Governor Shapiro and First Lady Visit Elmwood Park Zoo to Celebrate Continued Growth and Expansion
May 16, 2026
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NORRISTOWN, Pa. (May 15, 2026) — Governor Josh Shapiro and First Lady Lori Shapiro visited
Elmwood Park Zoo Welcomes New Giraffe “JJ” from Zoo Knoxville
NORRISTOWN, Pa. (May 14, 2026) — Elmwood Park Zoo is excited to announce the arrival of a new giraffe to its growing herd this week. Jumbe Junior, affectionately known as “JJ,” will make his new home in Norristown after transferring from Zoo Knoxville as part of a collaborative recommendation through the Species Survival Plan (SSP).
Born on December 24, 2020, JJ joins resident giraffes Gerald and Dhoruba at Elmwood Park Zoo. His arrival continues an important partnership between the two accredited zoos after Elmwood Park Zoo transferred male giraffe Mokolo to Zoo Knoxville in November following a breeding recommendation through the SSP.
Mokolo’s move played a key role in supporting the long-term sustainability and genetic diversity of the giraffe population in accredited zoos. The SSP, managed by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums, helps ensure healthy and genetically diverse populations of threatened species through carefully coordinated breeding and transfer recommendations among accredited institutions.
“Last year we excitedly were able to send our youngest giraffe Mokolo to the Zoo Knoxville on a breeding recommendation,” said Ryan Firestine, Lead Animal Keeper at Elmwood Park Zoo. “Even though it was difficult to see a member of our family leave the metaphorical house, plans had been taking shape behind the scenes for several weeks.”
“I and the rest of our team are so excited to be able to officially announce the arrival of JJ. He is joining our giraffe tower to help keep a robust social dynamic in our group, while also giving Knoxville the room to grow their herd. We have much to learn about his personality, but hopefully Gerald and Dhoruba help us out in making his introduction to his new home easy!”
JJ was born to mother Frances at Zoo Knoxville, where animal care staff watched him grow into a gentle and increasingly confident member of the herd.
“We are equal parts sad for JJ to leave and excited for this next chapter of his life,” said Amber Howard, Giraffe Lead Keeper at Zoo Knoxville. “JJ has always been our more reserved giraffe, and it has been incredibly rewarding to watch his confidence grow over the years. While he can still be a little cautious with new people, once he trusts you, he quickly becomes the sweetest boy.”
Elmwood Park Zoo guests are invited to come meet JJ and help welcome him to Norristown. Visitors can participate in giraffe feedings at the Zoo’s feeding platform, offering JJ one of his favorite snacks — lettuce — while helping him grow comfortable with his new surroundings and herd mates.
Guests visiting Elmwood Park Zoo in the coming weeks may begin seeing JJ acclimating to his new surroundings as the Zoo’s animal care staff carefully manage introductions and monitor herd dynamics.For more information on Mokolo’s journey to Zoo Knoxville and the SSP process, click HERE.
Elmwood Park Zoo Offering Free Admission on Three Summer Holidays as Part of America 250
NORRISTOWN, Pa. (May 11, 2026) — Elmwood Park Zoo will offer free admission on Memorial Day, the Fourth of July, and Labor Day this summer as part of the nationwide America 250 initiative, inviting the community to celebrate three iconic holidays at the Zoo.
Each of the three days will feature live music, drink specials, animal encounters, and other activities designed to give guests a full day of things to see and do—and as always at Elmwood Park Zoo, parking is free. Guests can register for their free tickets at elmwoodparkzoo.org/free-holiday
“This is a great way for us to give something back to the community while celebrating what makes these holidays meaningful,” said Al Zone, CEO of Elmwood Park Zoo. “We’re excited to open our doors to everyone and create a place where people can spend time together, enjoy the Zoo, and connect with nature.”
The series begins on Memorial Day, which will serve as the unofficial kickoff to summer at the Zoo.
Guests can expect a lively atmosphere throughout the day, with entertainment, animal experiences, and seasonal offerings across the grounds.
Local brewery Bald Birds Brewing Company will be onsite pouring Founding Feathers, a new collaboration beer created with the Zoo. The double dry-hopped pilsner will be available for guests 21+ looking to enjoy a drink while they explore.
Members of the Daughters of the American Revolution will also be at the Zoo handing out American flags to guests in recognition of the holiday.
The Zoo’s participation in America 250 is supported by the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB).
“This is exactly the kind of experience that brings people together and showcases what our region has to offer,” said Mike Bowman, President and CEO of VFTCB. “Elmwood Park Zoo is a key part of Montgomery County, and initiatives like this make it even more accessible for families and visitors to enjoy.”
Guests should plan to arrive early, as large crowds are expected for each of the free admission days. More details on each holiday’s programming will be shared in the coming weeks online at elmwoodparkzoo.org/free-holiday
MEDIA CONTACT:
Kyle Gurganious
Director of Marketing
Elmwood Park Zoo
kgurganious@elmwoodparkzoo.org
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ABOUT ELMWOOD PARK ZOO
Elmwood Park Zoo, located in Norristown, Pennsylvania, is home to a diverse collection of species from around the world and is dedicated to wildlife conservation, education, and providing memorable guest experiences. Open year-round, the Zoo offers up-close animal encounters, interactive exhibits, and family-friendly attractions including the ZooBrew Beer Garden, a carousel, and seasonal events. Through hands-on learning opportunities and community programming, Elmwood Park Zoo inspires guests of all ages to connect with wildlife and the natural world. For more information, visit www.elmwoodparkzoo.org
ABOUT VALLEY FORGE TOURISM & CONVENTION BOARD
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB) is a nonprofit, membership-based sales and marketing organization that actively promotes Valley Forge and Montgomery County, PA as a convention site and leisure visitor destination by encouraging patronage of its 500+ member hotels, restaurants, attractions, and services. The award-winning website links visitors, meeting planners, tour operators, and residents to a diverse portfolio of brands focused on reasons to visit the region.
