EPZ Announces 1/2 Price Admission for Montco Residents

Elmwood Park Zoo formally announced a special initiative, made possible with support from Frank and Paige Engro, that provides residents of Montgomery County, PA half-price Zoo admission throughout 2025. The Zoo’s Board of Directors and Senior Leadership were joined by Norristown Municipality Leadership and Montgomery County Commissioners to make the announcement.

Frank Engro was a lifelong Montgomery County resident and businessman whose generosity extended to local organizations such as Elmwood Park Zoo, Kitty Cottage Adoption Center, North Penn Valley Boys and Girls Club, Whitpain Parks and Recreation, and Whitpain Township Police Department. Frank is survived by his wife, Paige Engro. The Zoo’s Frank & Paige Engro Veterinary Health Center opened in 2024. 

Half price admission can be purchased online or onsite with proof of residency. More information can be found here.

Zoo hosts First Responders, Announces Exclusive Membership

Elmwood Park Zoo hosted members of the local police, fire fighter, and ambulance departments this morning to honor the “first responders” for their service to the community.

As a further thank you, the zoo announced the creation of a yearly zoo membership intended especially for members of these departments. The zoo’s First Responder Membership will be available for free to police, fire, and EMT workers in Norristown and its surrounding townships. The membership provides free zoo admission and other exclusive perks, similar to the zoo’s yearly memberships available to purchase for individuals and families. 

In his comments, Elmwood Park Zoo’s Executive Director and CEO, Al Zone, thanked the gathered forces from Norristown, East Norriton, West Norriton and Plymouth for their service. “We truly appreciate the support of our first responders, who put the safety of the residents of Montgomery County ahead of their own,” he said.      
Also in attendance were Norristown Municipal Administrator Crandall O. Jones, East Norriton Township Manager Robert Hart, and West Norriton Township Manager Jason M. Bobst; each took a moment to heap further praise on the men and women serving their communities.