Lehigh Valley Zoo

A commemorative bench at Lehigh Valley Zoo is a great way to memorialize, honor, or share as a meaningful gift, while supporting the animals who call our zoo home. Perfect for honoring a loved one, birthdays, anniversaries, new babies or graduations, each 6’ bench comes complete with a personalized plaque and can be placed at one of several locations throughout the zoo. Benches are made of 100% recycled plastic, guaranteed to last 50 years, and have a beautiful faux wood fini...sh. Proceeds from your commemorative bench will help keep the zoo vibrant and provide a resting spot for our guests as they participate in the joy and wonderment of wildlife! https://www.lvzoo.org/benches/

Join us on Saturday April 17th for a special kind of tea party that you’ll just have to ‘bee’ there! Each ticket comes with a copy of the book The Magical Mythical Bees by Lehigh Valley author Tassia Schreiner and also includes a special story-time reading by the author herself! Learn about the importance of bees to our environment and the hard work pollinators do for our planet. After the reading participants will be invited to enjoy individually packaged baked treats, ethic...ally sourced tea, and honey provided by local beekeepers for some extra sweetness. Each participant will also bee taking home a gift bag to start creating their own pollinator garden! https://www.lvzoo.org/event/beesandteaparty See more

Did you know that TODAY April 8th is National Zoo Lovers Day? Join us at the Lehigh Valley Zoo from April 8th April 15th to celebrate all week long with Zoo Lovers Week! Throughout the week, we will have an assortment of themed crafts and activities for guests. Don’t miss our free scavenger hunt where you can locate specific animals throughout the Zoo! Be sure to show your love for the Lehigh Valley Zoo by wearing your favorite LVZ gear when you visit or pick up some new gear at our Nature Store! www.lvzoo.org/reopen

Visit the Lehigh Valley Zoo during Homeschool Thursdays from March 18 April 29 for a special educational experience our educators present to school groups throughout the year! https://www.lvzoo.org/event/homeschool/. Tickets include daytime zoo admission for your selected date and admission for your selected activity. Spots are limited for our Zoo Tour and Animal Kingdom presentations, so make sure to reserve your spot today! https://www.lvzoo.org/event/homeschool/

Ever wonder what it's like behind the scenes as a keeper at the Lehigh Valley Zoo? Now's your chance to see if you have what it takes to be part of the #zoocrew! We are looking for kids ages 10 and up (as well as adults) to become Zookeepers for a Day. If you love animals, this program is for you. During this 3 hour program, participants will go behind the scenes and discover how our keepers and educators help our animals thrive every day! https://www.lvzoo.org/keeperforaday... This program includes an exclusive zoo tour that includes behind the scenes areas, an encounter with one of ambassador animals, as well as hands-on opportunities to explore the ins and outs of this exciting career! Program runs 9AM-12PM. Up to four participants. $250 per participant. Includes admission to the zoo, a unique Keeper for a Day t-shirt and a painting done by one of the animals. For more information please email [email protected] or visit https://www.lvzoo.org/keeperforaday.

When someone asks you a question mid bite Now we contemplate whether it's more rude not to respond or talk with your mouth full. Need a random fact to avoid awkwardness ensuing? We got you! #DYK prairie dogs are considered ground squirrels and belong to the rodent family along with porcupines and capybara! Now enjoy that yummy meal in peace and be sure to visit the Lehigh Valley Zoo soon! #themoreyouknow #WednesdayWisdom #lvzoo www.lvzoo.org/reopen

Meet our ambassador animals like never before with your choice of interacting with a raccoon, otter, giraffe, sloth, penguin, fennec fox, or crane! During your encounter, you will learn all about our animals' importance to conservation and saving species. Simply email [email protected] with your name, your contact information, and your choice of programming to get started! Visit https://www.lvzoo.org/virtualprograms/ to choose your program today or schedule one for in person at https://www.lvzoo.org/education/animalencounters/! #sustainourmission #closeenoughtocare #wesavespecies #lvzoo

When you're already dressed for the formal occasion Our penguins are always "dressed to impress" especially when it's also #PenguinAwarenessDay. Visit the Lehigh Valley Zoo and come say hello to our dapper colony (weather depending)! www.lvzoo.org/reopen

