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  • Party for the planet

    Elmwood Park Zoo 1661 Harding Blvd, Norristown, United States

    Party for the Planet is FREE to attend with paid Zoo admission! We are also pleased to offer free Zoo admission to Norristown Borough residents (Area Code 19401) on this day. _________________________________________________________ Save the date & join us for our annual celebration of Earth Day and all things eco-friendly! Party for the Planet is a family, fun-filled day that emphasizes the importance of conservation and the environment. Guests can enjoy demonstrations and education stations featuring animals, recycling, sustainable living, a plant giveaway, and more!

  • Drive-In Zoovies: The Sandlot

    Elmwood Park Zoo 1661 Harding Blvd, Norristown, United States

    We’re hosting a series of special drive-in movie screenings in the Zoo’s parking lot! Our May Drive-In Zoovie is The Sandlot. See below for tickets and details. Zoovies | The Sandlot (1993) | 1hr 41m | Rated PG May 2 | 7:00 PM – Parking Lot Opens | 8:00 PM – Film Begins Tickets and Info* Adult Guest | $15 per adult Child Guest | $12 per child   * Guests must indicate how many cars they are bringing when purchasing tickets. Tickets are required for each guest (adult and child) attending. The parking lot will be open at 7 PM, and the film will begin at 8 PM. Our drive-in screenings are held in the former softball field section of the Zoo’s parking lot. Concessions will be available for purchase during the film. In the event of inclement weather, all ticket holders will be notified if a screening is canceled or rescheduled 2 weeks prior to the event. The radio station frequency broadcasting the film’s audio to cars will be provided to ticket holders in advance of the event.  

    $12 – $15

  • Mother’s Day Brunch

    Elmwood Park Zoo 1661 Harding Blvd, Norristown, United States

    Treat mom to an all-you-can-eat brunch buffet and a day at the zoo! Our annual Mother’s Day Brunches will take place on Saturday, May 9th and Sunday, May 10th – three time slots are available each day. Your ticket includes admission to the Zoo, brunch, and an animal meet and greet! Space is limited for this event, so please register early and arrive on time. Animal greets occur about 15 minutes after seating begins. Community Passes will not be accepted for this event.  Saturday, May 9:  10:00 AM, 11:30 AM, 1:00 PM Sunday, May 10:  10:00 AM, 11:30 AM, 1:00 PM Table of 4 $230 Non-Member / $220 Yearly Members Table of 6 $325 Non-Member / $315 Yearly Members Table of 8 $425 Non-Member / $400 Yearly Members Baby (ages 0 – 2) $15.00 Non-Member / $12.00 Yearly Members Additional Guests $60 Non-Member / $55 Yearly Members   MENU Scrambled Eggs Turkey Sausage Regular Sausage Omelette Made To Order Red Bliss Potatoes Fruit Salad Mac & Cheese Quiche Chicken & Waffles with Toppings Salmon in Dijon Mustard Ravioli in Blush Sauces New York Strip Turkey and Gravy Peel-and-Eat Shrimp Salad Bar Apple and Peach Cobbler Danishes Dessert Cart   BEVERAGES Orange Juice Milk Coffee CASH BAR Irish Coffee Mimosa Screwdriver Bloody Mary Champagne & Cranberry Juice ADD-ONS Bottomless Mimosas/Bloody Marys – $30

    $12 – $425

  • Eco-Family Workshops: Gardening For The Birds

    Elmwood Park Zoo 1661 Harding Blvd, Norristown, United States

    World Migratory Bird Day is officially celebrated on the second Saturday of May, and this year the focus is on the role of public participation in collecting data on migratory bird populations, their habitats, and the factors that affect them, and in contributing to our knowledge of how to protect them. Fly on over to the Zoo to learn how to attract and provide vital habitat for native birds and other wildlife. Each family will take home their own native plant and participate in the Habitat Hero plant tracking program to see how individual efforts impact our local bird flyways!   This program is FREE to attend; registration is required.

  • Touch a Truck

    Elmwood Park Zoo 1661 Harding Blvd, Norristown, United States

    Join us for a hands-on, family-friendly event where kids (and kids at heart) can get up close with the vehicles that keep our community moving and safe. Climb aboard, explore, and discover a variety of trucks and equipment from Lower Providence PD and other local departments. Meet the officers and first responders who use them every day, ask questions, and see live demonstrations throughout the event. This event will be held in our Upper Parking Lot (Old Softball Field) and is free to the public.  Touch A Truck | Saturday, May 16 | 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

  • Breakfast with the Animals

    Elmwood Park 1325 Harding Boulevard, Norristown, PA, United States

    We’re giving the most important meal of the day a BIG upgrade! Enjoy a delicious outdoor breakfast buffet, right next to our animals. After you’ve cleared your plate, you’ll enjoy an exclusive interaction with the respective animals dedicated to your reservation! Space is limited for this event, so don’t delay in purchasing your tickets!   Dates: ** 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM ** May 23 & 24: Giraffe Edition June 20 & 21: Giraffe Edition July 18 & 19: Harmony Hideaway Edition August 22 & 23: Monkey Edition September 19 & 20: Education Edition October 17 & 18: Jaguar Edition   Menu: Scrambled Eggs Sausage Turkey Sausage Breakfast Potatoes Waffles and Toppings Fresh Fruit Cookies Cash bar of beer, wine, and seltzer available   Pricing: Yearly Member: $45.00 pp Non- Member: $50.00 pp Under 2: $12.00 pp   Purchase Tickets Breakfast with the Animals will be held rain or shine   Please bring your own highchairs, we have a limited amount and it is first come first served. *Parties/families wishing to sit together must register under the same name. Those who do not do so at least 48 hours in advance will run the risk of sitting separate from the other party they wish to sit with. OUR POLICY: NO REFUNDS OR RESCHEDULING. BREAKFAST WITH THE ANIMALS IS A RAIN OR SHINE EVENT. ELMWOOD PARK ZOO HAS THE RIGHT TO CANCEL, CHANGE, OR POSTPONE ANY PROGRAM/EVENT. IN THE EVENT THAT THE ZOO CANCELS THE PROGRAM/EVENT, TICKET HOLDERS WILL BE CONTACTED DIRECTLY.

    $45 – $50

  • Asian American and Pacific Islander Month Celebration

    Elmwood Park 1325 Harding Boulevard, Norristown, PA, United States

    Elmwood Park Zoo’s IDEA Committee invites you to celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Month (AAPI) on Saturday, May 23! This event is free to attend with free zoo admission. Community Passes are not accepted on this day. Details Elmwood Park Zoo’s AAPI Celebration Saturday, May 23 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Activities Origami and Enrichment Making | 10 AM – 11:30 AM | Location TBA Keeper Chat (Animal TBA) | Time TBA Specialty Drinks at Zoo Brew throughout the event