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Elmwood Park Zoo offers Breakfast with the Animals, Jaguar Edition, and Giraffe Feeding experiences alongside carousel and barrel train rides on its grounds in Norristown. Visitors watch daily animal activities, attend shows and attractions, or participate in Elmwood Encounters. The zoo is certified as a Certified Autism Center and provides early access mornings and quiet evenings for guests with autism or developmental disabilities. Sensory backpacks with noise-canceling headphones and fidget toys are available free at admission. The zoo welcomes dogs and offers food, shopping, and accessible facilities throughout. Admission is charged; tickets are sold online. Active duty members of the United States Armed Forces receive free admission, while companions of active duty military and service veterans each receive $10.95 admission per person. Details are on elmwoodparkzoo.org.
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Hours: Mon–Tue: Closed; Wed–Fri: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM; Sat–Sun: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PMHours via Google Maps · read on
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4 reasons to go, each in the venue’s own words, with the date we checked it.
Oct 31 – Nov 1 · 10:30 amEvent
The entire zoo is transformed for a kooky, spooky Halloween celebration where families bring their children in costumes.
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“Boo at the Zoo Featured October 31 @ 10:30 am - 3:30 pm”
Oct 31 – Nov 1 · 10:00 amEvent
Families join the zoo in celebrating and honoring the animals that have touched their lives during this special cultural observance.
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“Día de los Muertos Dates: October 31, 2026 at 10:00 am”
Nov 1 · 10:30 amEvent
The entire zoo transforms for a kooky, spooky Halloween celebration where families bring their little ghouls and ghosts on November 1.
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“Boo at the Zoo Dates: November 1, 2026 at 10:30 am”
Nov 1 · 10:00 amEvent
Families join the zoo in celebrating and honoring the animals that have touched their lives during this special observance on November 1.
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“Día de los Muertos Dates: November 1, 2026 at 10:00 am”
Companions of active duty military receive $10.95 per person admission; service veterans receive $10.95 admission
“Active duty members of the United States Armed Forces receive free admission.”
2 miNorristown
Monday–Thursday 9AM–3PM, Friday 9AM–2PM and 4PM–7PM, Saturday 9AM–12PM, Sunday 9am–12pm
Norristown
Monday–Thursday 10am–5pm, Wednesday 1pm–8pm, First Saturday of every month 10am–2pm, Friday CLOSED
2 miNorristown
Monday-Thursday 2:00 pm - 9:00 pm, Friday 2:00 pm - 11:00 pm, Saturday 10:00 am - 11:00 pm, Sunday 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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