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Welcome to the Lehigh Valley Zoo’s Inside the Zoo Blog! Ever wondered what it’s like working or volunteering at a zoo? Do you want to see more cute animal stories from your favorite LVZ residents? Are you interested in learning about more ways that you can live a little greener? Do you like staying up to date on all the zoo news? Then you’ve come to the right spot! Check back often for updates on all your favorite topics, and we hope you enjoy this look inside the zoo!

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World Giraffe Day

Happy world giraffe day everyone! There are 4 distinct species of giraffes in the world and the Lehigh Valley Zoo ...
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June 20, 2025 / Blog Posts

Waddle We Do Without You

Waddle We Do Without You African Penguins have been uplisted by the IUCN to Critically Endangered. On October 28th, 2024, ...
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November 8, 2024 / Blog Posts

Ambassador Animal Paintings

Ambassador Animal Paintings It’s the holiday and gift giving season! Do you know an animal lover and are looking for ...
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December 8, 2023 / Uncategorized

International Day of Zoo and Aquarium Educators

International Day of Zoo and Aquarium Educators Have you ever gone to a zoo and asked staff a question about ...
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November 8, 2023 / Blog Posts

Leaping Lemurs! It’s World Lemur Day!

Leaping Lemurs! It’s World Lemur Day! Happy World Lemur Day! Every year on the last Friday of October we celebrate ...
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October 26, 2023 / Blog Posts

DaySnakes, Lizards, and Frogs, Oh My!

Snakes, Lizards, and Frogs, Oh My! Why Should We Care About Reptiles and Amphibians? If you have visited the Lehigh ...
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October 20, 2023 / Blog Posts, Uncategorized

International Sloth Day

International Sloth Day    International Sloth Day is a way for us to celebrate one of the slowest animals in ...
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October 19, 2023 / Uncategorized

Another one

Another One! Lehigh Valley Zoo, along with Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN), is excited to welcome another scimitar-horned oryx calf ...
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October 19, 2023 / Blog Posts

Wolf Awareness Week: Meet the Pack!

Wolf Awareness Week: Meet the Pack! Since 1996 the third week of October has been designated as Wolf Awareness Week ...
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October 15, 2023 / Blog Posts

International Raccoon Awareness Day

Masks, Mischief, and Misunderstandings: Raccoons and Their Benefits There may have been a time when you went out into your ...
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October 1, 2023 / Blog Posts, Special Events

CUTE CRIA

CUTE CRIA! On September 12th, Lehigh Valley Zoo along with the Lehigh Valley Health Network (the official motherhood partner of ...
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September 27, 2023 / Blog Posts

Let’s Talk Babies: Oryx vs Human

Let’s Talk Babies: Oryx vs Human With the addition of our new scimitar-horned oryx calf, we wanted to highlight how ...
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September 10, 2023 / Blog Posts

National Wildlife Day

That’s Wild! Celebrating National Wildlife Day National Wildlife Day is celebrated yearly on September 4th. Created in 2005 by animal ...
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September 3, 2023 / Blog Posts, Special Events

National Honey Bee Day

National Honey Bee Day Happy National Honey Bee Day! Occurring on the third Saturday of August each year, National Honey ...
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August 18, 2023 / Blog Posts, Special Events
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Give a Big Hoot Hoot for Owl Awareness Day

            Welcome to Owl Awareness Day where we celebrate a group of animals that can be found all over the ...
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August 3, 2023 / Blog Posts, Special Events
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LV ZOO TRAFFIC ALERT: GAME PRESERVE RD CLOSED STARTING MONDAY, August 25th 

Starting Monday, August 25th Game Preserve Rd will be closed due to a PPL utility upgrade project.  This closure will last for about 3 weeks. This impacts access from Rt. 309 only. Guests arriving via Rt. 100 are not affected.

DETOUR FOR RT. 309 TRAVELERS:

Trucks/Buses (Both Directions): Use Mill Creek Rd (1.8 mi before/after Game Preserve Rd), continue 2.1 mi, turn left on Game Preserve Rd, then right into the Zoo.

Cars Only (8’2” limit): Use Orchard Rd → Old Packhouse Rd → Ruheton Hill Rd → Game Preserve Rd, then enter Zoo. Please follow the posted detour signs.

VIA RT. 100:

Northbound: Kernsville Rd → Horseshoe Rd → Weidasville Rd → Game Preserve Rd

Southbound: Kistler Rd → Game Preserve Rd

 

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