Elmwood Park Zoo Hosts First-Ever Board Day of Service
NORRISTOWN, PA (April 3, 2026) — Elmwood Park Zoo welcomed members of its Board of Directors on Tuesday, March 31 for its first-ever Board Day of Service, giving Board members a chance to step into the day-to-day work of the Zoo and spend time alongside staff across multiple departments.
Throughout the day, Board members rolled up their sleeves and jumped in wherever they were needed, getting a firsthand look at what it takes to keep the Zoo running each day.
They helped with everything from cleaning giraffe and barn stalls and preparing animal diets in the commissary, to greeting guests and assisting veterinary staff during whistling duck exams. The day also included rotating through different areas of the Zoo, a “Board Olympics” competition, and time to connect with staff and leadership.
“This day was all about connection—getting our Board closer to the people, the animals, and the work that happens here every single day,” said Al Zone, CEO of Elmwood Park Zoo. “It’s one thing to support the Zoo from a strategic level, but it’s another to actually be out there working alongside our team and seeing what goes into it. I’m really grateful our Board embraced that and jumped in the way they did.”
“Being part of the Zoo in this hands-on way was incredibly meaningful,” said Cherifa Nouri-Howarth, Board President. “It gave us a real appreciation for the level of care, expertise, and teamwork that goes into everything here. From preparing diets to working with the animal care and vet teams, it really puts into perspective how special this place is. It only strengthens our commitment as a Board to support the Zoo and the people behind it.”
The day was also a great opportunity to strengthen the connection between the Board and Zoo staff, while giving Board members a better understanding of the Zoo’s impact on both animals and the community. Elmwood Park Zoo will look forward to building on the success of this first event and finding more ways to bring the Board even closer to the Zoo’s work in the future.
About Elmwood Park Zoo
Elmwood Park Zoo was established in 1924 when a local farmer transferred 16 acres and a small menagerie to the Borough of Norristown. Today, the Zoo is owned and operated by the Norristown Zoological Society, a non-profit organization whose mission is to foster an appreciation for wildlife and the environment that will inspire active participation in conservation. Under the Society’s careful management, Elmwood Park Zoo has attained elite status as one of only 230 institutions accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.
Elmwood Park Zoo Reopens February 28; Spring Season Begins with Expanded March Schedule
Norristown, PA (February 25, 2026) — Elmwood Park Zoo will officially reopen to the public beginning Saturday, February 28 and Sunday, March 1, welcoming guests back for the first time this season. Following opening weekend, the Zoo will operate Wednesday through Sunday throughout March from 10 AM to 4 PM.
After several weeks of winter construction and weather-related delays, the Zoo is reopening its gates to allow guests to once again enjoy time outdoors with wildlife as the region begins to transition into spring.
While guests will see progress underway throughout the Zoo, construction on exhibit renovations and guest experience enhancements will continue into the coming weeks as crews complete improvements that were slowed by wintry conditions.
“Our team has made tremendous progress despite challenging winter weather,” said Al Zone, CEO at Elmwood Park Zoo. “While some projects are still underway, we didn’t want to delay welcoming families back to the Zoo as we head toward milder days. We’re excited to reopen and continue building new experiences throughout the spring.”
All memberships were automatically extended during the temporary closure period to ensure members receive full value.
To kick off the reopening, Elmwood Park Zoo will also host special programming throughout March and April — including exclusive member opportunities.
MEMBER EXCLUSIVE EVENTS:
Live Veterinary Exam – Snowy the Owl
Tuesday, March 3 | 10:00 AM
Only the Welcome Center will be open during this event.
Member Mornings PLUS
Wednesday, March 4 | 9:00 AM
Zoo members are invited to join us for an hour early entry.
Live Veterinary Exam – Primrose and Dahlia the Hedgehogs
Wednesday, March 4 | 9:30 AM
Welcome Center
Tiny Tots & Tall Tales
Wednesday, March 4 | 9:30 AM
Trail of Jaguar
Member Meet Ups
Friday, March 13 | 9:30 AM
Barnyard
PUBLIC EVENTS:
Jerry Spinelli Celebrates Read Across America
Sunday, March 1 | 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Canopy Garden Hall
Nature Explorers – Opossums
Thursday, March 12 | 10:15 AM
Exciting outdoor adventures designed for children ages 3-5.
St. Patrick’s Day Weekend
Saturday, March 14 – Sunday, March 15 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Quiet Mornings
Thursday, March 26 | 9:00 AM
Opportunity for our guests with sensory needs and their family to enjoy early entry to the Zoo, made possible by Mike and Kim Rufo.
Nature Explorers | Spring Into Spring
Thursday, March 26 | 10:15 AM
Exciting outdoor adventures designed for children ages 3-5.
Free Admission for Norristown Borough Residents
Saturday, March 28 – Sunday, March 29 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Photo ID as proof of residency within 19401 required. Pre-registration is required.
Magic Monday
Monday, April 6 | 10:00 AM
Discover magic at Elmwood Park Zoo with shows by America’s Got Talent finalist, David Darwin. Shows are at 10:30 AM and 12:00 PM.
TICKETED EVENTS:
Adult Prom: Party Animals
Friday, March 20 | 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
It’s (adult) prom night. Dress to impress, hit the dance floor, grab bites and drinks, and enjoy a fun evening. Exclusively for 21+ years old.
Easter Brunch
Saturday and Sundays | March 21 – April 5 | Three Sessions: 10:00 AM, 11:30 AM, 1:00 PM
Hop on over to our special Easter Brunches presented by ABA Centers of Pennsylvania. Enjoy a delicious breakfast, participate in Easter activities, meet an educational animal, grab a photo with the Easter Bunny, then enjoy exploring the Zoo!
