We’re cheesin’ over our newest animal arrival! Meet Mozzarella, a 7-month-old male capybara who recently arrived at the Buffalo Zoo and is now on exhibit regularly in M&T Bank Rainforest Falls! Mozzarella was born on Nov. 21, 2025 at the Cape May County … Continued

At approximately 9:45 a.m. on Wednesday, June 17, male Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep, Colby, got out of his habitat while staff were in the process of transferring him to a different exhibit. Following the Buffalo Zoo’s established protocols, our staff … Continued

The Buffalo Zoo is proud to once again play its part in the species survival of the Puerto Rican crested toad by sending tadpoles to Puerto Rico for reintroduction into the wild!   It is the 42nd year running the … Continued

The Buffalo Zoo is excited to announce the arrival of five black-and-white ruffed lemurs, all of which come from the Roosevelt Park Zoo in Minot, North Dakota on a Species Survival Plan (SSP) recommendation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA).  The … Continued

Summer is slowly but surely descending upon Western New York. As the warmth and sunshine make their long awaited return, the Buffalo Zoo is entering our busiest and most happening time of the year! With plenty of special events, intriguing … Continued

A whole lot of paw-someness is returning to the Buffalo Zoo this summer. The Canine Champions for Conservation Dog Show presented by Five Star Bank returns to the Buffalo Zoo’s Center Stage beginning Friday, June 12, with shows taking place … Continued