Buffalo Zoo

Zoo Lights
2019-12-22 17:30 - 20:30, 2019-12-27 17:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | NY
Welcome to a new Western New York holiday tradition — Zoo Lights at the Buffalo Zoo! Enjoy the Zoo after hours and enjoy dazzling light displays, holiday music, and live performances, warm winter treats and a visit with Santa!

Things to Know:

Tickets are required to attend this after-hours event. Should a ticket holder be unable to attend, your purchase will be considered a donation.
Children 23 months and under are admitted free but require reserved tickets. Simply select “Children – 23 months and under” below for each child who meets the age requirement.
Zoo Lights at the Buffalo Zoo does not feature the animal collection at the Zoo.
This event is held rain or shine. Dates and times are subject to change or cancellation without notice.

Zoo Lights kicks off on Saturday, November 30 and will run every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday until December 29 from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm.

Purchase Tickets Here

Zoo Lights
2019-12-28 17:30 - 20:30 | NY
Welcome to a new Western New York holiday tradition — Zoo Lights at the Buffalo Zoo! Enjoy the Zoo after hours and enjoy dazzling light displays, holiday music, and live performances, warm winter treats and a visit with Santa!

Things to Know:

Tickets are required to attend this after-hours event. Should a ticket holder be unable to attend, your purchase will be considered a donation.
Children 23 months and under are admitted free but require reserved tickets. Simply select “Children – 23 months and under” below for each child who meets the age requirement.
Zoo Lights at the Buffalo Zoo does not feature the animal collection at the Zoo.
This event is held rain or shine. Dates and times are subject to change or cancellation without notice.

Purchase Tickets Here

Australia Wildlife Recovery Efforts
2020-01-11 - 2020-02-29 | NY
For the months of January and February, portions of each paid admission and each parking fee will go to Zoos Victoria Bushfire Emergency Wildlife Fund. The Fund is dedicated to emergency veterinary assistance and scientific intervention for affected animals. Funds from the “Round-Up for Conservation” program in Zootique will also go toward our contribution. In Wild Burger, diners can add a quarter to their meal total as part of “Quarters for Koalas.”
In a very generous and supportive move, the Buffalo Zoo Board of Directors will match donations, doubling the impact of our efforts.

Donate Here

Valentine's Adopt-An-Animal
2020-01-24 - 2020-02-14 | NY
Give your special someone a truly unique and loving Valentine’s Day gift of an animal adoption from the Buffalo Zoo.

Adopt Today!
(Click Here)

Happy Hour to Support Australian Wildfire Relief
2020-02-13 17:30 - 20:00 | NY
On February 13, the Zoo teams up with the Aquarium of Niagara, Community Beer Works and the Pro Zoo Board of the Buffalo Zoo for a happy hour from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm at Community Beer Works. Enjoy Frank Pale Ale, basket raffles and live music. A portion of proceeds will benefit the Buffalo Zoo Fund. Tickets are only $10.

Support Australia and Kick it with Keith Urban
2020-02-14 08:00 - 17:00 | NY
ENTER TO WIN AN ALL- EXPENSES PAID TRIP TO SEE COUNTRY MUSIC LEGEND KEITH URBAN and SUPPORT THE BUFFALO ZOO AUSTRALIAN WILDFIRE RELIEF FUND
We’ve teamed up with Country 106.5 WYRK to offer an all-expenses trip to see country music legend Keith Urban, live in Las Vegas! You can enter to win and 100% of your entry fee goes to the Zoos Victoria Bushfire Emergency Wildlife Fund.
Your trip package includes:

Tickets to see Keith Urban live in concert in Las Vegas
Backstage meet and greet with Keith Urban
Round trip airfare for two
Hotel stay for two
$500 in cash

Enter to win today! The winner will be announced live on-air during the “Clay and Company Morning Show” on February 14, 2020.
Enter Here

Easter Bunny Brunch (Canceled)
2020-03-28 10:00 - 14:30, 2020-03-29 10:00 - 14:00 | NY
Because nothing is more important than the health and safety of our guests, team members, and animals, the Buffalo Zoo is temporarily closed beginning Saturday, March 14 through Saturday, March 28, 2020. We believe this is the right decision for our community to help curb the spread of illness. It is important to note, there are no cases of COVID-19 at the Buffalo Zoo, including the animals in our care.
The Buffalo Zoo Easter Bunny Breakfast, scheduled for March 28 and March 29 is canceled. We understand this can be frustrating if you have already purchased tickets and made plans around these dates. However, we have a few options for the tickets you have purchased:

