The Lehigh Valley Zoo remains committed to the safety of our guests, staff and volunteers; therefore, the Zoo will remain temporarily closed until Lehigh County moves into the green phase of the Reopening Pennsylvania plan. We know our guests are excited to visit the Zoo, and we are ready and waiting to welcome them as soon as we are cleared to do so. We are committed to being responsible and supportive of our community. We have created a Reopening Plan that assures the safety of our employees and guests, as well as our animals. Their health and happiness is our priority and they will be ready and waiting for your visit when the time arrives. Please keep an eye on our website and social media pages for announcements regarding our reopening, as well as what changes you may expect at the time of your visit.

We remain committed to our core purpose – to create an engaging wildlife experience while being a leader in the conservation community. It inspires our work, our conservation education programs, and our commitment to wildlife conservation. We are still working hard to #SustainOurMission while not being able to be open for our guests as we normally would be. We are #ClosedButStillCaring for our animals, and when you return, we will be ready to provide you with an educational wildlife experience.

The Zoo has received an overwhelming amount of support from the community during this difficult time. We are so appreciative to those who have reached out to offer assistance, to ask about our animals, and to thank our dedicated Animal Care and Education staff. The financial support we have received has allowed us to continue to provide the highest level of care to the animals that call the Zoo home. Even with this support, the Zoo will feel the effects of this closure for years to come. Once we reopen, we hope you will come to the Zoo, and come often, to visit our lovable animals and support our mission.

If you have not yet, please consider ways you can help the Lehigh Valley Zoo during this time.

Donate

Help us to #SustainOurMission by making a donation today. A small, monthly donation or a larger, one-time donation will help us care for the animals during this critical time and allow us to continue to be a leader in wildlife conservation once we reach the other side of this pandemic.

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#BeLikeBean

Social distancing is key, and who better to be the figurehead for this movement than Bean, our resident Linnaes’ Two-Toed Sloth. We urge you to #BeLikeBean by lounging around, enjoying your favorite snacks, and keeping social distancing a priority, all while you wearing our limited edition Bean shirt!

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Wear your support

The Lehigh Valley Zoo now has a Redbubble store! Support your local zoo with exclusive shirts, mugs, phone cases, and more. Who ever said you can’t practice social distancing in style? Plus, all proceeds from your purchase go towards Lehigh Valley Zoo’s mission of animal conservation and education during this critical time.

Helping out an organization who’s a leader in conservation and getting awesome new merchandiss featuring your favorite animals? Sounds like a win-win!

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ADOPT an Animal

Missing our animals? Symbolically ADOPT one today! Your adopted animal will remain at Lehigh Valley Zoo under the care of our professional staff, ready and waiting for you to visit! We will issue a digital certificate, fact sheet and photo for you to gift to the recipient for the time being. Once our staff is cleared to resume normal operations your ADOPT package will be promptly prepared for pickup, or if requested, shipping. We thank you for your understanding and support during this time!

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Purchase a gift card

Gift cards are great way to show your support. They never expire and can be used to purchase a membership, tokens, encounters and merchandise at our gift shop.

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Buy or renew a membership

NEW MEMBERS: Want to buy a membership but don’t want to miss any of your 12 months of fun?! Buying your membership now will help us #SustainOurMission while we are closed. We will begin your 12 months once the Zoo opens back up for normal business. All cards and tokens will be available for pickup upon your first visit to the zoo.

EXISTING MEMBERS: We recognize everyone has been affected by the disruption, therefore Lehigh Valley Zoo would like to offer an extension to your membership. We will extend your expiration date for as many weeks as we are closed. We hope the extension will allow your concerns to remain where they should be, with the health and well being of you and your family. At this time there is nothing that you need to do in order to take advantage of this extension – it will be automatic. Upon your first visit back to the zoo we will update your existing membership cards with a new expiration date.

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Connect with us on social media

Follow and share our posts and educational content. Let us know what you’re doing to spread kindness during quarantine. Be sure to use #LVZoo #ClosedButStillCaring #SustainOurMission #BeLikeBean so that we can follow along and share in the caring!

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For more information on COVID-19 please click on the links below. Remember to wash those paws, cover those sneezes and coughs, and be kind to one other!

• Department of Health Pennsylvania
• CDC Handwashing Guidelines
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• World Health Organization

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As a member-supported non-profit organization, Lehigh Valley Zoological Society was founded in 2004, but as a treasured community landmark, the Zoo’s history spans over a century. Founded in 1906 by General Harry C. Trexler, a local industrialist, the Lehigh Valley’s Trexler Game Preserve has educated and entertained more than five million people.

Accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), the Lehigh Valley Zoo hosts year-round, family-friendly events and activities, educational programs, and camps. With a mission to create a safe, engaging and enlightening wildlife experience for guests of all ages, the Zoo demonstrates leadership in the cultural, scientific and conservation communities. To learn more about Lehigh Valley Zoo, we invite you to visit our website, www.lvzoo.org, or follow us on Facebook @LVZOO.

At 24-years old, Sparkles was considered a geriatric horse. Staff have been closely monitoring Whiskers, the remaining 26-year-old Palomino, to ensure that she transitions to life without her companion.

