Upcoming Events at Elmwood Park Zoo

Member Meet Ups

Thu · Oct 15 · 10:30 am

Free member-exclusive event featuring a variety of animals and interactive experiences.

Eco-Family Programs: Celebrate Bats

Fri · Oct 16 · 4:00 pm

Community event celebrating Bat Week with educational activities and family-friendly programs for all ages.

Breakfast with the Animals

Sat · Oct 17 · 8:00 am

Outdoor breakfast event featuring a buffet next to animals, plus a chance to interact with them.

Harvest Fest

Sat · Oct 17 · 10:00 am

Fall celebration with carnival games, carousel rides, and live music.

Boo at the Zoo

Sat · Oct 17 · 10:30 am

Annual Halloween haunt with a spooky celebration at the zoo.

Drive-In Zoovies: Hocus Pocus 2

Sat · Oct 17 · 7:00 pm

Drive-in movie event featuring Hocus Pocus 2, plus themed activities for families.

Breakfast with the Animals

Sun · Oct 18 · 8:00 am

Outdoor breakfast event featuring a buffet alongside animals, plus interactive animal encounters.

Harvest Fest

Sun · Oct 18 · 10:00 am

Fall celebration with carnival games, carousel rides, and live music.

Boo at the Zoo

Sun · Oct 18 · 10:30 am

Annual Halloween haunt with a spooky celebration at the zoo.

Nature Explorers – Nature and Art

Thu · Oct 22 · 10:15 am

3-5

Nature exploration event featuring art activities inspired by the outdoors, plus hands-on experiences.

Live Veterinary Exams

Fri · Oct 23 · 10:00 am

Live event featuring veterinary exams and procedures, plus opportunities to ask questions to the team.

Zoo Snooze

Fri · Oct 23 · 5:00 pm

Overnight camping experience at the zoo with animal encounters.

Harvest Fest

Sat · Oct 24 · 10:00 am

Seasonal fall festival at the zoo featuring carnival games, carousel rides, and live music.

Boo at the Zoo

Sat · Oct 24 · 10:30 am

Annual Halloween event at the zoo featuring themed decorations, trick-or-treat stations, plus costume contests.

Free Admission for Norristown Borough Residents

Sun · Oct 25 · 10:00 am

Zoo offering free admission for Norristown Borough residents on the last weekend of each month.

Harvest Fest

Sun · Oct 25 · 10:00 am

Annual fall festival at the zoo featuring carnival games, carousel rides, and live music, plus family-friendly activities.

Boo at the Zoo

Sun · Oct 25 · 10:30 am

Halloween event at the Zoo featuring trick-or-treating, themed decorations, and animal encounters.

Quiet Mornings

Thu · Oct 29 · 9:00 am

Early entry event at Elmwood Park Zoo featuring access for guests with special needs and their families, plus a relaxing atmosphere.

Boo Just For You

Fri · Oct 30 · 4:30 pm

Special event featuring trick-or-treating, costumes, and activities designed for guests with special needs.

Trick-or-Treat Nights

Fri · Oct 30 · 5:30 pm

Traditional trick-or-treating event featuring animal encounters, treat stations, plus a free carousel ride.

Trick-or-Treat Night

Fri · Oct 30 · 5:30 pm

Family-friendly event featuring traditional trick-or-treating, animal encounters, plus a free carousel ride.

Día de los Muertos

Sat · Oct 31 · 10:00 am

Community event celebrating Día de los Muertos with activities honoring pets and their impact.

Boo at the Zoo

Sat · Oct 31 · 10:30 am

Halloween event featuring costumed animals, themed decorations, and trick-or-treating stations, plus live entertainment.

Día de los Muertos

Sun · Nov 1 · 10:00 am

Community event celebrating Día de los Muertos with activities honoring beloved animals.

Boo at the Zoo

Sun · Nov 1 · 10:30 am

Annual Halloween event featuring themed decorations, trick-or-treat stations, and animal encounters.