Transfer your tickets to another event: You can transfer your tickets at no cost to the Mother’s Day Brunch on May 10, 2020 (10-11:30 AM or 12:30-2 PM) , or the Breakfast with Santa and the Animals sessions on Saturdays and Sundays beginning December 5th through the 20th (9-10:30 AM or 11:30-1 PM). Simply reply to this e-mail with your event choice and the session time.
Donate to the Buffalo Zoo: The Zoo relies heavily on its admissions and event ticket sales to provide exceptional care, food, and supplies for the animals and salaries for our zookeepers and other team members. Closing the Zoo during this time is the right decision, but it is also difficult and the loss of much-needed revenue to support the care of the animals is concerning. You can choose to transfer your ticket cost to a donation to the Buffalo Zoo. Simply reply to this e-mail with the word “Donate.”
Request a Refund: Given the circumstances, we are relaxing our ticket terms and conditions. You may request a refund by replying to this e-mail.

If you have any questions, please give us a call at (716) 837-3900. We will be happy to assist you in any way we can.

Easter Eggsperience at the Buffalo Zoo! (Canceled)
2020-04-04 08:00 - 10:00 | NY
Because nothing is more important than the health and safety of our guests, team members, and animals, the Buffalo Zoo is temporarily closed beginning Saturday, March 14 through Saturday, March 28, 2020. We believe this is the right decision for our community to help curb the spread of illness. It is important to note, there are no cases of COVID-19 at the Buffalo Zoo, including the animals in our care.
Due to the unprecedented situation and day to day developments regarding the safety and well being of our community, The Buffalo Zoo Easter Eggsperience, scheduled for April 4 and April 5 is canceled. We understand this can be frustrating if you have already purchased tickets and made plans around these dates. However, we have a few options for the tickets you have purchased:

Transfer your tickets to another event: You can transfer your tickets at no cost to the Zoo’s UnBOOlievable Halloween Party on October 2, 3, 10 or 11, 2020 (5:30 pm to 7:30 pm), or the Zoo Lights sessions on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays beginning November 28th through December 23rd (6:00 pm to 9:00 pm). Simply reply to this e-mail with your event choice and the session time.
Donate to the Buffalo Zoo: The Zoo relies heavily on its admissions and event ticket sales to provide exceptional care, food, and supplies for the animals and salaries for our zookeepers and other team members. Closing the Zoo during this time is the right decision, but it is also difficult and the loss of much-needed revenue to support the care of the animals is concerning. You can choose to transfer your ticket cost to a donation to the Buffalo Zoo. Simply reply to this e-mail with the word “Donate.”
Request a Refund: Given the circumstances, we are relaxing our ticket terms and conditions. You may request a refund by replying to this e-mail.

If you have any questions, please give us a call at (716) 837-3900. We will be happy to assist you in any way we can.

Easter Eggsperience at the Buffalo Zoo (Canceled)
2020-04-05 08:00 - 10:00 | NY

Buy Tickets for Re-Opening
2020-07-02 08:00 - 2020-09-30 17:00 | NY
Purchase Tickets here: https://thebuffalozoo.simpletix.com/

Virtual Summer Safari at the Buffalo Zoo
2020-07-06 09:00 - 2020-08-21 17:00 | NY
This exciting new program brings the Zoo right into your living room! Join us for a virtual safari where we will sing silly songs, play games, make crafts, meet live animals, do some wild experiments and so much more. Along with our daily animal visitors, each week includes a visit from one extra special animal and their keeper. Virtual Summer Safari also provides opportunities to explore areas of the Zoo we can’t normally access as a guest. Safari groups are limited to just 15 participants each! Don’t miss out on this great opportunity for your child(ren) to be actively engaged in fun and learning and make some new friends this summer!
Don’t forget! Since our Summer Safari is virtual, that means kids can join us from anywhere in the country! Do you have special friends or cousins who live out-of-state? Now you can take a virtual safari together!

More Info Here: https://buffalozoo.org/single-experience/virtual-summer-safari/

Art Gone Wild
2020-07-29 09:00 - 2020-07-31 12:00 | NY
This year the Art Gone Wild art sale and auction is virtual. Featuring one-of-a-kind art pieces created by the animal residents at the Buffalo Zoo, proceeds for this fundraiser support the Buffalo Zoo Conservation Fund.

