Erie, Pennsylvania, is a lakeside city that exudes small-town charm while still drawing in an increasing number of visitors year over year. To appeal to travelers, it’s not enough to just have quaint accommodations and plenty of places to eat. A city must also entertain, and while Erie visitors can very cautiously take to the water or lounge on one of several beaches, it’s also important to have land-based activities and experiences to break things up. Here, one of the most overlooked is the Erie Zoo, a relatively tiny zoological adventure that spans only 15 acres. For reference, about 400 miles east sits the Bronx Zoo, a 265-acre diverse ecosystem housing over 11,000 animals.