There's no buts about it! When you select us as your Amazon Smile charity, it really makes a difference! You can give back to the Lehigh Valley Zoo at no additional cost by simply shopping online! When you choose Lehigh Valley Zoo as your non-profit organization, Amazon donates 0.5% of your eligible order to the Zoo at no additional cost. Support the Lehigh Valley Zoo by starting your shopping today at smile.amazon.com or by clicking http://smile.amazon.com/ch/05-0606070. We greatly appreciate it! #sustainourmission #wesavespecies #lvzoo

Who's ready for some football fun with a twist?! Introducing the Lehigh Valley Zoo’s Zooperbowl Square Pool fundraiser! With over 100 winning squares and over $3,000 in prizes, it’s the perfect way for zoo lovers to get in on the game without having to know a lot about football! Plus, your donation helps support the Lehigh Valley Zoo; a local non-profit AZA accredited zoo that has a passion for animal conservation and saving species. Visit https://www.lvzoo.org/zooperbowl to donate today so you can win big! #superbowl #zooperbowl #community #football #giveback #nonprofit #lvzoo

A pebble for your thoughts today. Visit the Lehigh Valley Zoo today by purchasing a ticket at: www.lvzoo.org/reopen! #Thursdaythoughts #positivevibes #lvzoo : John C.

Miss the office football pools? Introducing the Lehigh Valley Zoo’s Zooperbowl Square Pool fundraiser! With over 100 winning squares and over $3,000 in prizes, it’s the perfect way for zoo lovers to get in on the game without having to know a lot about football! Plus, your donation helps support the Lehigh Valley Zoo; a local non-profit AZA accredited zoo that has a passion for animal conservation and saving species. Visit https://lnkd.in/dCTHAFN to donate today so you can win big! #superbowl #zooperbowl #community #football #giveback #nonprofit #lvzoo

Educator Alana recently wrote a piece that was published in the Ambassador Animal Scientific Advisory Group’s (AASAG) newsletter! In the article, she describes the progression of voluntary training with our education animals and how a little turtle named Cody became our star pupil. Read Alana and Cody's full story here at: https://www.lvzoo.org/the-little-turtle-that-could/. #wesavespecies #weareaza #lvzoo

Zookeeper Kayla saw this precious moment and now we’re able to share it with you! Amber is all the #weekdaymotivation we need #Repost @4bangerwrangler Gotta get over that beginning of the week hump? Miss Amber has the right idea. ... #amber #amberpine #northamericanporcupine #porcupine #lehighvalleyzoo #lvzoo #lvzookeeper #zookeeper #zookreeper #keeperlife #keeperstrong

We get it sometimes love sucks. So instead of feeling down that love may not last forever, why not put a twist on Valentine’s Day and name a cricket after your ex to feed to our animals! https://www.lvzoo.org/bugoff Make a $5 donation today to name one of our feeder crickets. We will then post weekly Facebook videos up until Valentine’s Day with all of the previous week’s named crickets being fed to some of our ambassador animals, as well as educational information about th...e animals who are being fed! Our animals get a tasty meal, and you get some animal knowledge and the ability to start Valentine’s Day with a clean slate. That’s right name a cricket after your ex and we’ll feed it to one of our animals! So tell your ex to Bug Off by supporting conservation. Satisfaction never tasted so good; our animals can attest! https://www.lvzoo.org/bugoff

Oryx zoomies! Zoom through the week with a visit to the Lehigh Valley Zoo. We're open daily Wednesday thru Sunday from 10am to 3pm. Come say hello to Hasani and the rest of the herd by purchasing your ticket at: www.lvzoo.org/reopen. : John C. #zoomies #WeSaveSpecies #lvzoo

We were told to pass it on so... @wolfconservationcenter "Psst...Wolves are essential. Pass it on " Both Maggie and Omega are part of the Species Survival Plan for Mexican Gray Wolves and essential in helping to save their species from extinction. Although they are not a compatible genetic match, Maggie could possibly be paired with a suitable mate for breeding purposes in the future under the recommendation of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). It is our hope to one day hear wolf pups howling alongside their parents at the Lehigh Valley Zoo! #savethelobo #wesavespecies #queenmaggie #lvzoo (In this photo, Maggie is enjoying a form of food enrichment to encourage her natural behaviors.) : John C.