Browse the art and get ready to buy and bid at https://e.givesmart.com/events/hyg/

Superhero Sundays
2020-08-09 09:00 - 16:00, 2020-08-16 09:00 - 16:00, 2020-08-23 09:00 - 16:00 | NY
In honor of our community’s superheroes, the Buffalo Zoo and West Herr Auto Group are offering free admission and half-off admission for four guests to healthcare workers, first responders, service professionals, and educators.This is designed to say thank you to the community superheroes who helped us through the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic. We’ll be honoring Healthcare workers on August 2, Educators on August 9, First Responders on August 16, and Service Workers on August 23 with free admission for the superhero and half-off admission for up to four of their guests.

Reserve your tickets today: https://thebuffalozoo.simpletix.com/e/54581

Run for Rhinos
2020-08-18 10:00 - 2020-10-30 00:00 | NY
Celebrate the first annual run with the Buffalo Zoo from the comfort of your home or a local outdoor trail. Our Virtual 5K, Run for Rhinos is a great and a fun way to train for other events or to just get some exercise. So, whether you run on a treadmill, jog around the neighborhood or walk around the block, the Run for Rhinos is an ideal way to get in shape while helping the Buffalo Zoo! Gather your family, friends, colleagues and neighbors to create a team – near and far can participate!
Register here
All registrants will receive a Pasteurized Tees t-shirt that can either be picked up or mailed. The first 500 registrants will receive an Oxford Pennant Run for Rhinos Pennant! Custom Run for Rhinos virtual bibs are available in your registration profile after registration is complete!
Share your photos on social media using the hashtag #RunForRhinos and tag the Buffalo Zoo!
This year, proceeds will go to help fund Sumatran Rhino Rescue. Sumatran Rhino Rescue is a groundbreaking approach to conservation that brings together the Government of Indonesia, leading international conservation organizations, local experts and conservation practitioners, and supporters from around the world to save the Sumatran Rhino from extinction.
The Run for Rhinos is brought to you by the Buffalo Zoo and the ProZoo Board of the Buffalo Zoo.
Packet pick up and in-person race sign up will be held as follows:
August 28
Buffalo Zoo Parking Lot
1-4 PM
August 29
F45 Gym
166 Chandler St 4th Floor, Buffalo, NY 14207
8:30-10:30 AM
Central Amherst Little League
12-3 PM
August 30
Rise Gym
97 Main Street, Hamburg NY 14075
8-11 AM
September 4
Buffalo Zoo Parking Lot
1-3 PM
September 12
Buffalo Zoo Parking Lot
9:30am-11:30 AM
September 18
Buffalo Zoo Parking Lot
1-3 PM
PLEASE NOTE: For all Cup & Cone locations, packets may be picked up in Delaware Park. There is a window to Cup & Cone on the Ring Road/Meadow Drive in Delaware Park that can be accessed without gaining admission to the Zoo. Please note that to pick up in the Zoo, you must have reservations/tickets to the Zoo. You can register for the event at each location as well.
If you do not want to physically pick up your packet, please select the packet shipping option at check-out to ensure you receive your t-shirt.

Celebrate Halloween! at the Buffalo Zoo
2020-10-03 13:00 - 16:00, 2020-10-10 13:00 - 16:00, 2020-10-11 13:00 - 16:00 | NY
Gather your little ghosts and goblins and Celebrate Halloween! at the Buffalo Zoo. This safe and spooktacular day at the Zoo features trick-or-treat candy stations (1:00 pm – 4:00 pm), a one-day photo pass, complimentary carousel rides (weather permitting), and Zoo admission. Purchase your tickets today for this frightfully fun, safe, and socially-distanced event designed for the whole family!
Tickets: $12.00 per person for non-members + cost of admission, $10.00 per person for Buffalo Zoo Members (must show Membership card and ID at entry). All children 23 months and under are free.
Purchase Ticket Here
Ticket Terms and Conditions
THIS EVENT IS HELD RAIN OR SHINE. Tickets are non-transferable. Ticket holders may enter at any time. Each person participating in Celebrate Halloween! activities require a ticket. Tickets will be accepted only for the date purchased. Should a ticket holder be unable to attend, your purchase will be considered a donation; there will be no refunds nor will tickets be honored on another night or year.

