Norristown, PA -- (SBWIRE) -- 09/17/2014 -- Beginning this September, the Elmwood Park Zoo is excited to announce a unique opportunity of hand feeding the zoo’s bison. Families looking for fun things to do in Bucks County, PA can now spend a day at the zoo and take advantage of the last month of the giraffe feeding exhibit while being among the first to face the bison.
Individuals of all ages will have the chance to get face-to-face with the world’s largest land mammal on Monday, September 15. Open daily, feeding tickets can be purchased at the Elmwood Park Zoo admissions counter, or at the exhibit inside the zoo itself. Prices are $3 per person, and zookeepers will enforce children under the age of 12 to be accompanied by an adult.
Further information, such as daily feeding times for the bison exhibit, can be seen on the website as it becomes available. One of the fun things to do in Bucks County, families and friends are encouraged to check the announcements section of the homepage for available times the mammals can be fed each day in order to plan a visit accordingly. Times are subject to change due to the weather and temperament of the bison.
The giraffe-feeding experience has been extended until the end of September, and guests are able to hand-feed them every day of the week. Stop by the Elmwood Park Zoo at any point this September to participate in this unique encounter. For more information, please call guest services at 800-652-4143 ext. 222, or visit the website today.
About Elmwood Park Zoo
Located in Norristown, PA, the Elmwood Park Zoo is one of the oldest zoos in Pennsylvania and is a premiere destination for families and wildlife enthusiasts. The zoo features over 100 animals, primarily native to North, Central and South America. Elmwood Park Zoo offers guests both unique wildlife encounters as well as one-of-a-kind entertainment opportunities. The Zoo is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and is owned and operated by the Norristown Zoological Society, a non-profit organization.
For more information about upcoming Zoo events, visit http://elmwoodparkzoo.org