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SUMMARY:Rendezvous in the Zoo "RITZ" Gala presented by the Yurtchuk Foundation
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Rendezvous In The Zoo\, the “RITZ” Gala\, presented by the Yurtchuk Foundation on Saturday\, September 12\, 2026! \nThe “RITZ” will be a special evening celebrating the Buffalo Zoo’s ongoing commitment to wildlife conservation and the exciting future ahead as we take the Zoo to new heights.  \nThis tented affair will feature cocktails\, dinner by Salvatore’s\, live entertainment\, dancing\, auctions\, and up-close encounters with some of the Zoo’s special guest animal ambassadors. \n\nGET YOUR “RITZ” GALA TICKETS HERE\n  \nTime: 6 p.m. to Late \nAttire: Creative black tie \nPlease note this is an adults-only event for those 21 years or older. \nNeed Help? Please contact Meta Tshiteya at (716) 995-6145\, or by email at mtshiteya@nullbuffalozoo.org \nDiamond Sponsor \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \nBronze Sponsors \nxx     xx      xxx \n  \nxxx x \nxxxx \n    xx \n  \nTable Sponsors \n  xxx \nxx  \n  \nxxxxxxx \n      x \nxxxx\nColleen McCann x \nxxx \nxxx \nxxxxxxx Lydia Marabella x \n\nx\nRonald Mornelli x\nLisa Ceglia xx. Abigail Zabrodsky & Ken Gilbert\n  \n \n  \n  \n  \nxxx \nSponsorship Add-Ons \n\nSilent Auction Sponsor: Buffalo Zoo Women’s Board\n\nMain Tent Bar Sponsor: Landmark Wealth Management\, Frey Electric Construction Co.\, My Executive Coach\, Stamm Law Firm\n\nPlush Wall Sponsor: Colleen McCann\, Lawley
URL:https://buffalozoo.org/event/rendezvous-in-the-zoo-ritz-gala-presented-by-the-yurtchuk-foundation-2/
LOCATION:Buffalo Zoo\, 300 Parkside Ave\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14214\, United States
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SUMMARY:M&T Bank Presents Third Thursdays at the Buffalo Zoo
DESCRIPTION:The Buffalo Zoo and M&T Bank are delighted to offer FREE admission to the community once again 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. \nPlan your free Zoo visit for these upcoming Third Thursdays in 2026: \n\n\n\nThursday\, September 17\nThursday\, October 15\nThursday\, November 19\nThursday\, December 17\n\n\n\nTickets 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. 17 can be claimed at 10 a.m. on Sept. 14. \nCLAIM YOUR FREE TICKETS HERE
URL:https://buffalozoo.org/event/mt-bank-presents-third-thursdays-at-the-buffalo-zoo-2/
LOCATION:Buffalo Zoo\, 300 Parkside Ave\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14214\, United States
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SUMMARY:Member Morning
DESCRIPTION:Members get early access to the Buffalo Zoo on Member Mornings! \nThis special perk allows our members to visit the Zoo before the crowds arrive starting at 9 a.m. Enjoy a serene stroll around the Zoo as we wake up for the day\, with keepers working to ready exhibits and animals stirring from their sleep. \nDuring our Sept. 26 Member Morning\, we’ll be highlighting our rhinos with an exclusive keeper talk at 9:30 a.m. Members can also check out all the fun surrounding our Run for Rhinos 5K race\, and then stick around as the Zoo celebrates World Rhino Day throughout Saturday! \nPlease note that a Zoo membership card and ID are required as normal to gain early entry. \nCLICK HERE TO BECOME A BUFFALO ZOO MEMBER
URL:https://buffalozoo.org/event/member-morning-september-2026/
LOCATION:Buffalo Zoo\, 300 Parkside Ave\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14214\, United States
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SUMMARY:M&T Bank Presents Third Thursdays at the Buffalo Zoo
DESCRIPTION:The Buffalo Zoo and M&T Bank are delighted to offer FREE admission to the community once again 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. \nPlan your free Zoo visit for these upcoming Third Thursdays in 2026: \n\n\n\nThursday\, September 17\nThursday\, October 15\nThursday\, November 19\nThursday\, December 17\n\n\n\nTickets 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. 15 can be claimed at 10 a.m. on Oct. 12. \nCLAIM YOUR FREE TICKETS HERE
URL:https://buffalozoo.org/event/mt-bank-presents-third-thursdays-at-the-buffalo-zoo-october-2026/
LOCATION:Buffalo Zoo\, 300 Parkside Ave\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14214\, United States
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SUMMARY:Brew at the Zoo: Country Night
DESCRIPTION:Stay tuned for more information on Brew at the Zoo: Country Night!
URL:https://buffalozoo.org/event/brew-at-the-zoo-country-night/
LOCATION:Buffalo Zoo\, 300 Parkside Ave\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14214\, United States
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SUMMARY:Boo at the Zoo
DESCRIPTION:Stay tuned for more information on Boo at the Zoo!
