Montgomery County · Norristown · MCPC #22-0145-003
Elmwood Zoo CU
1661 Harding Blvd, Norristown, PA · recreation · 72.6 acres
About this project
The Elmwood Park Zoo, run by the Norristown Zoological Society, is seeking approval of a multi-phase master plan for its 72.6-acre site at 1661 Harding Blvd in Norristown, to be reviewed as a conditional use. Planned work includes new wildlife exhibits, a nature play area, a restaurant, an educational building, a service area, new paths, and a parking garage built over the existing surface lot, plus a new bridge over Stony Creek to reach nearby municipal land.
County planning commission: Supports, with comments
Issues raised: Final plan review by county before adoption, Impervious coverage rising from 16.6% to 36.34%, Surface parking on Wierman Fields under court order and MOU, Coordination with SEPTA Bus Route 90
- Applicant
- Norristown Zoological Society, Inc.
- Zoning
- RE
- Approvals needed
- conditional use, master plan adoption, land development approval for each phase
Filing history
- 2025-02-11 · MCPC #22-0145-003 · Prelim Plan, Conditional Use
- 2022-12-02 · MCPC #22-0145-002 · Land Dev Plan, Prelim Plan · 37,000 sq ft
- 2022-05-27 · MCPC #22-0145-001 · Land Dev Plan, Sketch Plan · 151,273 sq ft
County review letters
2025-02-11 · NORRI 22-0145-003r.pdf
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Scope estimate for contractors
- New bridge over Stony Creek for pedestrians and emergency vehicles
- Structured parking garage over existing surface lot
- New wildlife exhibits
- Restaurant and educational facility
- Maintenance and service area with new paths
- Site modifications to address flooding in accessible areas