{"id":278288,"date":"2026-09-03T18:16:27","date_gmt":"2026-09-03T18:16:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/278288\/"},"modified":"2026-09-03T18:16:27","modified_gmt":"2026-09-03T18:16:27","slug":"zoo-for-all-returns-to-erie-zoo-offering-free-admission","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/278288\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Zoo for All\u2019 returns to Erie Zoo, offering free admission"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">(<a data-ylk=\"slk:WJET\/WFXP;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;link&quot;,&quot;yLinkElementType&quot;:&quot;article_link&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yourerie.com\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">WJET\/WFXP<\/a>) \u2014 Kids and adults of all ages can enjoy the zoo for free this weekend.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">On Saturday, September 5, the Erie Zoo will host its third annual &#8220;Zoo for All&#8221; event, inviting guests to attend the zoo for free all day.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a data-ylk=\"slk:Erie leaders spotlight rising food insecurity at start of Hunger Action Month;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;link&quot;,&quot;yLinkElementType&quot;:&quot;article_link&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yourerie.com\/news\/local-news\/erie-leaders-spotlight-rising-food-insecurity-at-start-of-hunger-action-month\/?ipid=promo-link-block1\" class=\"promo-link__link\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u00a0Erie leaders spotlight rising food insecurity at start of Hunger Action Month\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The event will be presented by Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield as part of their &#8220;Healthy Zoo, Healthy You&#8221; initiative.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the zoo will also host a book drive, with all proceeds going towards their conservation efforts.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The zoo will hold a goldfish and Koi fish intake event on Saturday for their Last Chance Lagoon Conservation Program, which offers a permanent sanctuary for surrendered fish. For more information on the program, visit their website <a data-ylk=\"slk:here;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;link&quot;,&quot;yLinkElementType&quot;:&quot;article_link&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eriezoo.org\/conservationprojects\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Copyright 2026 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.<a data-ylk=\"slk:For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WJET\/WFXP\/YourErie.com.;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;link&quot;,&quot;yLinkElementType&quot;:&quot;article_link&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yourerie.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WJET\/WFXP\/YourErie.com.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"(WJET\/WFXP) \u2014 Kids and adults of all ages can enjoy the zoo for free this weekend. 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