URL:https://buffalozoo.org/event/boo-at-the-zoo-5/
LOCATION:Buffalo Zoo\, 300 Parkside Ave\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14214\, United States
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SUMMARY:Boo at the Zoo
DESCRIPTION:Stay tuned for more information on Boo at the Zoo!
URL:https://buffalozoo.org/event/boo-at-the-zoo-6/
LOCATION:Buffalo Zoo\, 300 Parkside Ave\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14214\, United States
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SUMMARY:Boo at the Zoo
DESCRIPTION:Stay tuned for more information on Boo at the Zoo!
URL:https://buffalozoo.org/event/boo-at-the-zoo-7/
LOCATION:Buffalo Zoo\, 300 Parkside Ave\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14214\, United States
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SUMMARY:Member Morning
DESCRIPTION:Members get early access to the Buffalo Zoo on Member Mornings! \nThis special perk allows our members to visit the Zoo before the crowds arrive starting at 9 a.m. Enjoy a serene stroll around the Zoo as we wake up for the day\, with keepers working to ready exhibits and animals stirring from their sleep. \nDuring our Oct. 31 Member Morning\, we’ll be highlighting our gorillas with an exclusive keeper talk at 9:30 a.m. Members can then stick around as the Zoo celebrates Halloween throughout Saturday! \nPlease note that a Zoo membership card and ID are required as normal to gain early entry. \nCLICK HERE TO BECOME A BUFFALO ZOO MEMBER
URL:https://buffalozoo.org/event/member-morning-4/
LOCATION:Buffalo Zoo\, 300 Parkside Ave\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14214\, United States
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SUMMARY:Conservation Conversation: Going Ape
DESCRIPTION:Canisius University’s Dr. Susan Margulis narrates the two decades of research she has led at the Buffalo Zoo with our Western lowland gorilla troop and various other animals in our collection. From getting to know the unique personalities of each animal to assessing hormone data\, we’ll experience what it has been like to learn from primates and other animals and how scientists are using that information to save these species.   \nDoors open at 6:30 p.m. and presentation begins at 7 p.m. \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE
URL:https://buffalozoo.org/event/conservation-conversation-going-ape/
LOCATION:Buffalo Zoo\, 300 Parkside Ave\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14214\, United States
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SUMMARY:M&T Bank Presents Third Thursdays at the Buffalo Zoo
DESCRIPTION:The Buffalo Zoo and M&T Bank are delighted to offer FREE admission to the community once again 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. \nPlan your free Zoo visit for these upcoming Third Thursdays in 2026: \n\n\n\nThursday\, September 17\nThursday\, October 15\nThursday\, November 19\nThursday\, December 17\n\n\n\nTickets 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. 19 can be claimed at 10 a.m. on Nov. 16. \nCLAIM YOUR FREE TICKETS HERE
URL:https://buffalozoo.org/event/mt-bank-presents-third-thursdays-at-the-buffalo-zoo-november-2026/
LOCATION:Buffalo Zoo\, 300 Parkside Ave\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14214\, United States
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SUMMARY:Conservation Conversation: Avian Adventures
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special lecture with Dr. Kurt Volle in the Children’s Resource Center focused on bird conservation close to home and beyond. Dr. Volle will discuss his involvement in local bird conservation projects\, including bird banding and efforts to protect Purple Martins\, and how this hands-on work contributes to understanding and protecting native bird populations.  \nThe lecture will also explore Dr. Volle’s conservation work on Rota Island in the Northern Mariana Islands\, highlighting the projects he supports there and the impact they are having on bird species and habitats. Bringing the conversation back to the Buffalo Zoo\, attendees will learn how these efforts connect to bird conservation and research at the Zoo\, and how similar approaches are applied locally.   \nDoors open at 6:30 p.m. and presentation begins at 7 p.m. \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE
URL:https://buffalozoo.org/event/conservation-conversation-avian-adventures/
LOCATION:Buffalo Zoo\, 300 Parkside Ave\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14214\, United States
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SUMMARY:M&T Bank Presents Third Thursdays at the Buffalo Zoo
DESCRIPTION:The Buffalo Zoo and M&T Bank are delighted to offer FREE admission to the community once again 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. \nPlan your free Zoo visit for these upcoming Third Thursdays in 2026: \n\n\n\nThursday\, September 17\nThursday\, October 15\nThursday\, November 19\nThursday\, December 17\n\n\n\nTickets 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. 17 can be claimed at 10 a.m. on Dec. 14. \nCLAIM YOUR FREE TICKETS HERE
URL:https://buffalozoo.org/event/mt-bank-presents-third-thursdays-at-the-buffalo-zoo-december-2026/
LOCATION:Buffalo Zoo\, 300 Parkside Ave\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14214\, United States
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