Election Day at the Zoo

Tue · Nov 3 · 12:00 pm

Elmwood Park Zoo is OPEN on Tuesday, November 3

Member Mornings PLUS

Wed · Nov 4 · 11:00 am

Zoo event offering early entry for members, giraffe feeding experiences, plus exclusive access before opening.

Live Veterinary Exams

Wed · Nov 4 · 11:00 am

Live event showcasing medical exams and procedures at a veterinary health center, plus interactive Q&A sessions.

Tiny Tots & Tall Tales

Wed · Nov 4 · 11:30 am

Member-exclusive program featuring reading adventures among the wild.

Nature Explorers – Owls

Thu · Nov 5 · 12:15 pm

Event featuring owl-themed activities and educational sessions for all ages, plus interactive exploration.

Salute To Service Ceremony

Wed · Nov 11 · 11:30 am

Community event featuring a ceremony honoring veterans, plus activities for families in the Welcome Plaza.

Veterans Day Celebration

Wed · Nov 11 · 12:00 pm

Celebration honoring veterans and their families on Veterans Day.

Veterans Day Celebration

Thu · Nov 12 · 12:00 pm

Veterans Day Celebration honoring military veterans with special events and activities at the zoo.

Member Meet Ups

Thu · Nov 12 · 12:30 pm

Member Meet Ups featuring a variety of animals for members, a free member-exclusive perk.

Veterans Day Celebration

Fri · Nov 13 · 12:00 pm

Veterans Day celebration at Elmwood Park Zoo featuring special presentations, animal encounters, plus community activities.

Eco-Family Programs: Owl Prowl

Fri · Nov 13 · 6:00 pm

Night hike to explore the sleeping owls and their habitats during the Eco-Family Programs: Owl Prowl.

Veterans Day Celebration

Sat · Nov 14 · 12:00 pm

Veterans Day celebration at Elmwood Park Zoo featuring special activities and educational exhibits, plus live presentations.

Veterans Day Celebration

Sun · Nov 15 · 12:00 pm

Veterans Day event honoring service members with special activities and community engagement.

Quiet Mornings

Thu · Nov 19 · 10:00 am

Early entry event at Elmwood Park Zoo featuring special access for families with special needs, plus a relaxing atmosphere.

Nature Explorers – Coatis

Thu · Nov 19 · 12:15 pm

Nature Explorers – Coatis featuring the coatimundi, a favorite animal of the staff.

Pet Photos with Santa

Sat · Nov 28 · 9:00 am

Photo opportunity with Santa for pets in Santa's Workshop.

Free Admission for Norristown Borough Residents

Sat · Nov 28 · 11:00 am

Elmwood Park Zoo offers FREE admission to Norristown Borough residents on the last weekend of the month.

Pet Photos with Santa

Sun · Nov 29 · 9:00 am

Seasonal event offering festive pet photo sessions with Santa, plus a themed workshop setting.

Free Admission for Norristown Borough Residents

Sun · Nov 29 · 11:00 am

Zoo offering free admission for Norristown residents on the last weekend of each month.

Member Mornings PLUS

Wed · Dec 2 · 11:00 am

Zoo members enjoy early entry for giraffe feeding one hour before public opening on select Wednesdays.

Member Mornings PLUS

Wed · Dec 2 · 11:00 am

Zoo members enjoy early entry and giraffe feeding on the first Wednesday of every month.

Live Veterinary Exams

Wed · Dec 2 · 11:00 am

Live event featuring veterinary exams and procedures, plus opportunities to ask questions to the team.

Live Veterinary Exams

Wed · Dec 2 · 11:00 am

Watch live medical exams and procedures happening inside the Frank & Paige Engro Veterinary Health Center, with the chance to ask questions directly to our vete

Tiny Tots & Tall Tales

Wed · Dec 2 · 11:30 am

Member-exclusive program featuring reading adventures among the wild for kids.