Guests are encouraged to visit elmwoodparkzoo.org for full event details, ticketing information, and updates on exhibit progress.
As work continues, the zoo appreciates the community’s patience and support and looks forward to unveiling completed enhancements throughout the spring season.
Elmwood Park Zoo Welcomes New Giraffe “JJ” from Zoo Knoxville
May 14, 2026
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NORRISTOWN, Pa. (May 14, 2026) — Elmwood Park Zoo is excited to announce the arrival
Elmwood Park Zoo Offering Free Admission on Three Summer Holidays as Part of America 250
May 11, 2026
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NORRISTOWN, Pa. (May 11, 2026) — Elmwood Park Zoo will offer free admission on Memorial
ZOO VIEWS: Party for the Planet
April 23, 2026
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By Sarah Peterson, Education Administrator What is ‘Party for the Planet’? From April 22 through
Elmwood Park Zoo Hosts First-Ever Board Day of Service
April 3, 2026
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Board members rolled up their sleeves and jumped in wherever they were needed, getting a firsthand look at what it takes to keep the Zoo running each day.
ZOO VIEWS: A New Arrival: Welcoming Our Baby Ocelot
March 30, 2026
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By Janine Farmer, Animal Keeper, and Carlee Redmon, Animal Keeper and Institutional Representative for Ocelots
Elmwood Park Zoo Introduces the Newest Holiday Stars of Wild Lights: The Christmas Cows presented by KeyBank
NORRISTOWN, PA — Elmwood Park Zoo is adding a brand-new dose of holiday magic to Wild Lights presented by Danella with the debut of its newest festive attraction: The Christmas Cows presented by KeyBank. Guests will have the chance to meet Scooby and Shaggy, the Zoo’s adorable miniature highland cows, who will be all dressed up in their most charming holiday gear for the season.
“KeyBank is excited to sponsor Elmwood Park Zoo’s Christmas Cows for this year’s Wild Lights experience,” said KeyBank Eastern Pennsylvania Market President Youseff Tannous. “Visiting these festive miniature highland cows is such a unique and whimsical way to celebrate the holiday season, and we’re so glad we can be a part of creating lasting memories for families in our community.”
This enchanted, up-close encounter invites visitors to step into a wintery barnyard moment and snap the perfect photo—these handsome bovine brothers are destined to become the stars of your annual holiday card.
Meet & Greets are available every night of Wild Lights for $15 for groups up to six and $20 for groups of seven or more. Guests can add the experience when purchasing Wild Lights tickets online or at the Zoo.
To purchase Wild Lights tickets and for more attractions during this year’s event, visit EPZWildLights.com
Elmwood Park Zoo’s Wild Lights Returns — Brighter, Bigger, and More Magical Than Ever
NORRISTOWN, PA – Elmwood Park Zoo’s most dazzling holiday tradition is back — and brighter than ever. Wild Lights presented by Danella, the Zoo’s beloved seasonal spectacular, returns on select nights from November 21 through December 30, transforming the zoo grounds into a winter wonderland filled with millions of twinkling lights, illuminated animals, and festive cheer for the whole family.
The Zoo is proud to announce Danella Companies, Inc., as the new presenting sponsor of Wild Lights, entering into a multi-year partnership that will illuminate the zoo and the community for years to come.
“This event has become a cherished family tradition for so many in our community,” said Al Zone, Executive Director and CEO of Elmwood Park Zoo. “We’re thrilled to welcome Danella as our new presenting sponsor in a partnership that reflects its shared commitment to community, family, and local pride. Each year we aim to make Wild Lights even more magical, and this season we’re pulling out all the stops with more lights, more animals, and more ways to celebrate together.”
Jim Danella, Founder and CEO of Danella Companies, Inc., echoed that excitement: “Elmwood Park Zoo has been a cornerstone of our community for generations, creating unforgettable experiences for families across the region. We’re proud to support such a beloved local institution and to help light up the holidays through this partnership.”
Guests will stroll through a glowing landscape of color and creativity, with more lights and new decorative attractions than ever before. From the moment they arrive, visitors will be greeted by a towering holiday tree at the entrance, sponsored by Harmony Wealth Management and Saul Ewing LLP, setting the stage for an evening of wonder and holiday spirit.
New and Returning Highlights Include:
– Millions of Lights on Display: Experience a breathtaking journey through the zoo’s illuminated pathways, filled with animal-shaped displays and five sparkling light tunnels that immerse guests in shimmering color.
– *New* Christmas Cows presented by KeyBank: Get up close with the zoo’s brand new adorable mini Highland cows in a special meet-and-greet area — a perfect photo opportunity for animal lovers of all ages.
– Santa’s Workshop presented by Atlantis Tile & Marble: Capture holiday memories with a visit from Santa Claus, available for festive family photos.
– Cookies with Mrs. Claus presented by Bredenbeck’s Bakery: Enjoy a cozy cookie break and storytime with Mrs. Claus, including interactive cookie decorating.
– ZooBrew: Celebrate the season with specialty Tito’s holiday cocktails and seasonal beverages, available nightly.
– Animal Meet & Greets: Meet some of the zoo’s incredible ambassador animals up close.
– Carousel Rides: Take a spin on the Zoo Carousel, beautifully decorated for the season and open throughout Wild Lights.
– Live Entertainment: Delight in music, performances, and surprise appearances.
– Dog Nights: Don’t forget to bring your furry family member along for your adventure at Wild Lights—available every Sunday night. Share the experience with your dog, who can even pose for a photo with Santa.
