Phillie Phanatic To Get COVID Vaccine At Elmwood Park Zoo

NORRISTOWN, PA — As officials look to get the final swaths of Montgomery County inoculated with a COVID-19 vaccine, they have convinced a crucial individual who they hope will serve as a positive example for the rest of the community: the Phillie Phanatic.

The greatest mascot in all of sports will receive his shot at the Elmwood Park Zoo during a special clinic next Monday, June 21, officials said.

To further encourage participation in the clinic, all who receive a vaccination will receive a free ticket to the zoo, or a pass to come back for free entry on another day on the future.

The event, which will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., is open to anyone 12 years of age and older. Both the Pfizer and Johnson and Johnson vaccine will be available.

Other gifts include Hershey Park tickets, Giant gift cards, Elmwood Park Zoo family membership, Wawa free hot beverage coupons, and more.

Pre-registration is encouraged and can be completed online here.