Elmwood Park Zoo Sets Reopening Date

NORRISTOWN, PA — Elmwood Park Zoo in Norristown is planning to reopen on Feb. 28, they announced this week, following several weeks of construction and winter weather-related closures.

Progress continues on several projects and exhibit renovations around the zoo, as some of the work was slowed by the recent blizzard and other storms.

“Our team has made tremendous progress despite challenging winter weather,” Elmwood's CEO, Al Zone, shared in a statement. “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.”

Following the opening weekend, the zoo will be open Wednesdays through Sundays during March from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The zoo said that all memberships were extended during the recent closure so that members receive full value.

Numerous special events are slated for the reopening and the coming spring.

Members only events

• Live Veterinary Exam – Snowy the Owl, Tuesday, March 3, 10 a.m.
• Member Mornings,Wednesday, March 4, 9 a.m.
• Live Veterinary Exam – Primrose and Dahlia the Hedgehogs, Wednesday, March 4, 9:30 a.m.
• Tiny Tots & Tall Tales,Wednesday, March 4, 9:30 a.m.
• Member Meet Ups, Friday, March 13, 9:30 a.m.

Public events

• Jerry Spinelli Celebrates Read Across America, Sunday, March 1 | 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
• Nature Explorers – Opossums, Thursday, March 12, 10:15 a.m.
• St. Patrick’s Day Weekend, Saturday, March 14 – Sunday, March 15, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Quiet Mornings, Thursday, March 26, 9:00 a.m.
• Nature Explorers | Spring Into Spring, Thursday, March 26 10:15 a.m.
• Free Admission for Norristown Borough Residents, Saturday, March 28, Sunday, March 29 | 10:00 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Magic Monday, Monday, April 6, 10:00 a.m.