IMPORTANT UPDATE! Our hours will be changing November 4th to 10am-3pm. Additionally, we will be closed to the public on Mondays and Tuesdays while our dedicated animal care and education staff continue to care for the wonderful residents who call the Lehigh Valley Zoo home. We appreciate your support and can't wait to see you at the Zoo! To purchase your ticket visit: www.lvzoo.org/reopen.

Give yourself the gift of visiting the Zoo all year long! Did you know becoming a Lehigh Valley Zoo member gives you free admission to many signature events and discounts on special events like Winter Light Spectacular?! Become a member today! Visit: https://www.lvzoo.org/get-involved/zoo-membership/. A membership to Lehigh Valley Zoo is your year-long pass to unlimited Zoo daytime admission, valuable discounts, and lasting memories. As a member of Lehigh Valley Zoo, you will... enjoy exclusive benefits while supporting an organization that plays a vital role in wildlife conservation and conservation education. These benefits include, but are not limited to: -Free daytime admission for 12 months -10% discount on birthday parties, camps, animal encounters, after hour rentals (base price), purchases in the Nature Store, Geaker’s Tacos, and Caribbean Islands Cuisine -Free admission to many signature daytime events like Ottertoberfest and Boo at the Zoo -Discounted admission to Winter Light Spectacular -Exclusive Member only Events & Hours https://www.lvzoo.org/get-involved/zoo-membership/ *Please note: memberships can only be purchased on our website.

Lehigh Valley Zoo is looking for applicants for our annual Winter Light Spectacular fundraising event. Experience a FUN, friendly, and unique work environment at the Zoo beneath over 1.2 million twinkling lights! We’re counting on YOU to make Winter Light Spectacular a fun and safe holiday experience for our guests! We currently have openings available for a variety of seasonal Guest Service positions such as: admissions gate, food service, guest check-in, merchandise staff, photo station operation, and more! Apply today at bit.ly/wlshiring.

Happy Halloween! Boo at the Zoo continues TODAY! Order your tickets today at www.lvzoo.org/reopen. This event is included in regular admission! Our annual crowd favorite has quickly become one of the Lehigh Valley Zoo’s biggest fall attractions! Get your costumes ready and join us on one of FIVE event dates!... We will have a variety of candy/treat stations, pumpkin decorating, and music from 12PM-2PM each day courtesy of DJ Ray from Fling-A-Things! Trick-or-treating is from 10AM- 3:30PM. Make sure to swing by and see why this event is becoming a local family tradition! *We are having our annual Boo at the Zoo event this year with safety in mind. We will have candy stations for our trick-or-treaters, but candy will be prepackaged in fun goodie bags for the kids to collect and they walk through the zoo. Our activities will have gloves and/or sanitizer on hand to make sure trick-or-treaters are keeping safe while having fun. No tricks this year, only treats!

Hi, everyone! To continue to keep our animals, guests, and staff as safe as possible, we ask you to please review all the safety guidelines listed below before your visit. Please remember to visit the Zoo during your selected time and that tickets are only available for online purchase. We can't wait to see you again and so appreciate your patience and support as we navigate this together. Questions? Please visit our website at https://www.lvzoo.org/reopen for more informatio...n or to purchase your ticket today! SAFETY GUIDELINES: -Decreased capacity guidelines have been established and will be strictly enforced. -Touchless scanning of admission tickets has been enacted. -Additional hand sanitizer stations have been installed throughout the Zoo. -Enhanced cleaning protocols have been put in place to ensure that all high touch surfaces are cleaned frequently. -Face masks required, except under age 2. -Guests will be required to practice social distancing. Signage and pavement markings have been established as reminders. -Guest traffic throughout the Zoo will move in one direction. -One-way traffic flow established through restroom facilities. -Food service counters will be open and protected by a Plexiglas shield. -All seating, including guest benches and picnic tables, will be moved to be at least 6 feet apart. Tables in food service areas will be cleaned after every use. -Indoor retail stores will be open with limited entry and directional signage to provide one-way flow. Plexiglas shields installed at point of sale location. -Barnyard and fishpond feedings are open grain can be purchased from a staff member. -Wagons/wheelchairs will not be available for rent. -Lorikeet feedings and interactions are closed. -Face painting, conservation station and activities will be closed. -Preston’s Pad is closed. -Water fountains closed.

