Zoomagination: The Festival of Lanterns and Lights
2024-08-02 18:30 - 22:30, 2024-08-03 18:30 - 22:30, 2024-08-04 18:30 - 22:30, 2024-08-08 18:30 - 22:30, 2024-08-09 18:30 - 22:30, 2024-08-10 18:30 - 22:30, 2024-08-11 18:30 - 22:30, 2024-08-15 18:30 - 22:30 (America/New_York) and 18 more dates | NY
Zoomagination: The Festival of Lanterns and Lights presented by Five Star Bank! Packed with an ALL-NEW lineup of lanterns, it’s time to immerse yourself in the larger-than-life displays of Asian and African animals and culture. Watch nightly cultural performances, indulge in Asian-inspired food, relax in our Beer Garden with a specialty drink, and shop for artisan made goods all night long! Zoo attractions you know and love like the train and carousel will also be open. The possibilities are endless at this fan-favorite event!
When the sun goes down (and our animals are in bed for the night) the Zoo lights up with Zoomagination: The Festival of Lanterns and Lights. Visit evenings June 21-September 21, Thursday–Sunday from 6:30 pm–10:30 pm (ticket holders may enter any time between 6:30–9:45 pm).

Zoomagination: The Festival of Lanterns and Lights Presented by Five Star Bank does not feature the Buffalo Zoo’s animal collection.

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

Member Morning
2024-08-03 09:00 - 10:00
Join us for a special Member Morning this Saturday, August 3! Our Members will have early access to the Zoo starting at 9:00 am, an hour before the Zoo opens to the general public. Each member will also receive a complimentary coffee/tea/cocoa at the main entry plaza.

Labor Day at the Zoo
2024-09-02 10:00 - 16:00
The Buffalo Zoo is roaring into Labor Day with a special discount for all! On Monday, September 2nd, enjoy the wonders of the animal kingdom at a reduced rate of $5 off each admission ticket.
Purchase tickets HERE
*Labor discount is for general Buffalo Zoo admission only. Discount does not apply for Zoomagination tickets.

Zoomagination: The Festival of Lanterns and Lights
2024-09-02 18:30 - 22:30
Zoomagination: The Festival of Lanterns and Lights presented by Five Star Bank! Packed with an ALL-NEW lineup of lanterns, it’s time to immerse yourself in the larger-than-life displays of Asian and African animals and culture. Watch nightly cultural performances, indulge in Asian-inspired food, relax in our Beer Garden with a specialty drink, and shop for artisan made goods all night long! Zoo attractions you know and love like the train and carousel will also be open. The possibilities are endless at this fan-favorite event!
When the sun goes down (and our animals are in bed for the night) the Zoo lights up with Zoomagination: The Festival of Lanterns and Lights.
6:30 pm–10:30 pm (ticket holders may enter any time between 6:30–9:45 pm)

Zoomagination: The Festival of Lanterns and Lights Presented by Five Star Bank does not feature the Buffalo Zoo’s animal collection.

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

Rendezvous In The Zoo "RITZ" Gala
2024-09-07 18:00 - 23:00
Join us for the Zoological Society of Buffalo Foundation, Inc’s annual gala benefiting the Buffalo Zoo.
Presented by M&T Bank, Yurtchuk Foundation, and West Herr.
Saturday, September 7, 2024
This tented affair will feature cocktails, dinner by Salvatore’s, live music, dancing, auctions, and up-close encounters with the Zoo’s animal ambassadors – set to the backdrop of the spectacular 2024 Zoomagination lantern festival!
The Zoological Society of Buffalo Foundation, Inc. supports the historic Buffalo Zoo in its mission to build community – create connections – save wildlife.
purchase tickets here: https://events.readysetauction.com/buffalozoo/ritzgala2024.

Presented by:

Additional Sponsors:

Gala Committee
Lisa Ceglia, Chair
Debbie Cavers
Dorothy Ferguson
Bethann Roehling-Flynn
Adriana Franceschi
Denise Lanz
Sandy Mendel
Abigail Zabrodsky