Help Name the Buffalo Zoo African Lion Cubs
2021-05-13 - 2021-05-20 | Buffalo Zoo, 300 Parkside Ave, Buffalo, NY, 14214, United States
The Buffalo Zoo recently welcomed two new lion cubs – one boy and one girl. Now you can help give them a name! The animal care team has narrowed down the choices for both cubs, and each name has a special meaning. The names receiving the highest number of votes will be bestowed upon our ferocious friends. Each vote is $1.00, and you can cast as many votes as you’d like.

By voting for your favorite names for our new lion cubs, you are not only supporting the Buffalo Zoo, but the Association of Zoos & Aquariums Lion SAFE (Saving Animals From Extinction) Program.
Over the last 25 years, lion populations in Africa have been nearly cut in half. AZA organizations are partnering with organizations in Africa to mitigate conflict between farmers and lions, increase monitoring of the lion population’s numbers and distribution, and address habitat loss. By 2050, the SAFE African lion team hopes to reach their goal of doubling the number of lions in the wild. (source, aza.org)
The Buffalo Zoo is committed to providing exceptional care for our animals and creating a feature where wildlife thrives. We do this through conservation initiatives and inspiring our guests to become champions of wildlife.
Update: Voting has closed. Thank you to all who participated!

Day with Dad
2021-06-12 10:00 - 16:00 | NY
It’s time to celebrate dad and what better way to do that than with a fun filled day at the Buffalo Zoo!
Grab your father or father figure and head to the Zoo on Saturday, June 12 for our Day with Dad event! Enjoy some quality time with your loved ones while you visit some of our animal dads at the Zoo, like Tiberius the African lion and Koga, the Western Lowland Gorilla. That’s not the only fun you’ll have – along with getting to see our exotic animal collection, you will have the opportunity to see an exotic car collection! WNYexotics will be showcasing a special fleet of cars on Zoo grounds throughout the day. Feast your eyes on a Lamborghini, Maserati, Porsche and many other luxury sports cars! Have you always wanted to take a ride in one of these beauties? Now is your chance! There will be two raffles taking place throughout the day. The $1 ticket will get you a chance to win a mystery ride in a WNYexotics car, and a $5 ticket will get you a chance to pick your ride in a WNYexotics car. Talk about the ultimate Father’s Day gift! All proceeds generated from the raffle benefit the Buffalo Zoo.
In addition to the regular food and drink offerings at Wild Burger and Slice, there will be a special Day with Dad menu available at the pop-up tent located on gazebo lawn! Here you’ll find a variety of items like Italian sausage or bratwurst with grilled peppers and onions and other fun snacks. Guests who purchase an entrée and beverage receive a 20% discount off their entire purchase (offer only valid at the Wild Burger pop-up tent).
As if your day wasn’t jampacked enough, don’t forget to take a photo with one of your favorite superheroes throughout the day! The Superhero Alliance will be available for photos between 10am and 2pm.
The Day with Dad event is included with your general admission ticket to the Zoo. Purchase your admission tickets for June 12 now!
PURCHASE TICKETS HERE

Drive Thru Zoo Brew
2021-06-26 17:30 - 20:30 | NY
Calling all Zoo and beer lovers alike – on Saturday, June 26, the Buffalo Zoo invites you to join us for our first-ever Drive Thru Zoo Brew! Experience the wonder of the Zoo from the comfort of your car. At the end of your tour, receive a variety four-pack of Rusty Nickel Brewing Co. beer to enjoy at home.
Load-up the car and prepare for a cruise through the Zoo after hours – visiting some of your favorite animals including rhinos, giraffe, polar bear and lions, all while munching on yummy snacks like Bavarian pretzels and popcorn. At the end of your tour, an adult (21+, valid ID required) will receive one variety four-pack of Rusty Nickel Brewing Co. beer, two commemorative pint glasses, one bison plush, and a family admission pass for up to four guests for a daytime Zoo adventure on foot.
Don’t miss this first-ever family-friendly event with a twist on Saturday, June 26, 2021 from 5:30pm until 8:30pm.
Admission for one vehicle is $125. Arrival times are staggered to maximize your experience. Please note the designated arrival time listed on your ticket. You will not be admitted to the event until your designated arrival time. Your drive thru experience will last about 30 minutes.
There are a limited number of tickets available. Get yours today!
Purchase Tickets Here
Ticket Includes:

