and Sunday of every month.
All events that fall on a holiday, will be adjusted accordingly. Pre-registration is required in order to attend.

 

Norristown Free Dates:

Saturday, January 27

Sunday, January 28

 

 

 

Tickets are limited and available in half hour increments beginning at 12:00 pm and ending at 4:00 pm.

Adults must show photo I.D. as proof of residency. Children must be accompanied by a Borough resident. Non-residents will be charged normal admission rates. Borough residents (19401) are defined by living within the following four boundaries:

 

Free Admission for Norristown Borough Residents

Elmwood Park Zoo extends our gratitude to our loyal Norristown residents by offering FREE admission to residents the last Saturday and Sunday of every month.
All events that fall on a holiday, will be adjusted accordingly. Pre-registration is required in order to attend.

 

Norristown Free Dates:

Saturday, January 27

Sunday, January 28

 

 

 

Tickets are limited and available in half hour increments beginning at 12:00 pm and ending at 4:00 pm.

Adults must show photo I.D. as proof of residency. Children must be accompanied by a Borough resident. Non-residents will be charged normal admission rates. Borough residents (19401) are defined by living within the following four boundaries:

 

Free Admission for Norristown Borough Residents

Elmwood Park Zoo extends our gratitude to our loyal Norristown residents by offering FREE admission to residents the last Saturday and Sunday of every month.
All events that fall on a holiday, will be adjusted accordingly. Pre-registration is required in order to attend.

 

Norristown Free Dates:

Saturday, January 27

Sunday, January 28

 

 

 

Tickets are limited and available in half hour increments beginning at 12:00 pm and ending at 4:00 pm.

Adults must show photo I.D. as proof of residency. Children must be accompanied by a Borough resident. Non-residents will be charged normal admission rates. Borough residents (19401) are defined by living within the following four boundaries:

 

Free Admission for Norristown Borough Residents

Elmwood Park Zoo extends our gratitude to our loyal Norristown residents by offering FREE admission to residents the last Saturday and Sunday of every month.
All events that fall on a holiday, will be adjusted accordingly. Pre-registration is required in order to attend.

 

Norristown Free Dates:

Saturday, January 27

Sunday, January 28

 

 

 

Tickets are limited and available in half hour increments beginning at 12:00 pm and ending at 4:00 pm.

Adults must show photo I.D. as proof of residency. Children must be accompanied by a Borough resident. Non-residents will be charged normal admission rates. Borough residents (19401) are defined by living within the following four boundaries:

 

Free Admission for Norristown Borough Residents

Elmwood Park Zoo extends our gratitude to our loyal Norristown residents by offering FREE admission to residents the last Saturday and Sunday of every month.
All events that fall on a holiday, will be adjusted accordingly. Pre-registration is required in order to attend.

 

Norristown Free Dates:

Saturday, January 27

Sunday, January 28

 

 

 

Tickets are limited and available in half hour increments beginning at 12:00 pm and ending at 4:00 pm.

Adults must show photo I.D. as proof of residency. Children must be accompanied by a Borough resident. Non-residents will be charged normal admission rates. Borough residents (19401) are defined by living within the following four boundaries:

 

Free Admission for Norristown Borough Residents

Elmwood Park Zoo extends our gratitude to our loyal Norristown residents by offering FREE admission to residents the last Saturday and Sunday of every month.
All events that fall on a holiday, will be adjusted accordingly. Pre-registration is required in order to attend.

 

Norristown Free Dates:

Saturday, January 27

Sunday, January 28

 

 

 

Tickets are limited and available in half hour increments beginning at 12:00 pm and ending at 4:00 pm.

Adults must show photo I.D. as proof of residency. Children must be accompanied by a Borough resident. Non-residents will be charged normal admission rates. Borough residents (19401) are defined by living within the following four boundaries:

 

Free Admission for Norristown Borough Residents

Elmwood Park Zoo extends our gratitude to our loyal Norristown residents by offering FREE admission to residents the last Saturday and Sunday of every month.
All events that fall on a holiday, will be adjusted accordingly. Pre-registration is required in order to attend.

 

Norristown Free Dates:

Saturday, January 27

Sunday, January 28

 

 

 

Tickets are limited and available in half hour increments beginning at 12:00 pm and ending at 4:00 pm.

