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Address & Phone:
300 Parkside Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14214-1999
Phone: (716)837-3900
Fax: (716)837-0738
Hours of operation:
Throughout the year, the Buffalo Zoo offers guests fascinating animal exhibits, naturalistic wildlife habitats, beautiful garden areas and several unique areas in which to enjoy an environment that is full of fun, adventure and history. The Buffalo Zoo is open daily rain or shine! However, each year, during the months of January and February, we are closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Gates
July 1 - August 31 10:00am - 5:00pm
September 1 - June 30 10:00am - 4:00pm
*grounds remain open 1 hour after gates close.
Please understand that special circumstances including construction, births and veterinary procedures may require that specific animals be removed from public viewing to ensure the best possible care. Sorry, there are no refunds due to animal unavailability or weather.
Click here to download our daily schedule
Early Closing 2009
Please note that the Buffalo Zoo will be closing early on the following dates:
June 4 for the Corporate Challenge
June 12 for Catillion, the Zoo’s annual creative black tie gala
July 29 for Wines in the Wild, the Zoo’s popular summertime gala
Each day, the Zoo’s gates will close at 2 p.m. and the grounds will close at 3 p.m.
Please accept our apologies for any Inconvenience.
Holiday Hours 2009
Thanksgiving - CLOSED
Christmas Eve
- Gates 10:000 am - 1:30 pm
- Concessions Closed
- Gift Shop 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Switchboard 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Other Departments 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Christmas - CLOSED
New Years Eve
- Gates 10:00am -2:30pm
- Concessions 10:ooam -3:00pm
- Switchboard 9:00am – 3:00pm
- Zootique Closed
New Years Day - OPEN
Closed Monday and Tuesday in January and February 2009
Admission Fees:
- Children 23 months and under: FREE
- Children (2-14): $6.00
- Full Time Students: $7.00 (up to age 22 with valid school id)
- Adults: $9.50
- Seniors (63+): $7.00
Click here for more information on discounted group presale information
Parking Fees:
$3.25 Cars
$6.00 Buses
A token must be purchased at the main entrance to exit the parking lot. The automated gates will ONLY accept tokens.
Rides:
Train: $1.00
Carousel: $1.00
Tokens can be purchased at convenient locations near our rides. Tokens MUST be purchased, the attendants will not accept cash. All rides are closed during the winter.
Birthday Parties:
Make your child’s special day one to remember at the Buffalo Zoo!
Click here for more birthday party information.
Shows & Attractions:
Seasonal shows including: keeper talks, animal contact and much more! Check the event and program listing on this site or see our event and information boards just past the main gate on your Zoo visit.
CHILDREN'S ZOO
For a hands-on animal experience, come explore our Children's Zoo. This recently renovated petting zoo enhances everyone’s zoo experience by giving them an opportunity to actually touch the animals inside the exhibits. Touch domestic animals like our Ossabaw Island pigs, Karakul sheep and our silly chickens. Don't miss the chance to get up close to a lorikeet or listen to our Sardinian donkeys bray. The Children's Zoo also features seasonal outdoor animal demonstrations, interactive stations, a well-stocked vegetable garden and a suspended bridge over a peaceful pond. During the warmer months, stroll through our Lorikeet Landing, a open-air aviary where exotic birds fly freely around you, and feed right out your hand! It's a great way to round out your visit to the Children's Zoo!
ZOOTIQUE GIFT SHOP
Offers a variety of gift selections for all occasions. Birthdays, anniversaries, birth of a new baby - celebrate these events and others with a souvenir such as: artwork, mugs, clothing, books, and plush animals. A great variety of gifts - film, shirts, sweatshirts, and hats are available. Stroller rentals which consist of single $5.00 double $7.00 with a driver’s license for I.D.
THE BEASTRO
The Beastro concession stand is open all year. Satellite stands are located throughout the Zoo on a seasonal basis.
BOEHM GALLERY
The Zoo houses one of the largest collections of Boehm porcelain on display in the United States, our extensive gallery is open during zoo hours.
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