Guests are encouraged to dress for the weather and plan for an evening of exploration, photo opportunities, and festive fun. Elmwood Park Zoo’s animal habitats will be illuminated throughout the park, offering a rare chance to see the zoo come alive at night. More information at EPZWildLights.com
Ticketing Information
Yearly Zoo Members
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- Ages 13 and up: Adult Admission, $13.47 online / $13.98 onsite
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- Child Admission: Ages 3-12, $12.47 online / $12.98 onsite
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- Baby Admission: Ages 0-2, $0.00
Non-Members
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- Ages 13 and up: Adult Admission, $26.95 online / $27.95 onsite
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- Child Admission: Ages 3-12, $23.95 online / $24.95 onsite
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- Baby Admission: Ages 0-2, $0.00
Anytime Admission
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- Visit Wild Lights without the need to select a specific date or time with our flexible Anytime Admission. Anytime Admission, $32.95 for all ages, can be used during any Wild Lights date and time listed on the calendar below. Tickets must be redeemed by December 30, 2025.
Elmwood Park Zoo and Zoetis Co-Host Inaugural Vet Tech Summit, Celebrating Veterinary Technicians and the Future of Animal Health
NORRISTOWN, Pa. (October 17, 2025) — Elmwood Park Zoo, in partnership with Zoetis, proudly hosted its inaugural Veterinary Technician Summit on Wednesday, October 15, as part of National Veterinary Technician Week. The event brought together 60 second-year veterinary technology students from Manor College, Harcum College, and Camden County Community College for a full day of education, collaboration, and hands-on experiences at the Zoo.
Held inside the Zoo’s Canopy Gardens Hall and Frank & Paige Engro Veterinary Health Center, the summit highlighted the critical role that veterinary technicians play in animal care and explored the variety of career opportunities across veterinary medicine. Students engaged in panel discussions, toured the Zoo’s animal hospital, and heard from leading experts in the field, including representatives from academia, EPZ animal care, and the pharmaceutical industry.
“Veterinary technicians are critical players in the success of the veterinary health care team,” said Laura Clark, DVM, PhD, Global Medical Affairs at Zoetis, and Elmwood Park Zoo Board Member, whose idea it was to organize this event. “This summit provided students with a real-world view of the diverse career paths available to them—from zoo medicine and specialty practice to research and industry.”
The program featured a dynamic panel on alternate careers in veterinary medicine, moderated by Alyssa Mages, BS, CVT, Chief Visionary Officer of Empowering Veterinary Teams and featuring:
– Kourtney Conti, BS, CVT, Elmwood Park Zoo
– Bailey Donovan, BS, CVT, University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine
– Chelsea Geiringer, BS, CVT, Zoetis Veterinary Medical Information & Product Support (VMIPS)
Following the panel, Michele Goodman, VMD, Elmwood Park Zoo’s Director of Animal Care, along with additional Animal Care Staff, led students on an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the Zoo’s medical facilities and discussed the day-to-day realities of working in the field of zoological veterinary medicine. The afternoon concluded with a Lunch & Learn presented by Jodi Koch, VMD, Professional Services Veterinarian of Zoetis, exploring the emerging science of monoclonal antibodies and their applications in animal health.
“This event not only celebrates veterinary technicians but also reinforces our commitment to education, innovation, and professional development within the animal care community,” said Goodman. “We were thrilled to see so many passionate students connect, learn, and imagine their future in this vital field.”
In addition to educational programming, attendees networked with local veterinary leaders and toured the Zoo’s animal exhibits, rounding out a day of learning and inspiration.
Elmwood Park Zoo and Zoetis plan to continue the Vet Tech Summit as an annual event, further strengthening ties between veterinary programs and veterinary professionals.
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About Elmwood Park Zoo
Elmwood Park Zoo was established in 1924 when a local farmer transferred 16 acres and a small menagerie to the Borough of Norristown. Today, the Zoo is owned and operated by the Norristown Zoological Society, a non-profit organization whose mission is to foster an appreciation for wildlife and the environment that will inspire active participation in conservation. Under the Society’s careful management, Elmwood Park Zoo has attained elite status as one of only 230 institutions accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.
About Zoetis
As the world’s leading animal health company, Zoetis is driven by a singular purpose: to nurture our world and humankind by advancing care for animals. After innovating ways to predict, prevent, detect, and treat animal illness for more than 70 years, Zoetis continues to stand by those raising and caring for animals worldwide – from veterinarians and pet owners to livestock producers. The company’s leading portfolio and pipeline of medicines, vaccines, diagnostics and technologies make a difference in over 100 countries. A Fortune 500 company, Zoetis generated revenue of $9.3 billion in 2024 with approximately 13,800 employees. For more information, visit www.zoetis.com.
EPZ wins AZA’s “Facility – Innovation” Award for the Frank & Paige Engro Veterinary Health and Welcome Center
Elmwood Park Zoo was awarded the Association of Zoos and Aquariums‘ “Facility – Innovation” award for the Frank & Paige Engro Veterinary Health and Welcome Center at this 2025’s AZA Annual Conference. The award recognizes excellence in the design and construction of a facility that supports the mission of an AZA Institution. The Zoo was one of dozens of applicants who submitted their completed 2024 projects to be considered for recognition. This award recognizes transformative built projects that do not include animal exhibitions as their primary function.
Projects under consideration for the award could consist of animal hospitals, education facilities, entrances, restaurants or retail, infrastructure, or other projects that support the operations and goals of a zoo or aquarium.
The Frank & Paige Engro Veterinary Health and Welcome Center opened in the summer of 2024. Made possible by a transformational $36 million gift and totaling over 39,000ft2, the new facilities features an immersive guest experience with interactive exhibits, animal habitats, educational displays, a café, and expanded retail space. The 17,000ft2 veterinary hospital includes a surgical suite, diagnostic lab with CT capabilities, recovery wards, and an animal commissary; all designed to provide top-tier animal care and public transparency through live viewing areas.