Adults must show photo I.D. as proof of residency. Children must be accompanied by a Borough resident. Non-residents will be charged normal admission rates. Borough residents (19401) are defined by living within the following four boundaries:

 

Free Admission for Norristown Borough Residents

Elmwood Park Zoo extends our gratitude to our loyal Norristown residents by offering FREE admission to residents the last Saturday and Sunday of every month.
All events that fall on a holiday, will be adjusted accordingly. Pre-registration is required in order to attend.

 

Norristown Free Dates:

Saturday, January 27

Sunday, January 28

 

 

 

Tickets are limited and available in half hour increments beginning at 12:00 pm and ending at 4:00 pm.

Adults must show photo I.D. as proof of residency. Children must be accompanied by a Borough resident. Non-residents will be charged normal admission rates. Borough residents (19401) are defined by living within the following four boundaries:

 

Free Admission for Norristown Borough Residents

Elmwood Park Zoo extends our gratitude to our loyal Norristown residents by offering FREE admission to residents the last Saturday and Sunday of every month.
All events that fall on a holiday, will be adjusted accordingly. Pre-registration is required in order to attend.

 

Norristown Free Dates:

Saturday, January 27

Sunday, January 28

 

 

 

Tickets are limited and available in half hour increments beginning at 12:00 pm and ending at 4:00 pm.

Adults must show photo I.D. as proof of residency. Children must be accompanied by a Borough resident. Non-residents will be charged normal admission rates. Borough residents (19401) are defined by living within the following four boundaries:

 

Free Admission for Norristown Borough Residents

Elmwood Park Zoo extends our gratitude to our loyal Norristown residents by offering FREE admission to residents the last Saturday and Sunday of every month.
All events that fall on a holiday, will be adjusted accordingly. Pre-registration is required in order to attend.

 

Norristown Free Dates:

Saturday, January 27

Sunday, January 28

 

 

 

Tickets are limited and available in half hour increments beginning at 12:00 pm and ending at 4:00 pm.

Adults must show photo I.D. as proof of residency. Children must be accompanied by a Borough resident. Non-residents will be charged normal admission rates. Borough residents (19401) are defined by living within the following four boundaries:

 

Free Admission for Norristown Borough Residents

Elmwood Park Zoo extends our gratitude to our loyal Norristown residents by offering FREE admission to residents the last Saturday and Sunday of every month.
All events that fall on a holiday, will be adjusted accordingly. Pre-registration is required in order to attend.

 

Norristown Free Dates:

Saturday, January 27

Sunday, January 28

 

 

 

Tickets are limited and available in half hour increments beginning at 12:00 pm and ending at 4:00 pm.

Adults must show photo I.D. as proof of residency. Children must be accompanied by a Borough resident. Non-residents will be charged normal admission rates. Borough residents (19401) are defined by living within the following four boundaries:

 

Free Admission for Norristown Borough Residents

Elmwood Park Zoo extends our gratitude to our loyal Norristown residents by offering FREE admission to residents the last Saturday and Sunday of every month.
All events that fall on a holiday, will be adjusted accordingly. Pre-registration is required in order to attend.

 

Norristown Free Dates:

Saturday, January 27

Sunday, January 28

 

 

 

Tickets are limited and available in half hour increments beginning at 12:00 pm and ending at 4:00 pm.

Adults must show photo I.D. as proof of residency. Children must be accompanied by a Borough resident. Non-residents will be charged normal admission rates. Borough residents (19401) are defined by living within the following four boundaries:

 

Free Admission for Norristown Borough Residents

Elmwood Park Zoo extends our gratitude to our loyal Norristown residents by offering FREE admission to residents the last Saturday and Sunday of every month.
All events that fall on a holiday, will be adjusted accordingly. Pre-registration is required in order to attend.

 

Norristown Free Dates:

Saturday, January 27

Sunday, January 28

 

 

 

Tickets are limited and available in half hour increments beginning at 12:00 pm and ending at 4:00 pm.

Adults must show photo I.D. as proof of residency. Children must be accompanied by a Borough resident. Non-residents will be charged normal admission rates. Borough residents (19401) are defined by living within the following four boundaries:

 

Free Admission for Norristown Borough Residents

Elmwood Park Zoo extends our gratitude to our loyal Norristown residents by offering FREE admission to residents the last Saturday and Sunday of every month.
All events that fall on a holiday, will be adjusted accordingly. Pre-registration is required in order to attend.