Admission for one vehicle
Four 20oz Dasani water bottles
One bag of popcorn
Two hot Bavarian pretzels with cheese sauce
One bison plush
Two commemorative pint glasses
One variety four-pack of Rusty Nickel Brewing Co. beer
One family admission pass for up to four guests to visit the Zoo during daytime operating hours

Ticket Description:
Each ticket for the Drive Thru Zoo Brew at the Buffalo Zoo includes one entry into the Zoo for one vehicle at the designated arrival time, concessions for each vehicle at the beginning of the tour (four 20oz Dasani water bottles, one bag of popcorn, and two hot Bavarian pretzels with cheese sauce), and a gift following the tour, including one variety four-pack of Rusty Nickel Brewing Co. beer, two commemorative pint glasses, one bison plush and a family admission pass for up to four guests to visit the Buffalo Zoo during daytime operating hours. Drive Thru Zoo Brew is Saturday, June 26, 2021, from 5:30pm to 8:30pm.
Enter the Drive Thru Zoo Brew at Gate 3, located at the round-a-bout along Crandall Drive. Access to Gate 3 is available from Amherst Street. Please note: Gate 3 is NOT the main entrance to the Zoo located at Parkside Avenue and Jewett Parkway.
For the best experience, please note the following:

This is a drive thru only event. No guests on foot are permitted for this event.
Remain in your vehicle for the entire event. All tailgates, van/car doors, and hatchbacks must remain closed for the entire event.
The maximum size for a vehicle is 237” in length, 79” in width, and 82” in height. Commercial vehicles, trailers, RV’s, and other oversized vehicles are not permitted. Motorcycles, motorbikes, bicycles, and golf carts are not permitted.
Please leave pets at home as they are not permitted on Zoo grounds.
There must be an adult 21 years of age or older to receive the four-pack of beer. Valid ID required.
Please be kind to the environment by keeping everything in your car and properly disposing of trash and recycling after you leave the Zoo.
Do not smoke or vape in your vehicle.
Please maintain a maximum speed of 5mph, follow all signs and instructions by Zoo team members along the route.
Do not honk horn, rev engine, play loud music, or yell at animals or people along the route.
Consume alcohol responsibly and do not drink and drive.
Pre-paid, non-refundable, non-transferable tickets are required to attend the Drive Thru Zoo Brew at the Buffalo Zoo. Should a ticket holder be unable to attend, your purchase will be considered a donation. There will be no refunds, nor will tickets be honored at another event or year.
This event is held rain or shine. Dates and times are subject to change or cancellation without notice. Animal visibility is not guaranteed.

716 Day
2021-07-16 10:00 - 16:00 | NY
On Friday, July 16, grab your family and friends for a day of fun celebrating our beloved city! Admission to the Zoo is just $7.16 thanks to our friends at West Herr Auto Group!
Celebrate all things Buffalo with our special tasting ticket featuring Buffalonian’s favorite snacks like Beef on Weck, Pizza Logs, and Buffalo Mac n’ Cheese. House made bison dip and ice-cold loganberry will also be available for purchase. Enjoy these treats while you shop for unique Queen City items from Buffalo’s best clothing, jewelry and home décor vendors. And the fun doesn’t stop when you enter to win our September Sweepstakes raffle presented by the Buffalo Zoo Women’s Board. Plus, don’t miss our keeper talks as they highlight some of your favorite animals born here in the 716!
Skip the line and purchase online today! Purchase tickets for July 16 here.
**716 Day Food Tasting Ticket can be purchased online in advance. This ticket does not include admission to the Zoo on July 16.

Zoo Family Campout
2021-08-27 17:30 - 2021-08-28 09:30 | NY
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to spend a night at the Buffalo Zoo? Find out on August 27 at our first-ever Zoo Family Campout!
Grab the family, load up your gear, and spend a night underneath the stars at the Buffalo Zoo! This fun-filled evening includes dinner at Wild Burger, keeper talks, unlimited train and carousel rides, “Zoo”-vies on Gazebo Lawn, a s’mores station and of course, animals! At sunrise, a delicious breakfast will be waiting for you inside Slice Restaurant to cap off this one-of-a-kind overnight adventure.
Overnight tickets are sold by campsite and include a maximum of six guests per site. Don’t want to stay overnight? Purchase a ticket for evening activities only!
Space is limited. Purchase your tickets today!