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.
“The Charles L. Blockson Exhibition” to Debut at Norristown’s Centre Theater
Elmwood Park Zoo is proud to announce its role in the creation of a new exhibition featuring one of the world’s largest collections of African American history and culture. “The Charles L. Blockson Exhibition: an African and Afro-American Collection,” will feature portions of Charles Blockson’s private collection of over 700,000 items and artifacts that are related to the global Black experience. The exhibition will make its public debut on Juneteenth weekend, in a brand new gallery space built inside the historic Centre Theater in Norristown.
Born in Norristown in 1933, Charles L. Blockson is world renowned for his expertise in Black genealogy and the Underground Railroad. His collection (featuring rare books, current periodicals, letters, photographs, artifacts and memorabilia) was amassed throughout his life-spanning career as a historian, bibliophile and author. The Charles L. Blockson Exhibition focuses on his life’s work in documenting the global Black experience through history. The exhibition at the Centre Theater is made possible by Mr. Blockson, Curator Emeritus, and The Charles L. Blockson Afro-American Collection, Temple University.
“It is a special honor to have this exhibition in Norristown because it not only represents my life but the life of people of African descent, and the agony of enslavement and the ecstasy of freedom,” said Mr. Blockson.
A sampling of items scheduled to be on display represent:
- Manuscripts from music artist Tupac Shakur
- Memorabilia from Mr. Blockson’s youth
- Images of rare books available at the Blockson Collection including The Underground Railroad by William Still.
- Photos by John W. Mosley, a self-taught Philadelphian photographer who chronicled black life in and around Philadelphia from the late 1930s to the late 1960s
- “Men of Color” Civil War recruitment poster; issued in 1863, this promotion that urged African American men to enlist in the Union army was written by Frederick Douglass
The Charles L. Blockson Exhibition is one of many unique cultural offerings under development in an effort to provide Montgomery County residents with increased access to arts and culture. Elmwood Park Zoo and The Centre Theater are leading this movement, along with community liaisons such as the Norristown Borough Council and Norristown School District, as well as strategic partners such as the Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board.
“I am overwhelmed by Mr. Blockson’s dedication to preserving so many tremendous and important pieces of history, and his willingness to share these items in Norristown is an outstanding gift to the community,” said Al Zone, Elmwood Park Zoo’s Executive Director and CEO. “My hope is that with this exhibition, along with the Centre Theater performances, the Zoo, and all of our other arts and culture institutions, folks from all over the region will flock to Norristown to experience all that we have to offer.
Further details on the exhibition are available at the Centre Theatre Gallery website at https://thecentretheater.com/gallery/. The Centre Theater is operated by The Greater Norristown Society for the Arts, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.
For information on supporting the Charles L. Blockson Exhibition, contact Jennifer Conti at jconti@elmwoodparkzoo.org or (610) 277-3825 x 229.
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.
Free Admission for Norristown Borough Residents at Wild Lights
Elmwood Park Zoo extends our gratitude to our loyal Norristown residents by offering FREE zoo admission to Norristown Borough residents* on December 27 and December 28 from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm*.
REGISTER HERE
Registration is required. Space is limited.
*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:
east of Forrest Avenue
south of Johnson Highway
west of Sandy Hill Road/E Fornance Street
north of the Schuylkill River
Free Admission for Norristown Borough Residents at Wild Lights
Elmwood Park Zoo extends our gratitude to our loyal Norristown residents by offering FREE zoo admission to Norristown Borough residents* on December 27 and December 28 from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm*.
REGISTER HERE
Registration is required. Space is limited.
*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:
east of Forrest Avenue
south of Johnson Highway
west of Sandy Hill Road/E Fornance Street
north of the Schuylkill River
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 its gratitude to our loyal Norristown residents by offering FREE zoo admission on the last Saturday and Sunday of every month.
All events that fall on a holiday will be adjusted accordingly. Pre-registration is required to attend.
2026 Norristown Free Dates:
Saturday, February 28: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday, March 1: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday, March 29: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday, April 25: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, April 26: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, May 2: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, May 30: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, May 31: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, June 27: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, June 28: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, July 25: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, July 26: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, August 29: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, August 30: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, September 26: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, September 27: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, October 24: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, October 25: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, November 28: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Sunday, November 29: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Saturday, December 26: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Sunday, December 27: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Tickets are limited.
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:
east of Forrest Avenue
south of Johnson Highway
west of Sandy Hill Road/E Fornance Street
north of the Schuylkill River
Free Admission for Norristown Borough Residents
Elmwood Park Zoo extends its gratitude to our loyal Norristown residents by offering FREE zoo admission on the last Saturday and Sunday of every month.
All events that fall on a holiday will be adjusted accordingly. Pre-registration is required to attend.
2026 Norristown Free Dates:
Saturday, February 28: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday, March 1: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday, March 29: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday, April 25: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, April 26: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, May 2: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, May 30: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, May 31: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, June 27: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, June 28: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, July 25: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, July 26: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, August 29: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, August 30: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, September 26: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, September 27: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, October 24: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, October 25: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, November 28: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Sunday, November 29: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Saturday, December 26: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Sunday, December 27: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Tickets are limited.
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:
east of Forrest Avenue
south of Johnson Highway
west of Sandy Hill Road/E Fornance Street
north of the Schuylkill River
Free Admission for Norristown Borough Residents
Elmwood Park Zoo extends its gratitude to our loyal Norristown residents by offering FREE zoo admission on the last Saturday and Sunday of every month.
All events that fall on a holiday will be adjusted accordingly. Pre-registration is required to attend.