 

Norristown Free Dates:

Saturday, January 27

Sunday, January 28

 

 

 

Tickets are limited and available in half hour increments beginning at 12:00 pm and ending at 4:00 pm.

Adults must show photo I.D. as proof of residency. Children must be accompanied by a Borough resident. Non-residents will be charged normal admission rates. Borough residents (19401) are defined by living within the following four boundaries:

 

Free Admission for Norristown Borough Residents

Elmwood Park Zoo extends our gratitude to our loyal Norristown residents by offering FREE admission to residents the last Saturday and Sunday of every month.
All events that fall on a holiday, will be adjusted accordingly. Pre-registration is required in order to attend.

 

Norristown Free Dates:

Saturday, January 27

Sunday, January 28

 

 

 

Tickets are limited and available in half hour increments beginning at 12:00 pm and ending at 4:00 pm.

Adults must show photo I.D. as proof of residency. Children must be accompanied by a Borough resident. Non-residents will be charged normal admission rates. Borough residents (19401) are defined by living within the following four boundaries:

 

Free Admission for Norristown Borough Residents

Elmwood Park Zoo extends our gratitude to our loyal Norristown residents by offering FREE admission to residents the last Saturday and Sunday of every month.
All events that fall on a holiday, will be adjusted accordingly. Pre-registration is required in order to attend.

 

Norristown Free Dates:

Saturday, January 27

Sunday, January 28

 

 

 

Tickets are limited and available in half hour increments beginning at 12:00 pm and ending at 4:00 pm.

Adults must show photo I.D. as proof of residency. Children must be accompanied by a Borough resident. Non-residents will be charged normal admission rates. Borough residents (19401) are defined by living within the following four boundaries:

 

Free Admission for Norristown Borough Residents

Elmwood Park Zoo extends our gratitude to our loyal Norristown residents by offering FREE admission to residents the last Saturday and Sunday of every month.
All events that fall on a holiday, will be adjusted accordingly. Pre-registration is required in order to attend.

 

Norristown Free Dates:

Saturday, January 27

Sunday, January 28

 

 

 

Tickets are limited and available in half hour increments beginning at 12:00 pm and ending at 4:00 pm.

Adults must show photo I.D. as proof of residency. Children must be accompanied by a Borough resident. Non-residents will be charged normal admission rates. Borough residents (19401) are defined by living within the following four boundaries:

 

Free Admission for Norristown Borough Residents

Elmwood Park Zoo extends our gratitude to our loyal Norristown residents by offering FREE admission to residents the last Saturday and Sunday of every month.
All events that fall on a holiday, will be adjusted accordingly. Pre-registration is required in order to attend.

 

Norristown Free Dates:

Saturday, January 27

Sunday, January 28

 

 

 

Tickets are limited and available in half hour increments beginning at 12:00 pm and ending at 4:00 pm.

Adults must show photo I.D. as proof of residency. Children must be accompanied by a Borough resident. Non-residents will be charged normal admission rates. Borough residents (19401) are defined by living within the following four boundaries:

 

Free Admission for Norristown Borough Residents

Elmwood Park Zoo extends our gratitude to our loyal Norristown residents by offering FREE admission to residents the last Saturday and Sunday of every month.
All events that fall on a holiday, will be adjusted accordingly. Pre-registration is required in order to attend.

 

Norristown Free Dates:

Saturday, January 27

Sunday, January 28

 

 

 

Tickets are limited and available in half hour increments beginning at 12:00 pm and ending at 4:00 pm.

Adults must show photo I.D. as proof of residency. Children must be accompanied by a Borough resident. Non-residents will be charged normal admission rates. Borough residents (19401) are defined by living within the following four boundaries:

 

Free Admission for Norristown Borough Residents

Elmwood Park Zoo extends our gratitude to our loyal Norristown residents by offering FREE admission to residents the last Saturday and Sunday of every month.
All events that fall on a holiday, will be adjusted accordingly. Pre-registration is required in order to attend.

 

Norristown Free Dates:

Saturday, January 27

Sunday, January 28

 

 

 

Tickets are limited and available in half hour increments beginning at 12:00 pm and ending at 4:00 pm.

Adults must show photo I.D. as proof of residency. Children must be accompanied by a Borough resident. Non-residents will be charged normal admission rates. Borough residents (19401) are defined by living within the following four boundaries: