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  • Governor Josh Shapiro and First Lady Lori Shapiro feed Dhoruba the giraffe during their tour of Elmwood Park Zoo in Norristown on May 16, 2026.
    Tourism

    Governor Shapiro and First Lady Stop by Elmwood Park Zoo — and Yes, They Fed a Giraffe

    May 26, 2026

    Governor Josh Shapiro and First Lady Lori Shapiro recently paid a visit to Elmwood Park Zoo, touring the newly completed…

  • Standing amidst a display of American flags, Elmwood Park Zoo mascot Bubby the Bison greets guests with offers of free admission on three summer holidays.
    Tourism

    Elmwood Park Zoo Offers Free Admission on Memorial Day, Fourth of July, and Labor Day This Summer

    May 15, 2026

    For three days this summer, the Elmwood Park Zoo in Norristown, a regional favorite family destination, is throwing open its…

  • Front of Elmwood Park Zoo, with several people.
    Tourism

    Elmwood Park Zoo Reopens Feb. 28; Spring Season Begins with Expanded March Schedule

    February 28, 2026

    Elmwood Park Zoo will officially reopen to the public beginning Saturday, Feb. 28, and Sunday, Mar. 1, welcoming guests back…

  • Elmwood Park Zoo giraffes with young children,
    Community

    Elmwood Park Zoo Prepares to Launch Zoo-On-Wheels in 2025

    October 11, 2024

    The Elmwood Park Zoo sets to launch its Zoo-On-Wheels initiative in January 2025, writes Main Line Media News. The project…

  • representatives from KeyBank and Elmwood Park Zoo shaking hands, having formed a new community partnership that provides funding for Zoo-On-Wheels.
    Nonprofit

    KeyBank and Elmwood Park Zoo Forge Exciting New Partnership Featuring Zoo-on-Wheels Sponsorship

    October 9, 2024

    KeyBank and the Elmwood Park Zoo have formed a new community partnership that provides funding for Zoo-On-Wheels, a mobile zoo…

  • Elmwood Park Zoo giraffes with young children,
    Outdoors

    Elmwood Park Zoo Celebrates 100 Years with New Welcome Center and Veterinary Hospital

    May 22, 2024

    Elmwood Park Zoo in Norristown is turning 100 this year with the grand opening of a new welcome center and…

  • Elmwood Park Zoo
    Entertainment

    Elmwood Park Zoo New Animal Hospital To Open

    May 20, 2024

    Norristown’s Elmwood Park Zoo is ready to unveil its new Welcome Center and world-class Veterinary Health Center to the public…

  • A rendering of Elmwood Park Zoo's new welcome center, set to debut this summer.
    Tourism

    New Welcome Center, Veterinary Hospital Arriving to Norristown’s Elmwood Park Zoo This Summer

    April 23, 2024

    A new $41 million welcome center, office complex, and veterinary hospital is coming to Norristown’s Elmwood Park Zoo this summer,…

  • Runners at the Rev Run running.
    Community

    Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board’s 18th Annual Rev Run Achieved Record-High $80K Donation to Valley Forge National Historical Park

    April 23, 2024

    The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB) raised a record $80,000 for Valley Forge National Historical Park through funds…

  • tuck everlasting
    Entertainment

    Elmwood Park Zoo and The Centre Theater Partner to Support the Arts

    March 3, 2023

    Elmwood Park Zoo has partnered with the Centre Theater to produce all cultural exhibitions and theater productions hosted and performed at…

  • animal hospital proposed for zoo
    Tourism

    $30 Million from Anonymous Donor Funds Onsite Veterinary Hospital at Elmwood Park Zoo

    October 27, 2022

    An anonymous donor’s $30 million gift is bringing upgraded veterinary care to Elmwood Park Zoo in the form of a…

  • al zone from elmwood park zoo FB 2020 (1)
    Economic Development

    Elmwood Park Zoo’s Al Zone is One of Most Admired CEOs of 2021

    December 14, 2021

    When he joined Elmwood Park Zoo in Norristown a decade ago, Executive Director and CEO Al Zone brought with him…

  • elmwood park wild lights 2021
    Entertainment

    It’s Wild! Elmwood Park Zoo’s Wild Lights Returns for 2021

    November 17, 2021

    Elmwood Park Zoo is pleased to announce the return of its holiday lights event, Wild Lights, for its fourth consecutive…

  • elmwood park zoo eagle
    Economic Development

    Norristown’s Elmwood Park Zoo Receives Million-dollar Gift from Genuardi Family Foundation

    October 28, 2021

    Elmwood Park Zoo is excited about its recent $1 million gift from the Genuardi Family Foundation, which is in support…

  • Family

    Elmwood Park Zoo Transformed into a Winter Wonderland with Wild Lights Event

    November 25, 2020

    After its 2018 debut, Elmwood Park Zoo’s popular event, Wild Lights, has quickly become a highly anticipated annual celebration for…

  • Entertainment

    Purchase Live Giraffe Feeding During ‘Giraffeathon,’ Elmwood Park Zoo’s Live Stream Fundraiser

    April 1, 2020

    Elmwood Park Zoo is continuing to find ways to deliver live zoo programming to the public even during the coronavirus…

  • Nonprofit, Norristown

    Elmwood Park Zoo’s Connection Corner receives a helping hand

    September 18, 2019

    Thanks to a recent grant, making a connection with the animals at the zoo is going to become a lot…

  • Entertainment

    More thank 1,500 parents and children attend Kids’ Fair at Elmwood Park Zoo

    August 27, 2019

    State Senator Daylin Leach (D-Montgomery/Delaware) last week hosted his 11th annual Kids’ Fair at the Elmwood Park Zoo in Norristown.…

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