2026 Norristown Free Dates:
Saturday, February 28: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday, March 1: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday, March 29: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday, April 25: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, April 26: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, May 2: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, May 30: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, May 31: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, June 27: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, June 28: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, July 25: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, July 26: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, August 29: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, August 30: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, September 26: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, September 27: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, October 24: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, October 25: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, November 28: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Sunday, November 29: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Saturday, December 26: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Sunday, December 27: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Tickets are limited.
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:
east of Forrest Avenue
south of Johnson Highway
west of Sandy Hill Road/E Fornance Street
north of the Schuylkill River
Free Admission for Norristown Borough Residents
Elmwood Park Zoo extends its gratitude to our loyal Norristown residents by offering FREE zoo admission on the last Saturday and Sunday of every month.
All events that fall on a holiday will be adjusted accordingly. Pre-registration is required to attend.
2026 Norristown Free Dates:
Saturday, February 28: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday, March 1: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday, March 29: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday, April 25: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, April 26: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, May 2: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, May 30: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, May 31: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, June 27: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, June 28: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, July 25: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, July 26: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, August 29: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, August 30: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, September 26: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, September 27: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, October 24: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, October 25: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, November 28: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Sunday, November 29: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Saturday, December 26: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Sunday, December 27: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Tickets are limited.
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:
east of Forrest Avenue
south of Johnson Highway
west of Sandy Hill Road/E Fornance Street
north of the Schuylkill River
Free Admission for Norristown Borough Residents
Elmwood Park Zoo extends its gratitude to our loyal Norristown residents by offering FREE zoo admission on the last Saturday and Sunday of every month.
All events that fall on a holiday will be adjusted accordingly. Pre-registration is required to attend.
2026 Norristown Free Dates:
Saturday, February 28: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday, March 1: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday, March 29: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday, April 25: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, April 26: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, May 2: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, May 30: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, May 31: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, June 27: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, June 28: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, July 25: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, July 26: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, August 29: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, August 30: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, September 26: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, September 27: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, October 24: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, October 25: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, November 28: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Sunday, November 29: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Saturday, December 26: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Sunday, December 27: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Tickets are limited.
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:
east of Forrest Avenue
south of Johnson Highway
west of Sandy Hill Road/E Fornance Street
north of the Schuylkill River
Free Admission for Norristown Borough Residents
Elmwood Park Zoo extends its gratitude to our loyal Norristown residents by offering FREE zoo admission on the last Saturday and Sunday of every month.
All events that fall on a holiday will be adjusted accordingly. Pre-registration is required to attend.
2026 Norristown Free Dates:
Saturday, February 28: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday, March 1: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday, March 29: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday, April 25: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, April 26: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, May 2: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, May 30: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, May 31: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, June 27: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, June 28: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, July 25: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, July 26: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, August 29: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, August 30: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, September 26: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, September 27: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, October 24: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, October 25: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, November 28: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Sunday, November 29: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Saturday, December 26: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Sunday, December 27: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Tickets are limited.
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:
east of Forrest Avenue
south of Johnson Highway
west of Sandy Hill Road/E Fornance Street
north of the Schuylkill River
Free Admission for Norristown Borough Residents
Elmwood Park Zoo extends its gratitude to our loyal Norristown residents by offering FREE zoo admission on the last Saturday and Sunday of every month.
All events that fall on a holiday will be adjusted accordingly. Pre-registration is required to attend.
2026 Norristown Free Dates:
Saturday, February 28: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday, March 1: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday, March 29: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday, April 25: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, April 26: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, May 2: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, May 30: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, May 31: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, June 27: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, June 28: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, July 25: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, July 26: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, August 29: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, August 30: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, September 26: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, September 27: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, October 24: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, October 25: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, November 28: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Sunday, November 29: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Saturday, December 26: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Sunday, December 27: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Tickets are limited.
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:
east of Forrest Avenue
south of Johnson Highway
west of Sandy Hill Road/E Fornance Street
north of the Schuylkill River
Free Admission for Norristown Borough Residents
Elmwood Park Zoo extends its gratitude to our loyal Norristown residents by offering FREE zoo admission on the last Saturday and Sunday of every month.
All events that fall on a holiday will be adjusted accordingly. Pre-registration is required to attend.
2026 Norristown Free Dates:
Saturday, February 28: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday, March 1: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday, March 29: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday, April 25: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, April 26: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, May 2: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, May 30: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, May 31: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, June 27: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, June 28: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, July 25: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, July 26: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, August 29: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, August 30: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, September 26: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, September 27: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, October 24: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, October 25: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, November 28: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Sunday, November 29: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Saturday, December 26: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Sunday, December 27: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Tickets are limited.
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:
east of Forrest Avenue
south of Johnson Highway
west of Sandy Hill Road/E Fornance Street
north of the Schuylkill River
Free Admission for Norristown Borough Residents
Elmwood Park Zoo extends its gratitude to our loyal Norristown residents by offering FREE zoo admission on the last Saturday and Sunday of every month.
All events that fall on a holiday will be adjusted accordingly. Pre-registration is required to attend.
2026 Norristown Free Dates:
Saturday, February 28: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday, March 1: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday, March 29: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday, April 25: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, April 26: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, May 2: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, May 30: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, May 31: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, June 27: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, June 28: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, July 25: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, July 26: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, August 29: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, August 30: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, September 26: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, September 27: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, October 24: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, October 25: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, November 28: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Sunday, November 29: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Saturday, December 26: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Sunday, December 27: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Tickets are limited.
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:
east of Forrest Avenue
south of Johnson Highway
west of Sandy Hill Road/E Fornance Street
north of the Schuylkill River
Free Admission for Norristown Borough Residents
Elmwood Park Zoo extends its gratitude to our loyal Norristown residents by offering FREE zoo admission on the last Saturday and Sunday of every month.
All events that fall on a holiday will be adjusted accordingly. Pre-registration is required to attend.
