The Buffalo Zoo

Celebrating More Than

140 Years

Assorted Foliage

A Day At The Buffalo Zoo

Open Friday, Saturday 10:00 - 6:30 pm Sunday 10:00am–4:00 pm | (716) 837-3900

TODAYS HOURS
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM

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Upcoming Events

Join us this Black Friday, as we will kick off Wild Winter Nights with extended Buffalo Zoo hours!  Come early to see the animals and stay for the holiday cheer! Stroll the Zoo’s holiday decorations, catch a ride on our...

Description:  It’s that time of year again! The beloved Western New York holiday tradition, Breakfast with Santa at the Buffalo Zoo, is back for another holiday season! Start your day off right and bring your holiday appetite to the chef-prepared...

Description:  It’s that time of year again! The beloved Western New York holiday tradition, Breakfast with Santa at the Buffalo Zoo, is back for another holiday season! Start your day off right and bring your holiday appetite to the chef-prepared...

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Mammals

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Birds

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Reptiles

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Amphibians

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Join Our Family

Every visit to the Zoo is a unique experience that awakens your senses. With a Buffalo Zoo membership you may visit the Zoo as often as you like – and your admission is absolutely FREE.

Animal Experiences for Public

We offer a variety of educational animal experiences at the Buffalo Zoo for the public. These programs are opportunities for kids of all ages to enjoy and expand their knowledge of animal behavior/conservation through hands-on and immersive learning experiences at the Buffalo Zoo. We also offer an engaging summer zoo camp to those in the Buffalo, NY community to give your child an exciting opportunity to learn more about our animals.

Animal Experiences for Educators

The Education Department has the exciting responsibility of promoting public awareness of the natural world and its conservation through fun, interactive animal experiences in Buffalo, NY. To accomplish this task, we provide a variety of general and specifically tailored programming at the Zoo and in the community for children and adults of all ages. Bring your students to the Buffalo Zoo for an educational field trip in Buffalo, NY!

Visitor Info at a glance

Hours of Operation

Today the zoo is open from
Open Friday, Saturday 10:00 - 6:30 pm Sunday 10:00am–4:00 pm Our daily schedule has plenty of options for you to choose from!

Map

The Zoo Grounds date back to the 1870s. See for yourself how far we've come. This map will be your guide!

Location

300 Parkside Ave. Buffalo NY 14214 Located in Delaware Park in the heart of North Buffalo