M&T Bank presents Third Thursdays at the Buffalo Zoo
2025-09-18 10:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | NY
The Buffalo Zoo and M&T Bank are delighted to offer FREE admission to the community on select Third Thursdays! Important: Free tickets are required and must be reserved online prior to your visit. A limited number of tickets are available, with a maximum of 10 tickets per group.
CLAIM YOUR THIRD THURSDAY TICKETS HERE
Plan your free Zoo visit for these Third Thursdays:

Thursday April 17
Thursday, May 15
Thursday, September 18
Thursday, October 16
Thursday, November 20
Thursday, December 18
Thursday, January 15
Thursday, February 19
Thursday, March 19

Tickets for Third Thursdays will become available to claim at 10 a.m. on the Monday of the week they take place! This means that tickets for this Third Thursday on Sept. 18 can be claimed at 10 a.m. on Sept. 15.
NOTE: Free Third Thursday tickets DO NOT apply to Zoomagination: Lantern Festival at the Buffalo Zoo!

Zoomagination: Lantern Festival at the Buffalo Zoo
2025-09-18 18:30 - 22:30 | Buffalo Zoo, 300 Parkside Ave, Buffalo, NY, 14214, United States
Experience the Buffalo Zoo after hours like never before during Zoomagination: Lantern Festival at the Buffalo Zoo! Beginning July 30, the Zoo transforms on select evenings into a glowing spectacle featuring more than 40 larger-than-life lantern displays inspired by animals, nature, and global cultures.

New for 2025: Prepare to walk among the dinosaurs! This year’s festival features a stunning new collection of prehistoric-themed lanterns that bring these ancient giants to life in brilliant color and light. This year’s festival also shines the spotlight on North American animal lanterns alongside exquisite traditional Chinese culture lanterns.

Stroll through magical illuminated trails, discover interactive exhibits, and indulge in themed food and drinks along the way. Whether you’re planning a family night out or a unique evening with friends, Zoomagination is Buffalo’s most radiant summer tradition.

PURCHASE TICKETS HERE

ProZoo Board's Run For Rhinos
2025-09-20 08:00 - 10:00 | NY
Celebrate the 6th annual Run for Rhinos presented by Reimer Home Services with the Buffalo Zoo on Saturday, September 20! Back this year: an in-person race that includes a race through Delaware Park and ends in the Buffalo Zoo.
All registrants will receive a race a t-shirt, finisher medal, a ticket to the Buffalo Zoo good for admission on Sunday, September 21, an afterparty with pizza and beer and race packet that can either be picked up 9/18 and 9/19.
SIGN UP FOR RUN FOR RHINOS
Share your photos on social media using the hashtag #RunForRhinos and tag the Buffalo Zoo!
The Run for Rhinos is brought to you by Reimer Home Services, the Buffalo Zoo and the ProZoo Board of the Buffalo Zoo.

M&T Bank Presents Third Thursdays at the Buffalo Zoo
2025-10-16 10:00 - 17:00 | NY
The Buffalo Zoo and M&T Bank are delighted to offer FREE admission to the community on select Third Thursdays! Important: Free tickets are required and must be reserved online prior to your visit. A limited number of tickets are available, with a maximum of 10 tickets per group.
Plan your free Zoo visit for these Third Thursdays:

Thursday April 17
Thursday, May 15
Thursday, September 18
Thursday, October 16
Thursday, November 20
Thursday, December 18
Thursday, January 15
Thursday, February 19
Thursday, March 19

Tickets for Third Thursdays will become available to claim at 10 a.m. on the Monday of the week they take place! This means that tickets for this Third Thursday on Oct. 16 can be claimed at 10 a.m. on Oct. 13.
CLAIM YOUR TICKETS HERE