*The Trexler Nature Preserve was established by General Harry C. Trexler in the early 1900s to save the American bison, elk and white tailed deer from extinction. In 1935, the preserve was donated to Lehigh County after General Trexler had passed away to continue his conservation effort. In the 1940s, a small zoo area was added to the preserve in the Central Range. In 1975, a much larger 29-acre “children’s zoo” was opened. In 2004, the Lehigh Valley Zoological Society assumed management of the zoo, as well as the daily management of the bison and elk herd and the palominos in the 1,100-acre Trexler Nature Preserve. The Palomino horse were subsequently moved onto the Zoo grounds in order to better facilitate their care.

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As a member-supported non-profit organization, Lehigh Valley Zoological Society was founded in 2004, but as a treasured community landmark, the Zoo’s history spans over a century. Founded in 1906 by General Harry C. Trexler, a local industrialist, the Lehigh Valley’s Trexler Game Preserve has educated and entertained more than five million people.

Accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), the Lehigh Valley Zoo hosts year-round, family-friendly events and activities, educational programs, and camps. With a mission to create a safe, engaging and enlightening wildlife experience for guests of all ages, the Zoo demonstrates leadership in the cultural, scientific and conservation communities. To learn more about Lehigh Valley Zoo, we invite you to visit our website, www.lvzoo.org, or follow us on Facebook @LVZOO.

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As a member-supported non-profit organization, Lehigh Valley Zoological Society was founded in 2004, but as a treasured community landmark, the Zoo’s history spans over a century. Founded in 1906 by General Harry C. Trexler, a local industrialist, the Lehigh Valley’s Trexler Game Preserve has educated and entertained more than five million people.

Accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), the Lehigh Valley Zoo hosts year-round, family-friendly events and activities, educational programs, and camps. With a mission to create a safe, engaging and enlightening wildlife experience for guests of all ages, the Zoo demonstrates leadership in the cultural, scientific and conservation communities. To learn more about Lehigh Valley Zoo, we invite you to visit our website, www.lvzoo.org, or follow us on Facebook @LVZOO.

Alpha presented neurologic signs for several days prior, and veterinary and keeper staff began to monitor him constantly and provide supportive care over the following days. His mental and physical health showed no signs of improvement and by Monday into Tuesday, his health took a sharp decline. A necropsy showed that Alpha was suffering from a brain tumor that was most likely the root cause of the neurologic signs observed by zoo staff.

The wolves have been an iconic species at the Lehigh Valley Zoo for many years and guests have always enjoyed watching the pack explore its habitat. Alpha contributed greatly to the Lehigh Valley community, as well as to his species, and his grace and beauty will forever be remembered by all who had the good fortune to see him. Keeper staff will continue to closely monitor the remaining two wolves to ensure they continue to thrive despite the loss of their pack leader. The Lehigh Valley Zoo appreciate the community’s support during this difficult time.

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As a member-supported non-profit organization, Lehigh Valley Zoological Society was founded in 2004, but as a treasured community landmark, the Zoo’s history spans over a century. Founded in 1906 by General Harry C. Trexler, a local industrialist, the Lehigh Valley’s Trexler Game Preserve has educated and entertained more than five million people.

Accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), the Lehigh Valley Zoo hosts year-round, family-friendly events and activities, educational programs, and camps. With a mission to create a safe, engaging and enlightening wildlife experience for guests of all ages, the Zoo demonstrates leadership in the cultural, scientific and conservation communities. To learn more about Lehigh Valley Zoo, we invite you to visit our website, www.lvzoo.org, or follow us on Facebook @LVZOO.

   The Lehigh Valley Zoo professionals have an aggressive medical plan for Murphy – not only to help him when a stone is present, but also to prevent stones from forming. 

   President & CEO of the Lehigh Valley Zoo Melissa Lindenmuth states, “The last year has been tough for Murphy.  Being that Murphy is a senior giraffe, health issues are expected; however, it does not make it any easier.  Murphy is not only loved by the Lehigh Valley Zoo staff, but by the community as well.  The highlight of my day is walking the zoo and seeing Murphy’s kind face.  We will continue to monitor his progress and treat health issues, however, we also have to ensure he is comfortable and, if needed, help him through an end of life plan.  Murphy may happily live with us for weeks or even years but at some point this issue is likely to be fatal for giraffes.  We ask that you think of Murphy in his time of need, show him lots of love when you come to the Lehigh Valley Zoo, and understand when we have to keep Murphy off exhibit for medical care for he has needed to be off exhibit more and more often over the last few months.”

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As a member-supported non-profit organization, Lehigh Valley Zoological Society was founded in 2004, but as a treasured community landmark, the Zoo’s history spans over a century. Founded in 1906 by General Harry C. Trexler, a local industrialist, the Lehigh Valley’s Trexler Game Preserve has educated and entertained more than five million people.

Accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), the Lehigh Valley Zoo hosts year-round, family-friendly events and activities, educational programs, and camps. With a mission to create a safe, engaging and enlightening wildlife experience for guests of all ages, the Zoo demonstrates leadership in the cultural, scientific and conservation communities. To learn more about Lehigh Valley Zoo, we invite you to visit our website, www.lvzoo.org, or follow us on Facebook @LVZOO