Date:

Friday, August 27, 2021 at 5:30pm until 9:30am on Saturday, August 28, 2021 (Overnight Guests)
Friday, August 27, 2021 from 5:30pm to 11:00pm (Non-overnight Guests)

Rain Date – Friday, September 3, 2021 to Saturday, September 4, 2021

Tickets:
Overnight Camping:

Groups of up to six guests: $250 per group

Individual Non-Overnight:

Member: $40

Non-Member: $45

Purchase Tickets Here

Ticket Description:
Each ticket for the Zoo Family Campout includes after hours access to the Buffalo Zoo starting at 5:30pm. Animals will be on exhibit from 5:30pm until 8:30pm with keeper talks taking place throughout the evening, followed by “Zoo”-vies at 9:30pm on Gazebo Lawn. Free train and carousel rides are available for all guests until 9:00pm. Dinner at Wild Burger is included with your ticket purchase, as well as breakfast the following morning for guests spending the night. Additional food items, including movie and late-night snacks, essentials, and souvenirs are available for purchase.
Zoo Family Campout is a special event designed to celebrate the summer season, spend time with family, and get a glimpse into what goes on at the Zoo when the sun goes down! To ensure the best experience, please note the following:

Groups spending the night will receive a 12’ x 12’ campsite on Zoo grounds. No more than six guests per campsite. Campers must provide all camping equipment and be able to load equipment in and out of Zoo grounds. Personal vehicles are not allowed on Zoo grounds.
Only tents will be permitted. No RVs, pop-up campers, or trailers are allowed.
Campsites do not have electricity or plumbing hookups. Restrooms will be available.
Please do not shine flashlights in any animal habitat or disturb animals in any way.
Overnight guests will have access to the Zoo from 5:30pm on August 27 until 9:30am on August 28. Guests must be packed up and depart Zoo grounds by 9:30am, August 28. Evening guests will have access to the Zoo on August 27 from 5:30pm until 11:00pm.

Free overnight parking in our parking lot is included in your ticket.
Quiet hours will begin at 11:00pm on August 27 and remain in effect until 7:00am on August 28. Please be respectful of all guests on Zoo grounds.
Pre-paid, non-refundable, non-transferable tickets are required to attend Zoo Family Campout. Should a ticket holder be unable to attend, your purchase will be considered a donation. There will be no refunds, nor will tickets be honored at another Zoo Family Campout or year. In case of inclement weather, the Zoo Family Campout will be rescheduled for Friday, September 3, 2021. This decision will be made on August 27 at 12:00pm. An email will be sent out notifying guests of the change.
Buffalo Zoo Members receive a special member discount for individual, non-overnight tickets. Please bring your valid Buffalo Zoo membership card and identification to the event. A $5.00 per ticket fee is charged for Members who cannot provide a valid Buffalo Zoo membership card and identification.
Member level tickets are non-transferable. The Member’s name must be on all tickets purchased, and the Member must be present with a valid Buffalo Zoo membership card and identification at entry.

During your visit, we require the use of face masks/coverings for all non-vaccinated guests ages two and up when indoors.

Labor Day 2021: $5 Admission
2021-09-06 10:00 - 16:00 | Buffalo Zoo, 300 Parkside Ave, Buffalo, NY, 14214, United States
This Labor Day, admission to the Zoo is just $5 thanks to our friends at West Herr Auto Group!
Visit your favorite animals, help us care for our goat herd inside our newest exhibit Goat Island, and see how our lion cubs have grown!
Close out the summer at the Zoo with a roar and purchase your tickets for Monday, September 6 today!