Brew at the Zoo: Country Night Presented by USI Insurance
2025-10-17 17:30 - 21:30 | NY
Saddle up for a wild evening at the Buffalo Zoo! Join us for Brew at the Zoo: Country Night Presented by USI Insurance Services.
Don your cowboy boots & hat for a historic hoedown featuring live music by Uncle Ben’s Remedy and a line dancing session led by Jillian Lillian!
Sip, savor, and shop to support the Zoo with free alcohol tastings, cash bars, food trucks, and local artisan vendors.
Try your luck on the mechanical bull, and enjoy an after hours experience with some of your favorite “nocturnal” animal friends.
This is a 21+ event. Valid ID required for entry. Last entry will be 9pm. Don’t miss out!
This event is rain or shine.
PURCHASE TICKETS HERE
2025 Brew at the Zoo Map

Boo At The Zoo
2025-10-18 16:00 - 20:00, 2025-10-25 16:00 - 20:00 | NY
Calling all little ghouls and goblins! It’s time for a fang-tastic evening at the Buffalo Zoo! Celebrate the spooky season with this family-friendly event that features: a Trick-or-Treat trail, live entertainment, character meet and greets, visits from animal ambassadors, and more! Put on your best costume and get here early to show off to your animal friends during this after-hours event; animals are on exhibit until dusk.

Ticket Includes:
-Animals on exhibit until dusk
-Goodies from our Treat Trail for kids ages 2-12
-Unlimited train and carousel rides
-Super Hilarious Magic Show by Nick Mambretti
-Arts for Learning Presents: The Wondermakers in Animal Tales
-Photo opportunities with Halloween characters
-Special keeper talks and animal ambassador meet & greets

Know before you go:
-Trick-or-treat bags and goodies are for guests ages 2-12 only
-The last entry is 7:15pm and the treat trail runs until 8:00pm
-Limited tickets available
-Boo At The Zoo is a rain or shine event, no refunds or rainchecks

Purchase tickets here: https://visit.buffalozoo.org/#/SpecialEvents/CelebrateHalloween

M&T Bank Presents Third Thursdays at the Buffalo Zoo
2025-11-20 10:00 - 17:00 | NY
The Buffalo Zoo and M&T Bank are delighted to offer FREE admission to the community on select Third Thursdays! Important: Free tickets are required and must be reserved online prior to your visit. A limited number of tickets are available, with a maximum of 10 tickets per group.
Plan your free Zoo visit for these Third Thursdays:

Thursday April 17
Thursday, May 15
Thursday, September 18
Thursday, October 16
Thursday, November 20
Thursday, December 18
Thursday, January 15
Thursday, February 19
Thursday, March 19

Tickets for Third Thursdays will become available to claim at 10 a.m. on the Monday of the week they take place! This means that tickets for this Third Thursday on Nov. 20 can be claimed at 10 a.m. on Nov. 17.
CLAIM YOUR TICKETS HERE

Women's Board Holiday Luncheon
2025-12-11 11:00 - 14:00 | NY
Join us as we kick off the holidays in support of the Buffalo Zoo! Dine at one of Buffalo’s premier restaurants, try your luck at our spectacular basket and premium auctions, and enjoy an afternoon with your friends and family. Treat yourself to our famous polar bear cookies, homemade chocolates, and other fun fares at our Holiday Boutique.
Date: Thursday, December 11, 2025
Time: 11:00 A.M.
Place: Salvatore’s – 6461 Transit Road-Depew (NEW VENUE!)
Cost: $45.00 – Reservation deadline is November 15th.
We look forward to celebrating the holiday season with you!
Any questions, please contact : buffalozoowomensboard@nullgmail.com

Breakfast With Santa
2025-12-13 09:00 - 13:00 | NY
Tis the season for one of Western New York’s favorite holiday traditions — Breakfast with Santa at the Buffalo Zoo!
Join us bright and early for a delicious breakfast buffet, festive fun, and a special meet-and-greet with Santa Claus and some of our amazing animal ambassadors. After breakfast, continue the magic with a day at the Zoo — admission is included with your ticket!
Dates: December 14 & 21Sessions: 9:00 AM or 11:30 AMLocation: Children’s Resource Center (seating is first come, first served)
Spots fill up fast — reserve your tickets today!
Tickets on sale soon.