Tiny Tots & Tall Tales

Wed · Dec 2 · 11:30 am

3-5

Member-exclusive reading program featuring storytime adventures in nature, plus engaging wildlife encounters.

Free Senior Day (65+)

Thu · Dec 3 · 12:00 pm

Free admission for guests ages 65 and older on the first Thursday of every month.

Pet Photos with Santa

Fri · Dec 4 · 9:00 am

Photo op with Santa for pets of all types in Santa's Workshop.

Pet Photos with Santa

Fri · Dec 4 · 9:00 am

Event featuring holiday photo opportunities with Santa for pets, plus festive family portraits.

Brunch with Santa

Sat · Dec 5 · 9:00 am

Holiday brunch buffet with Santa and a beloved education animal.

Brunch with Santa

Sun · Dec 6 · 9:00 am

Holiday event featuring a brunch buffet, a meet-and-greet with an educational animal, plus a visit from Santa.

Wild Lights

Sun · Dec 6 · 4:00 pm

Holiday event at Elmwood Park Zoo featuring live entertainment, animal encounters, and performances, plus festive lights.

Member Meet Ups

Thu · Dec 10 · 12:30 pm

Member-exclusive perk featuring a variety of animals and activities.

Member Meet Ups

Thu · Dec 10 · 12:30 pm

Free member-exclusive event featuring a variety of animals, plus interactive experiences.

Wild Lights

Fri · Dec 11 · 4:00 pm

Seasonal event featuring live entertainment, unique animal encounters, and holiday lights displays, plus zoo access.

Wreath Making Workshop

Sat · Dec 12 · 12:00 am

Wreath making workshop featuring natural materials from the zoo, plus take-home creations for all ages.

Brunch with Santa

Sat · Dec 12 · 9:00 am

Holiday brunch event featuring a buffet, a meet-and-greet with Santa, plus an educational animal encounter.

Eco-Family Programs: Natural Wreath Making

Sat · Dec 12 · 1:00 pm

Event offering natural wreath making using leftover tree branches, plus holiday-themed activities.

Eco-Family Programs: Natural Wreath Making

Sat · Dec 12 · 1:00 pm

Welcome the holiday season with your own natural wreath

Wild Lights

Sat · Dec 12 · 4:00 pm

Seasonal outdoor event featuring live animal encounters, music performances and festive lights displays, plus themed decorations.

Brunch with Santa

Sun · Dec 13 · 9:00 am

Festive holiday brunch event featuring a buffet, a visit from Santa, plus a meet-and-greet with an education animal.

Brunch with Santa

Sun · Dec 13 · 9:00 am

Celebrate the holidays by enjoying brunch with Santa

Wild Lights

Sun · Dec 13 · 4:00 pm

Seasonal light display at Elmwood Park Zoo featuring live entertainment, animal encounters and music.

Wild Lights

Mon · Dec 14 · 4:00 pm

Outdoor holiday event at Elmwood Park Zoo featuring live entertainment, animal encounters and music.

Wild Lights

Tue · Dec 15 · 4:00 pm

Holiday event at Elmwood Park Zoo featuring live entertainment, animal encounters and festive performances.

Wild Lights

Tue · Dec 15 · 4:00 pm

Holiday light event at Elmwood Park Zoo featuring live entertainment, animal encounters, plus festive decor.

Wild Lights

Wed · Dec 16 · 4:00 pm

Holiday light display featuring live entertainment, animal encounters and musical performances, plus zoo access.

Quiet Mornings

Thu · Dec 17 · 10:00 am

Zoo event offering early entry for families with special needs, plus a relaxing atmosphere before public hours.

Wild Lights

Thu · Dec 17 · 4:00 pm

Holiday event at Elmwood Park Zoo featuring live entertainment, animal encounters, and performances.

Wild Lights

Fri · Dec 18 · 4:00 pm

Holiday event featuring live entertainment, unique animal encounters, and festive performances, plus a zoo setting.