2026 Norristown Free Dates:
Saturday, February 28: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday, March 1: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday, March 29: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday, April 25: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, April 26: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, May 2: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, May 30: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, May 31: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, June 27: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, June 28: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, July 25: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, July 26: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, August 29: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, August 30: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, September 26: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, September 27: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, October 24: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, October 25: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, November 28: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Sunday, November 29: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Saturday, December 26: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Sunday, December 27: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Tickets are limited.
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:
east of Forrest Avenue
south of Johnson Highway
west of Sandy Hill Road/E Fornance Street
north of the Schuylkill River
Free Admission for Norristown Borough Residents
Elmwood Park Zoo extends its gratitude to our loyal Norristown residents by offering FREE zoo admission on the last Saturday and Sunday of every month.
All events that fall on a holiday will be adjusted accordingly. Pre-registration is required to attend.
2026 Norristown Free Dates:
Saturday, February 28: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday, March 1: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday, March 29: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday, April 25: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, April 26: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, May 2: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, May 30: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, May 31: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, June 27: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, June 28: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, July 25: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, July 26: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, August 29: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, August 30: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, September 26: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, September 27: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, October 24: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, October 25: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, November 28: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Sunday, November 29: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Saturday, December 26: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Sunday, December 27: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Tickets are limited.
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:
east of Forrest Avenue
south of Johnson Highway
west of Sandy Hill Road/E Fornance Street
north of the Schuylkill River
Free Admission for Norristown Borough Residents
Elmwood Park Zoo extends its gratitude to our loyal Norristown residents by offering FREE zoo admission on the last Saturday and Sunday of every month.
All events that fall on a holiday will be adjusted accordingly. Pre-registration is required to attend.
2026 Norristown Free Dates:
Saturday, February 28: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday, March 1: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday, March 29: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday, April 25: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, April 26: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, May 2: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, May 30: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, May 31: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, June 27: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, June 28: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, July 25: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, July 26: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, August 29: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, August 30: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, September 26: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, September 27: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, October 24: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, October 25: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, November 28: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Sunday, November 29: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Saturday, December 26: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Sunday, December 27: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Tickets are limited.
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:
east of Forrest Avenue
south of Johnson Highway
west of Sandy Hill Road/E Fornance Street
north of the Schuylkill River
Free Admission for Norristown Borough Residents
Elmwood Park Zoo extends its gratitude to our loyal Norristown residents by offering FREE zoo admission on the last Saturday and Sunday of every month.
All events that fall on a holiday will be adjusted accordingly. Pre-registration is required to attend.
2026 Norristown Free Dates:
Saturday, February 28: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday, March 1: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday, March 29: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday, April 25: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, April 26: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, May 2: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, May 30: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, May 31: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, June 27: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, June 28: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, July 25: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, July 26: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, August 29: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, August 30: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, September 26: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, September 27: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, October 24: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, October 25: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, November 28: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Sunday, November 29: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Saturday, December 26: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Sunday, December 27: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Tickets are limited.
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:
east of Forrest Avenue
south of Johnson Highway
west of Sandy Hill Road/E Fornance Street
north of the Schuylkill River
Free Admission for Norristown Borough Residents
Elmwood Park Zoo extends its gratitude to our loyal Norristown residents by offering FREE zoo admission on the last Saturday and Sunday of every month.
All events that fall on a holiday will be adjusted accordingly. Pre-registration is required to attend.
2026 Norristown Free Dates:
Saturday, February 28: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday, March 1: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday, March 29: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday, April 25: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, April 26: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, May 2: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, May 30: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, May 31: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, June 27: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, June 28: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, July 25: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, July 26: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, August 29: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, August 30: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, September 26: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, September 27: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, October 24: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, October 25: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, November 28: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Sunday, November 29: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Saturday, December 26: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Sunday, December 27: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Tickets are limited.
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:
east of Forrest Avenue
south of Johnson Highway
west of Sandy Hill Road/E Fornance Street
north of the Schuylkill River
Free Admission for Norristown Borough Residents
Elmwood Park Zoo extends its gratitude to our loyal Norristown residents by offering FREE zoo admission on the last Saturday and Sunday of every month.
All events that fall on a holiday will be adjusted accordingly. Pre-registration is required to attend.
2026 Norristown Free Dates:
Saturday, February 28: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday, March 1: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday, March 29: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday, April 25: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, April 26: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, May 2: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, May 30: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, May 31: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, June 27: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, June 28: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, July 25: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, July 26: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, August 29: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, August 30: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, September 26: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, September 27: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, October 24: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, October 25: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, November 28: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Sunday, November 29: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Saturday, December 26: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Sunday, December 27: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Tickets are limited.
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:
east of Forrest Avenue
south of Johnson Highway
west of Sandy Hill Road/E Fornance Street
north of the Schuylkill River
Free Admission for Norristown Borough Residents
Elmwood Park Zoo extends its gratitude to our loyal Norristown residents by offering FREE zoo admission on the last Saturday and Sunday of every month.
All events that fall on a holiday will be adjusted accordingly. Pre-registration is required to attend.
2026 Norristown Free Dates:
Saturday, February 28: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday, March 1: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday, March 29: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday, April 25: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, April 26: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, May 2: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, May 30: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, May 31: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, June 27: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, June 28: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, July 25: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, July 26: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, August 29: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, August 30: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, September 26: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, September 27: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, October 24: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, October 25: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, November 28: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Sunday, November 29: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Saturday, December 26: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Sunday, December 27: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Tickets are limited.
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:
east of Forrest Avenue
south of Johnson Highway
west of Sandy Hill Road/E Fornance Street
north of the Schuylkill River
Free Admission for Norristown Borough Residents
Elmwood Park Zoo extends its gratitude to our loyal Norristown residents by offering FREE zoo admission on the last Saturday and Sunday of every month.