M&T Bank Presents Third Thursdays at the Buffalo Zoo
2025-12-18 10:00 - 17:00 | NY
The Buffalo Zoo and M&T Bank are delighted to offer FREE admission to the community on select Third Thursdays! Important: Free tickets are required and must be reserved online prior to your visit. A limited number of tickets are available, with a maximum of 10 tickets per group.
Plan your free Zoo visit for these Third Thursdays:

Thursday April 17 – SOLD OUT
Thursday, May 15
Thursday, September 18
Thursday, October 16
Thursday, November 20
Thursday, December 18
Thursday, January 15
Thursday, February 19
Thursday, March 19

Tickets for Third Thursdays will become available to claim at 10 a.m. on the Monday of the week they take place! This means that tickets for this Third Thursday on Dec. 18 can be claimed at 10 a.m. on Dec. 15.

Breakfast With Santa
2025-12-20 09:00 - 13:00 | NY
Tis the season for one of Western New York’s favorite holiday traditions — Breakfast with Santa at the Buffalo Zoo!
Join us bright and early for a delicious breakfast buffet, festive fun, and a special meet-and-greet with Santa Claus and some of our amazing animal ambassadors. After breakfast, continue the magic with a day at the Zoo — admission is included with your ticket!
Dates: December 13 & 20Sessions: 9:00 AM or 11:30 AMLocation: Children’s Resource Center (seating is first come, first served)
Spots fill up fast — reserve your tickets today!
Tickets on sale soon.

M&T Bank Presents Third Thursdays at the Buffalo Zoo
2026-01-15 10:00 - 17:00 | NY
The Buffalo Zoo and M&T Bank are delighted to offer FREE admission to the community on select Third Thursdays! Important: Free tickets are required and must be reserved online prior to your visit. A limited number of tickets are available, with a maximum of 10 tickets per group.
Plan your free Zoo visit for these Third Thursdays:

Thursday April 17 – SOLD OUT
Thursday, May 15
Thursday, September 18
Thursday, October 16
Thursday, November 20
Thursday, December 18
Thursday, January 15
Thursday, February 19
Thursday, March 19

Tickets for Third Thursdays will become available to claim at 10 a.m. on the Monday of the week they take place! This means that tickets for this Third Thursday on Jan. 15 can be claimed at 10 a.m. on Jan. 12.

M&T Bank Presents Third Thursdays at the Buffalo Zoo
2026-02-19 10:00 - 17:00 | NY
The Buffalo Zoo and M&T Bank are delighted to offer FREE admission to the community on select Third Thursdays! Important: Free tickets are required and must be reserved online prior to your visit. A limited number of tickets are available, with a maximum of 10 tickets per group.
Plan your free Zoo visit for these Third Thursdays:

Thursday April 17 – SOLD OUT
Thursday, May 15
Thursday, September 18
Thursday, October 16
Thursday, November 20
Thursday, December 18
Thursday, January 15
Thursday, February 19
Thursday, March 19

Tickets for Third Thursdays will become available to claim at 10 a.m. on the Monday of the week they take place! This means that tickets for this Third Thursday on Feb. 19 can be claimed at 10 a.m. on Feb. 16.

M&T Bank Presents Third Thursdays at the Buffalo Zoo
2026-03-19 10:00 - 17:00 | NY
The Buffalo Zoo and M&T Bank are delighted to offer FREE admission to the community on select Third Thursdays! Important: Free tickets are required and must be reserved online prior to your visit. A limited number of tickets are available, with a maximum of 10 tickets per group.
Plan your free Zoo visit for these Third Thursdays:

Thursday April 17 – SOLD OUT
Thursday, May 15
Thursday, September 18
Thursday, October 16
Thursday, November 20
Thursday, December 18
Thursday, January 15
Thursday, February 19
Thursday, March 19

Tickets for Third Thursdays will become available to claim at 10 a.m. on the Monday of the week they take place! This means that tickets for this Third Thursday on March 19 can be claimed at 10 a.m. on March 16.
