Located about the 3 miles from the upscale Springhill Suites by Marriott® Erie PA Hotel is the Erie Zoo & Botanical Gardens.

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The Erie Zoo is home to over 400 animals, representing more than 200 species from around the world. Winding walkways will take you through beautifully landscaped grounds as you visit the many exotic zoo residents.  The zoo is created to simulate the naturalistic habitats for the animals to ensure their comfort and allow them to live as they would in the wild.  You’ll see red ruffed lemur, African millipedes, llama, polar bears, Bengal tigers, warthogs, African pixy frog, giraffe, spider monkeys and more. 

The zoo has expanded to include the Botanical Garden of Northwestern Pennsylvania where visitors stroll among beautifully landscaped areas, each featuring their own unique foliage and ambience.  Enjoy the Butterfly Garden where plantings attract butterflies year round and also serve as food and shelter for the caterpillars; the Julie King Memorial Garden is highlighted by a running waterfall and features seasonal flower displays; stroll in the Gardens at Kiboka among ornamental grasses, trees and shrubs.

Comprised of over 15 acres, it would be impossible to name all the great animals and gardens you’ll enjoy at the Erie Zoo and Botanical Gardens.  Plan to spend the day and visit their official website linked below so you don’t miss a single thing.

Springhill Suites by Marriott® Erie PA is an all-suite hotel offering premier overnight accommodations near downtown Erie and the beaches of Presque Isle Bay.  Our new four-story hotel features 117 beautifully appointed, spacious studio suites equipped with all the amenities you need for a pleasant and comfortable stay.

When your travels to Erie PA require a central location then the SpringHill Suites is ready and waiting for you. Best of all, we’re a proud member of the Marriott Family of hotels where service is an art and where you can earn valuable Marriott Rewards® hotel points.  Enjoy all the comforts of home on your next visit to North Pennsylvania at the SpringHill Suites Erie PA Hotel!