Elmvale Jungle Zoo

09/28/2025

Every summer seems to fly by faster than the last!
We want to thank our amazing staff members, visitors, and supporters for another wonderful season.

We are so fortunate to have a dedicated, caring Elmvale Jungle Zoo Crew, and it’s always bittersweet to say goodbye to our seasonal team members at the end of the summer.

To our fantastic visitors, we truly cherish seeing all of you! The inquisitive questions from the young ones, the thoughtful drawings and gifts, and the conversations that often grow into first-name friendships warm our hearts.

Looking ahead, 2026 will mark our 59th season, and we cannot wait to welcome you all back! Until then, we wish you a safe, happy, and memorable winter!
🐒🦒🦘🦓🦩🐅🦙🦚🐆🦬🦁❤️

09/05/2025

We will closing our doors today ( Friday September, 5th) at 1pm due to the high winds coming our way.
Thank you for your understanding.

09/01/2025

08/28/2025

The forecast is calling for fantastic zoo weather this Labor Day weekend!
We hope to see you!!
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07/28/2025

Unfortunately we have hit another day of extreme heat.
We will be closing our doors at 2pm today.
Thank you for your understanding and stay cool this afternoon.

07/24/2025

Due to the extreme heat, the zoo will be closing at 2pm today.

Thank you for your understanding. ❤️

07/20/2025

National Zoo Keeper week is July 20-26.
The purpose of this week is to raise awareness of the remarkable work they do year round.

The Zoo Keeper life is fun but there is a lot of work in front and behind the scenes.
Days can be very dirty and smelly, and physically exhausting.
From the sweltering summer heat to the bitterly cold winter blizzards, they are here caring for over 300 animals.

A Zoo keepers everyday responsibilities include more than just caring for the animals. They may take care of mechanical repairs or keep records.

This is done with lots of love from every Zoo Keeper or they would not be here.

Let's say a big thank you to our Elmvale Jungle Zoo Keepers for all your hard work, love and dedication!
❤️🦒🐒🦘🦩🦜♥️

07/16/2025

Due the extreme temperature, we have closed our doors for today, Wednesday, July 16.
Thank you for your understanding.

We would like to add that because we have closed our doors and it states on our website
"EJZ is weather permitting and may close early due to the weather conditions ,without notice."

Unfortunately someone was not understanding.

When we explained why we have closed nuremrous times to you and you still ignore what we are saying, it does not imply we are at fault just because we will not let you in.

We have many cooling enrichments to do with our animals and when we close the doors, they stay closed!

To those who support and understand, we thank you!❤️

07/15/2025

We have closed our doors due to the extreme heat.☀️
Thank you for your understanding. ❤️

07/10/2025

Throughout the summer we have many camps who visit the zoo. Yesterday, our zoocrew welcomed 140 campers from one camp!
It was a fun day for all!!
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