Brunch with Santa

Sat · Dec 19 · 9:00 am

Holiday brunch event featuring a buffet, a visit with Santa, and an educational animal encounter.

Wild Lights

Sat · Dec 19 · 4:00 pm

Holiday event at Elmwood Park Zoo featuring live entertainment, unique animal encounters, plus festive lights.

Brunch with Santa

Sun · Dec 20 · 9:00 am

Holiday event featuring a delicious brunch buffet, a meet-and-greet with an education animal, plus Santa visits.

Wild Lights

Sun · Dec 20 · 4:00 pm

Celebrate the holiday season at Elmwood Park Zoo with the return of Wild Lights presented by Danella

Wild Lights

Mon · Dec 21 · 4:00 pm

Holiday event at Elmwood Park Zoo featuring live entertainment, animal encounters, and performances.

Wild Lights

Mon · Dec 21 · 4:00 pm

Celebrate the holiday season at Elmwood Park Zoo with the return of Wild Lights presented by Danella

Wild Lights

Tue · Dec 22 · 4:00 pm

Holiday event at Elmwood Park Zoo featuring live entertainment, animal encounters, and music performances.

Wild Lights

Wed · Dec 23 · 4:00 pm

Holiday event at Elmwood Park Zoo featuring live entertainment, animal encounters, plus festive light displays.

Free Admission for Norristown Borough Residents

Sat · Dec 26 · 11:00 am

Free Admission for Norristown Borough Residents offering free entry to the zoo.

Wild Lights

Sat · Dec 26 · 4:00 pm

Holiday light display at Elmwood Park Zoo featuring live entertainment, animal encounters, plus festive activities.

Free Admission for Norristown Borough Residents

Sun · Dec 27 · 11:00 am

Zoo offering free admission for Norristown residents on the last weekend of each month.

Wild Lights

Sun · Dec 27 · 4:00 pm

Wild Lights holiday celebration featuring live entertainment and animal encounters.

Wild Lights

Mon · Dec 28 · 4:00 pm

Holiday event at Elmwood Park Zoo featuring live entertainment, animal encounters, and performances.

Wild Lights

Tue · Dec 29 · 4:00 pm

Holiday lights event at Elmwood Park Zoo featuring live entertainment, animal encounters, plus seasonal festivities.

Wild Lights

Wed · Dec 30 · 4:00 pm

Celebrate the holiday season at Elmwood Park Zoo with the return of Wild Lights presented by Danella

Free Senior Day (65+)

Thu · Jan 7 · 12:00 pm

Free admission event for seniors 65 and older featuring access to zoo exhibits and activities.

Free Senior Day (65+)

Thu · Feb 4 · 12:00 pm

Free admission for seniors 65 and older at Elmwood Park Zoo on the first Thursday of every month.

Free Senior Day (65+)

Thu · Mar 4 · 12:00 pm

Zoo event offering free admission for seniors aged 65 and older, plus community engagement activities.

Free Senior Day (65+)

Thu · Apr 1 · 12:00 pm

Free admission for seniors 65 and older at Elmwood Park Zoo on the first Thursday of each month.

Free Senior Day (65+)

Thu · Jul 1 · 12:00 pm

Free admission for seniors 65 and older at Elmwood Park Zoo on the first Thursday of every month.

Free Senior Day (65+)

Thu · Aug 5 · 12:00 pm

Free admission for seniors 65 and older at Elmwood Park Zoo on the first Thursday of each month.

Free Senior Day (65+)

Thu · Sep 2 · 12:00 pm

Free admission for seniors 65 and older at Elmwood Park Zoo on the first Thursday of each month.

Free Senior Day (65+)

Thu · Oct 7 · 12:00 pm

Free admission for seniors 65 and older at Elmwood Park Zoo on the first Thursday of each month.

Free Senior Day (65+)

Thu · Nov 4 · 12:00 pm

Elmwood Park Zoo welcomes guests ages 65 and older for FREE admission on the first Thursday of every month.