Purchase Tickets Here

Run for Rhinos 2021
2021-09-18 08:30 - 10:30 | Buffalo Zoo, 300 Parkside Ave, Buffalo, NY, 14214, United States
Description:
Celebrate the second annual Run for Rhinos with the Buffalo Zoo from the comfort of your home, on a local outdoor trail or road or in person on September 18. Our Virtual 5K race is a great and a fun way to train for other events or to just get some exercise. So, whether you run on a treadmill, jog around the neighborhood or walk around the block, the Run for Rhinos is an ideal way to get in shape while supporting the Buffalo Zoo! Gather your family, friends, colleagues and neighbors to create a team – near and far can participate! New this year: an in-person race for the first 200 registrants that includes a race through Delaware Park and ends in the Buffalo Zoo. Your race registration includes a ticket to the Zoo on September 18.
This year, we are raising funds for the Sumatran Rhino Rescue and the Buffalo Zoo Emergency Response Fund. Your participation will support the Buffalo Zoo during the ongoing pandemic. The Sumatran Rhino Rescue is a groundbreaking approach to conservation that brings together the Government of Indonesia, leading international conservation organizations, local experts and conservation practitioners, and supporters from around the world to save the Sumatran Rhino from extinction.
Please note: Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the race status will continually be evaluated. Any changes to race status will be communicated via this page and via email to registrants of the in-person race. We reserve the right to cancel the in-person event and shift to a virtual format.
Following the Buffalo Zoo’s health and safety measures, we kindly request that all in-person participants wear a face mask/covering while indoors on Zoo property.
If you are not feeling well on race day, we ask that you do not attend.
All registrants (virtual and in-person) will receive a race t-shirt and finisher medal that can either be picked up or mailed.
Share your photos on social media using the hashtag #RunForRhinos and tag the Buffalo Zoo!
The Run for Rhinos is brought to you by the Buffalo Zoo and the ProZoo Board of the Buffalo Zoo.
Packet pickup information is available below.
If you do not want to physically pick up your packet, please select the race packet shipping option at check-out to ensure you receive your t-shirt and medal. All shipments will be mailed starting the week of October 4.

In-Person 5K Run/Walk
Date: September 18. 2021
Time: 8:30am-10:30am
Price: $40
Registration Deadline: September 10, 2021

Virtual 5K Run/Walk
Date: Now through October 1, 2021
Price: $25

REGISTER

Race Packet Pickup:

Race packets will be available for pickup during the following times (note: you do not need to pick-up your packet before race day for the in person race):
September 17, 12:30-2pm @ The Buffalo Zoo parking lot (near the parking payment machine and front gate)
September 18 7:45-8:30am (race day) @ Zoofari Courtyard. The Zoo will be closed at this time. Please reach Zoofari Courtyard by following the Ring Road to the race start line.
September 24 12:30-2pm @ The Buffalo Zoo parking lot (near the parking payment machine and front gate)
October 1, 12:30-2pm @ The Buffalo Zoo parking lot (near the parking payment machine and front gate)
Race packet shipping is also available as an add-on item. If you would like your packet shipped to you, please ensure you select the Race Packet Shipping option to receive your packet.
PLEASE NOTE: For all Buffalo Zoo Parking Lot pickups, the parking lot can be accessed for free up to 15 minutes for pickup. You do not need to have a reservation to the Zoo to gain entry. Any time above 15 minutes is subject to additional charges. If there is inclement weather, we will cancel packet pickup for the day and reschedule to a new date and time. An email will be provided with the update. For race day parking, the Buffalo Zoo parking lot will be open and available. Please note the cost per hour for paid parking. Street parking is available around the Zoo (please note the Ring Road is closed to cars/parking).

Celebrate Halloween! at the Buffalo Zoo
2021-10-02 10:00 - 2021-10-03 16:00 | Buffalo Zoo, 300 Parkside Ave, Buffalo, NY, 14214, United States
Celebrate Halloween! at the Buffalo Zoo is bigger and better and this year the fall fun lasts all month long! Family-friendly favorites like our Trick-or-Treat trail (open 11:00 am to 2:00 pm) return along with an all-new line-up of safe and not-so-scary activities, like our corn maze and costume parade. Be sure to carve out some time in your day to pick-a-pumpkin at our patch and add your own dazzling decorations (for an additional fee) or watch our on-site pros create stunning and unique designs at our daily demonstrations. And, little ghouls and goblins won’t want to miss making memories with the characters at our photo spot and complimentary rides on the carousel and train!
Once you’re done with all the Halloween fun, stay and explore—Zoo admission is included in the ticket price. This event is designed for children ages 12 and under.
Purchase Tickets Here

Halloween is for everyone! Boo Bash at the Buffalo Zoo is a trick-or-treat event designed for adults 21 and over (valid ID required). Learn more here.

Dates:
October 2, 3, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 23 and 24 from 10am to 4pm.