All events that fall on a holiday will be adjusted accordingly. Pre-registration is required to attend.
2026 Norristown Free Dates:
Saturday, February 28: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday, March 1: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday, March 29: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday, April 25: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, April 26: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, May 2: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, May 30: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, May 31: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, June 27: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, June 28: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, July 25: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, July 26: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, August 29: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, August 30: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, September 26: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, September 27: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, October 24: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, October 25: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, November 28: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Sunday, November 29: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Saturday, December 26: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Sunday, December 27: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Tickets are limited.
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:
east of Forrest Avenue
south of Johnson Highway
west of Sandy Hill Road/E Fornance Street
north of the Schuylkill River
Free Admission for Norristown Borough Residents
Elmwood Park Zoo extends its gratitude to our loyal Norristown residents by offering FREE zoo admission on the last Saturday and Sunday of every month.
All events that fall on a holiday will be adjusted accordingly. Pre-registration is required to attend.
2026 Norristown Free Dates:
Saturday, February 28: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday, March 1: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday, March 29: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday, April 25: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, April 26: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, May 2: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, May 30: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, May 31: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, June 27: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, June 28: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, July 25: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, July 26: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, August 29: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, August 30: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, September 26: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, September 27: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, October 24: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, October 25: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, November 28: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Sunday, November 29: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Saturday, December 26: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Sunday, December 27: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Tickets are limited.
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:
east of Forrest Avenue
south of Johnson Highway
west of Sandy Hill Road/E Fornance Street
north of the Schuylkill River
Free Admission for Norristown Borough Residents
Elmwood Park Zoo extends its gratitude to our loyal Norristown residents by offering FREE zoo admission on the last Saturday and Sunday of every month.
All events that fall on a holiday will be adjusted accordingly. Pre-registration is required to attend.
2026 Norristown Free Dates:
Saturday, February 28: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday, March 1: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday, March 29: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday, April 25: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, April 26: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, May 2: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, May 30: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, May 31: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, June 27: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, June 28: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, July 25: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, July 26: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, August 29: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, August 30: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, September 26: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, September 27: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, October 24: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, October 25: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, November 28: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Sunday, November 29: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Saturday, December 26: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Sunday, December 27: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Tickets are limited.
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:
east of Forrest Avenue
south of Johnson Highway
west of Sandy Hill Road/E Fornance Street
north of the Schuylkill River
Free Admission for Norristown Borough Residents
Elmwood Park Zoo extends its gratitude to our loyal Norristown residents by offering FREE zoo admission on the last Saturday and Sunday of every month.
All events that fall on a holiday will be adjusted accordingly. Pre-registration is required to attend.
2026 Norristown Free Dates:
Saturday, February 28: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday, March 1: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday, March 29: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday, April 25: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, April 26: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, May 2: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, May 30: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, May 31: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, June 27: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, June 28: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, July 25: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, July 26: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, August 29: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, August 30: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, September 26: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, September 27: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, October 24: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, October 25: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, November 28: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Sunday, November 29: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Saturday, December 26: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Sunday, December 27: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Tickets are limited.
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:
east of Forrest Avenue
south of Johnson Highway
west of Sandy Hill Road/E Fornance Street
north of the Schuylkill River
Free Admission for Norristown Borough Residents
Elmwood Park Zoo extends its gratitude to our loyal Norristown residents by offering FREE zoo admission on the last Saturday and Sunday of every month.
All events that fall on a holiday will be adjusted accordingly. Pre-registration is required to attend.
2026 Norristown Free Dates:
Saturday, February 28: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday, March 1: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday, March 29: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday, April 25: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, April 26: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, May 2: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, May 30: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, May 31: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, June 27: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, June 28: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, July 25: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, July 26: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, August 29: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, August 30: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, September 26: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, September 27: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, October 24: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, October 25: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, November 28: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Sunday, November 29: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Saturday, December 26: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Sunday, December 27: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Tickets are limited.
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:
east of Forrest Avenue
south of Johnson Highway
west of Sandy Hill Road/E Fornance Street
north of the Schuylkill River
Free Admission for Norristown Borough Residents
Elmwood Park Zoo extends its gratitude to our loyal Norristown residents by offering FREE zoo admission on the last Saturday and Sunday of every month.
All events that fall on a holiday will be adjusted accordingly. Pre-registration is required to attend.
2026 Norristown Free Dates:
Saturday, February 28: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday, March 1: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday, March 29: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday, April 25: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, April 26: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, May 2: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, May 30: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, May 31: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, June 27: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, June 28: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, July 25: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, July 26: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, August 29: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, August 30: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, September 26: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, September 27: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, October 24: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, October 25: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, November 28: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Sunday, November 29: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Saturday, December 26: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Sunday, December 27: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Tickets are limited.
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:
east of Forrest Avenue
south of Johnson Highway
west of Sandy Hill Road/E Fornance Street
north of the Schuylkill River
Free Admission for Norristown Borough Residents
Elmwood Park Zoo extends its gratitude to our loyal Norristown residents by offering FREE zoo admission on the last Saturday and Sunday of every month.
All events that fall on a holiday will be adjusted accordingly. Pre-registration is required to attend.
2026 Norristown Free Dates:
Saturday, February 28: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday, March 1: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday, March 29: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday, April 25: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, April 26: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, May 2: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, May 30: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, May 31: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, June 27: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, June 28: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, July 25: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, July 26: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, August 29: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, August 30: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, September 26: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, September 27: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, October 24: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, October 25: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, November 28: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Sunday, November 29: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Saturday, December 26: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Sunday, December 27: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Tickets are limited.
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:
east of Forrest Avenue
south of Johnson Highway
west of Sandy Hill Road/E Fornance Street
north of the Schuylkill River