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Erie Zoo

423 West 38th Street, Erie, PA 16508
814-464-4091
Ranked #4 of 9 attractions in Erie
4.0 of 5 stars 60 Reviews
Type: Zoos
Useful Information: Activities for older children, Activities for young children
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Campbell, New York, United States
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012

I went expecting a "petting zoo" experience, of sorts, but we thoroughly enjoyed our visit. Our 4 young children loved it. It only took 2.5 hours to see it and that was perfect for their ages. There were enough big animals to make the experience worthwhile and enough interactive experiences to keep the kids entertained. More

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Erie, Pennsylvania
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2012

For a small town zoo its very nice and laid out perfect. It only takes about 2 hours to go thru everything and its nice. More

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erie pa
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012

This is not the biggest zoo, but it is very family friendly and great for a family with smaller children, or pushing a stroller around. Playground for the kids, picnic area to bring your own lunch and the train ride gives you an overall view of the zoo. Do it first. More

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Jamestown, New York
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2012

Small zoo, good for locals but if you want to see more animals go to a bigger one. Good price though $8 More

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Ohio
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012

I jus' luv goin' here... It's jus' perfect! A lil' sad ta see animals in cages though... butt they look like they're well cared for... It's easy ta see the whole zoo in jus' a few hours... I aways wear high heels an I can walk this zoo without my lil' feets gettin' too sore... Be sure ta ride the... More

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bath
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2012

Perfect zoo for families with small children as it is compact and not a ton of walking. Great children's area. The orangutang exhibit is the best! More

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cleveland
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33 reviews 33 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2012

A very nice zoo to take your family to, not large but not small. Animals seem well taken care of, gardens are taken care of, staff is friendly, plenty of restrooms and drinking fountains, lots of things for children to do, terrain is a little hilly but eay to maneuver around. train ride around zoo available. Price is very reasonable. More

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West New York, New Jersey
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2012

A very well organized zoo with wonderfully humane habitats fun train a great place to bring kids More

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spartansburg
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2012

I have been to the Erie zoo many time's and haven't had the issues that this bearlin person has had seems to me he don't have kids so,what i am saying is well shut up you belong in a cage with that attitude,and as far as the free loading comment,maybe a woman with four kids don't have that kind of... More

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Erie, Pennsylvania
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2012

i love it there i like watching the animals and its great for kids More

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