Trick or Treat Trail is open 11am-2pm

Character Appearances:
October 2 & 3: Sanderson Sisters
October 9, 10 & 11: Princesses
October 16 & 17: Super Heroes
October 23 & 24: Wizards

Price:

$12 for Buffalo Zoo Members (Current, valid membership required)
$29.95 Adult Non-Member, $27.95 Senior Non-Member, $25.95 Child Non-Member, Under 24 months FREE

Ticket Description:
Celebrate Halloween! at the Buffalo Zoo is a festive event designed to celebrate the season. To ensure the best experience please note the following:
NON-MEMBERS: Please purchase Celebrate Halloween! Tickets only for those who wish to participate in the Trick-or-Treat trail and event activities. All others must purchase General Admission tickets to gain access to the Zoo. Children 24 months and under are admitted free but require reserved tickets. Simply select “Member/General Admission Under 24 months + Celebrate Halloween!” for each child who meets the age requirement.
MEMBERS: Please purchase Celebrate Halloween! Tickets only for those who wish to participate in the Trick-or-Treat trail and event activities. Your current, valid Membership covers your unlimited admission to the Zoo. Guest passes can be redeemed to purchase Celebrate Halloween! Tickets at the member rate. Children 24 months and under are admitted free but require reserved tickets. Simply select “Member/General Admission Under 24 months + Celebrate Halloween!” for each child who meets the age requirement.

Ticket Terms and Conditions:

Pre-paid, non-refundable, non-transferable tickets are required to attend Celebrate Halloween! at the Buffalo Zoo. Should a ticket holder be unable to attend, your purchase will be considered a donation. There will be no refunds, nor will tickets be honored at another Celebrate Halloween! or year.
Buffalo Zoo Members receive a special member discount. Please bring your valid Buffalo Zoo membership card and identification to the event. A $5.00 per ticket fee is charged for Members who cannot provide a valid Buffalo Zoo membership card and identification.
Member level tickets are non-transferable. The Member’s name must be on all tickets purchased, and the Member must be present with a valid Buffalo Zoo membership card and identification at entry.

During your visit, we require the use of face masks/coverings for all guests ages three and up in all indoor buildings and exhibits.
This event is held rain or shine. Dates and times are subject to change or cancellation without notice.
Trick or Treat Trail is open 11:00 am-2:00 pm. The Zoo is open 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Boo Bash at the Buffalo Zoo
2021-10-08 18:00 - 2021-10-10 21:00 | Buffalo Zoo, 300 Parkside Ave, Buffalo, NY, 14214, United States
It’s time to eat, drink, and be scary at Boo Bash at the Buffalo Zoo! The Zoo is open after-hours for a spooktacular party for adults-only (21+, valid ID required). Make your way through the Trail of Treats featuring bewitching bites and spell-binding cocktails. Have a howling good time dancing the night away with our DJ, be mesmerized by our magicians, sword swallowers, and other curious characters, and keep your eyes peeled for our other spooky surprises lurking in the shadows! Give us “pumpkin” to talk about and don your best costume or keep it casual for this “fa-boo-lous” evening at the Buffalo Zoo. Space is limited so get your tickets today—it’s sure to be a gourd of a good time!
This is strictly for guests age 21 and over. Valid ID is required and will be checked before entering the event. Please drink responsibly. Do not drink and drive.

Purchase Tickets Here

Dates:
October 8, 9, and 10 from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

Price:

$75 per adult (ages 21+)
Designated Driver Ticket: $40 per adult (ages 21+, event admission and food stations ONLY).

Ticket Description:
Each ticket for Boo Bash at the Buffalo Zoo includes seven food tastings and five full size cocktails, access to select indoor exhibits, and entertainment. The Buffalo Zoo will have tables throughout the campus where guests collect their adult treats! Guests may only visit each table one time so there are plenty of bites for all! Costumes are encouraged but not required. Guests should enter and exit through the Buffalo Zoo front gate entrance located on Parkside Avenue.
Boo Bash at the Buffalo Zoo is a festive event designed to celebrate the season in style. To ensure the best experience and to follow health and safety precautions, please note the following:

Boo Bash is an adults-only event for guests age 21 and over. Guests under the age of 21, including children accompanied by parents, are not permitted at the event. Valid ID is required.
Pre-paid, non-refundable, non-transferable tickets are required to attend Boo Bash at the Buffalo Zoo. Should a ticket holder be unable to attend, your purchase will be considered a donation. There will be no refunds, nor will tickets be honored at another Boo Bash or year.
During your visit, we require the use of face masks/coverings for all guests in all indoor buildings and exhibits.
All guests must follow Buffalo Zoo Guest Conduct guidelines. Violation of Guest Conduct guidelines may result in ejection from the event without refund.
Please drink responsibly. Do not drink and drive.
This event is held rain or shine. Dates and times are subject to change or cancellation without notice.
