Elmwood Park Zoo

10/24/2026

Some good fall splootin' 🍂

📸: Keeper Lili

10/24/2026

Your holiday calendar just got a whole lot moooore exciting. 🐮

Wild Lights presented by Danella Companies is packed with entertainment this year:

🐮 The Christmas Cows are back
💚 Meet the Grinch
❄️ Sing along with Elsa
🍪 Bake cookies with Mrs. Claus
🎅 Snap a photo with the big man in red

Holiday cheer is coming Nov 20 - Dec 30: elmwoodparkzoo.org/wildlights/

10/23/2026

Where can you feed the internet’s favorite cat? 🐱

Closer than you think. Our Pallas’s cat encounters put you face to face with the fluffiest, most unimpressed cat on the planet, and yes, the glare is even better in person. Book yours before your friend does and never lets you hear the end of it: elmwoodparkzoo.org/visit/encounters/

10/23/2026

When someone says “free donuts in the office” 🏃

Marigold enjoyed some possum treats (from our commissary) while we humans got to enjoy some Spidey D Donuts from Dunkin’ Dunkin' Brands!

Join us for Trick or Treat Nights, a wild night full of Halloween fun through the link in our bio.

10/23/2026

Thanks The Animal Behavior Management Alliance (ABMA) for sharing our training video! Watch how we care for our animal's from head to toe beans.

We are going to be demonstrating how we do foot care for our jaguar...

10/22/2026

Safety first when working with wild animals!

Our Vet Techs work closely with all our keepers to administer vaccinations and draw blood, using behaviors like the one Keeper Tim is showing off! He makes a pretty good Jaguar 😆

Happy !

10/22/2026

Lexi, it's time to see the doctor! 🩺

Our female white-faced saki monkey, Lexi, is having her annual exam tomorrow (Oct 23) at 10 AM and you’re invited to watch: elmwoodparkzoo.org/event/live-veterinary-exams-2/2026-10-23/

Come see our vet team in action just in time for ! This viewing is free with paid zoo admission.

10/22/2026

Your support goes further than you think!

Elmwood Park Zoo is more than a place to make wild memories. We're a nonprofit organization, and your generosity helps us care for hundreds of animals, inspire future conservationists, and protect wildlife for generations to come!

That support doesn't just benefit your favorite animals, it benefits you as well! From Pennsylvania tax credits of up to 90% for eligible gifts to charitable giving options you may have never considered, our latest Zoo Views blog explores five tax-smart ways to make a difference.

Discover the possibilities: https://elmwoodparkzoo.org/zoo-views-the-secret-behind-every-visit-to-elmwood-park-zoo/

10/21/2026

Thank you to everyone who has added their pets to our ofrenda. Every photo is full of so much love, and we’re honored to remember them with you. 🧡

There’s still time to add yours: forms.gle/DexK4Gfyzcprbj3u7

The Pet Ofrenda and EPZ Ofrenda will be on display October 31 and November 1 during operating hours.

10/21/2026

Chuck wants to know if you wanna have a sleepover.

This is your LAST CHANCE to join us for Zoo Snooze this year. Grab your tents, your blankets, and join us for the ultimate sleepover this Friday: elmwoodparkzoo.org/event/zoosnooze-2024/2026-10-23/