As the nation prepares to mark 250 years of American history, a Norristown institution that has been part of Montgomery County life for more than a century is hitting its stride, writes Kim Hudson for CBS News Philadelphia.
Elmwood Park Zoo celebrated its 100th birthday in 2024, opening a $41 million welcome center, outdoor plaza, and state-of-the-art veterinary hospital as the first phase of an ambitious master plan.
Two years later, the momentum has not slowed. The zoo is now home to roughly 300 animals across 100 species on 16 acres, and its next major chapter is already taking shape.
From Near-Closure to Centerpiece
The zoo’s current energy is a long way from where things stood in 2011, when Elmwood Park Zoo was financially struggling and facing potential closure…