This Weekend at the Zoo! Happy Halloween! Boo at the Zoo continues TOMORROW! Order your tickets at www.lvzoo.org/reopen. This event is included in regular admission!... Our annual crowd favorite has quickly become one of the Lehigh Valley Zoo’s biggest fall attractions! Get your costumes ready and join us for our last Boo at the Zoo for the season! We will have a variety of candy/treat stations, pumpkin decorating, and music from 12PM-2PM each day courtesy of DJ Ray from Fling-A-Things! Trick-or-treating is from 10AM- 3:30PM. Make sure to swing by and see why this event is becoming a local family tradition! *We are having our annual Boo at the Zoo event this year with safety in mind. We will have candy stations for our trick-or-treaters, but candy will be prepackaged in fun goodie bags for the kids to collect and they walk through the zoo. Our activities will have gloves and/or sanitizer on hand to make sure trick-or-treaters are keeping safe while having fun. No tricks this year, only treats!

Go wild and bring the Lehigh Valley Zoo to you with virtual programming or close encounters of wild kind! Lehigh Valley Zoo is excited to share our Virtual Programming with enlightening prerecorded programs and live ambassador animal presentations! Simply email [email protected] with your name, your contact information, and your choice of programming to get started! Visit https://www.lvzoo.org/virtualprograms/ to choose your program today or schedule one for in person... at https://www.lvzoo.org/education/animalencounters/! #sustainourmission #closeenoughtocare #wesavespecies #lvzoo

Lehigh Valley Zoo wishes you an early #happyhalloween! Around the Zoo, our staff found our animals have been practicing what seems to be a little dance number. Sound on and enjoy! #monstermash #wesavespecies #weareaza #lvzoo Be sure to visit the Zoo by purchasing a ticket at: www.lvzoo.org/reopen.

Our next birding Birding Club session falls on Halloween! Don't miss your opportunity to meet one of our "spooky" ambassador animals and learn all about raptors. We’ll also dissect owl pellets and make festive pumpkin bird feeders to get in the Halloween "spirit". Register today at: www.lvzoo.org/birding. The LVZoo Birding Club is a unique opportunity to observe wildlife both in nature and up close at the zoo. This club is perfect for all those who are interested in birdwatch...ingany experience level is welcome! Sign up today and join our flock this fall at: www.lvzoo.org/birding. ALL PROCEEDS FROM THE PROGRAM WILL SUPPORT THE CONTINUED CARE OF OUR AMBASSADOR ANIMALS.

Want to give directly to our animals in a unique away? The Lehigh Valley Zoo has an Amazon wishlist full of fun items that serve as enrichment for our animals' physical and mental health! Visit: https://www.amazon.com//2H1JSF53M2/ref=bnav_topnav_lists_1 today to donate!

When they have your favorite Halloween candy Visit the Lehigh Valley Zoo today and see all our animals enjoying their holiday "spirit" enrichment! Purchase your ticket today at: www.lvzoo.org/reopen. #DYK some of our animals love the rain! Different weather offers a unique opportunity to see our residents in their element. : John C.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Winter Light Spectacular is back for 2020 and there is a limited amount of tickets! Once a day is sold out we are SOLD OUT and won't be adding more spaces! Be sure to purchase your ticket today at: https://www.lvzoo.org/event/winter-light-spectacular/. The Lehigh Valley’s favorite holiday tradition begins November 13, 2020. Featured in USA Today and containing over 1.2 million twinkling lights and breathtaking holiday displays, Winter Light Spectacular w...ill return for the 2020 holiday season with tons of safe holiday fun for the whole family! Winter Light Spectacular will be held Wednesday through Sunday evenings from November 13 to January 2. We will be adding some extra cheer to the holiday week by opening on December 21 & 22 for two bonus days of Winter Light Spectacular! We will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Eve.

We’re seeing double! Our joeys have decided to play the fun game of switching pouches so our keepers have to utilize even more of their super power knowledge to tell them apart. Looks like these joeys got the concept of trick-or-treat down. Visit the Lehigh Valley Zoo today and see if you can spot these two adorable troublemakers! www.lvzoo.org/reopen : Zookeeper Katie