May 15, 2026 - Norristown, PA
Governor Josh Shapiro and First Lady Lori Shapirovisited the Elmwood Park Zoo alongside local leaders to tour the new 32,000 square foot welcome center featuring a state-of-the-art veterinary hospital - a project supported by a $3 million Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) award from the Shapiro Administration in 2024.The new facility includes the Paige Engro Veterinary Health Center, administrative offices, and a gift shop. The 17,000-square-foot veterinary facility is one of the largest and most advanced exotic animal care centers in the country, featuring exam rooms, treatment areas, quarantine facilities, recovery wards, and surgical suites equipped with advanced technology."From day one, my Administration has been focused on growing Pennsylvania's economy through strategic investments that strengthen our communities and attract more visitors to our Commonwealth," said Governor Shapiro. "Elmwood Park Zoo has become a major regional destination, growing annual attendance from 119,000 visitors in 2011 to more than 1.3 million today. That's a big deal - and my Administration will continue to invest in projects that boost tourism, create jobs, and support local economies like this one in Norristown."List of Speakers:Govoernor Josh Shapiro
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