Events
International Migratory Bird Day!
Buffalo Zoo 300 Parkside Ave, Buffalo, NY, United StatesJoin us for special keeper talks, demonstrations, crafts, and more! take place on Friday, May 27, 2016 from 5:30 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at the Buffalo Zoo near the M&T Rainforest To learn more about this day, click here
4th Annual BuffaLoveFest
Buffalo Zoo 300 Parkside Ave, Buffalo, NY, United StatesTickets are now on sale for the fourth annual BuffaLoveFest, an event featuring all things “Buffalo.” BuffaLoveFest will take place on Friday, May 27, 2016 from 5:30 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at the Buffalo Zoo. The 21 and over event … Continued
Ferocious Fridays
Ferocious Fridays Presented by WNY Immediate Care Every Friday in July and August, the Zoo offers extended hours for Zoo goers to explore and see what happens with the animals after hours. You can explore and stay on Zoo grounds … Continued
TOPS Bonus Card Days
Tops Friendly Markets Bonus Plus Card Days Attention Tops shoppers…it’s time for the Buffalo Zoo’s annual Tops Friendly Markets Bonus Card Weekend! Visitors who bring their Tops Bonus Plus Card to the Zoo during this special promotion will receive one … Continued
Wines in the Wild
Wines in the Wild Presented by Galvani Cheese and Sponsored by Try-It Distributing The ProZoo Board and the Women’s Board will host the annual Wines in The Wild event at the Buffalo Zoo on Wednesday, July 20th from 6:00 p.m. … Continued
Bowling For Rhinos
Bowling for Rhinos 2016 Gold Sponsors: Synacom & Rhino Linings of Buffalo Silver Sponsors: 2FindYourHome, SR Scales, Harbortown Financial Group & Kimberley’s Hand Painted Designs Buffalo Bowling for Rhinos 2016 will take place at Transit Lanes in Williamsville on Friday, … Continued
Wild About Wellness
Wild About Wellness Health Fair Presented by Wegmans Learn how you can lead a healthier lifestyle as you visit with area health and wellness practitioners who specialize in physical training, alternative medicine, the health food industry and more! The event … Continued
Grandparents Day
Grandparents, be sure to bring your favorite little ones along to celebrate Grandparents Day at the Buffalo Zoo! From 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., each grandparent will receive free admission with each paid child’s admission. Grandparents will also receive $5 … Continued
Jungle Cruise
Presented by the Women’s Board of the Buffalo Zoo Join the Women’s Board of the Buffalo Zoo for a “Jungle Cruise” aboard the Miss Buffalo II on Sunday, September 11. The twilight cruise will board at the Erie Basin Marina … Continued
Trick or Treat Weekend
Trick or treat stations throughout the Zoo will be FREE with Zoo admission. Additional activities such as hayrides, face painting, costumed characters, and a special animal enrichment schedule will be available for a nominal fee on both days.
Behind the Scenes Wild Workshop
This workshop is an exciting experience that gives you and your family a once-in-a-lifetime chance to go behind closed doors at the Buffalo Zoo! Meet zookeepers as we visit three exhibit areas to learn the daily routine of preparing animal … Continued
Beast Feast Workshop
We aren’t the only ones who like to celebrate Thanksgiving! Come learn how we prepare feasts for our Zoo animals. The workshop starts off with a study on how delicious food can be with a light continental breakfast. Then we … Continued
Holiday Tree Lighting
Join the Buffalo Zoo in a holiday tradition kicking off the most wonderful time of year! Enjoy holiday music, hot chocolate animal meet and greets, festive activities and treats, and be dazzled when the Zoo lights it's holiday tree. Zoo … Continued
Warm up with the Cold Blooded
This fun animal event will take place in the Zoo's historic reptile house, with special programming and activities running from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. Activities will feature some of the Zoo's reptiles, amphibians, and other residents of the reptile … Continued
Valentine’s Adopt-An-Animal
Show your loved one just how wild you are about them this holiday by making them an adoptive parent of a Zoo animal! For $15, your sweet heart will receive an adoption certificate, a chocolate heart from Fowler's and two … Continued
Winter Nature Play
Join us on Saturday, February 4 for some winter fun! Discover all of the fun opportunities to play in nature that only winter can offer and even see some of our winter-loving animals like arctic foxes, polar bears and our … Continued
Luna and Sakari’s First Date
Celebrate Luna and Sakari's first date! In honor of Valentines Day weekend when it is expected that most humans of WNY will celebrate, the Buffalo Zoo is no exception. Polar bear keepers have planned a first date for Luna and … Continued
On-sale date for Breakfast with Easter Bunny
Tickets for Breakfast with Easter Bunny on sale date.
Polar Bites 2017
Back by Popular Demand! Buffalo’s favorite wintertime fundraiser hosted by the Pro Zoo Board of the Buffalo Zoo. The event takes place on February 23, 2017 from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. at the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center. Featuring food … Continued
Frozen Food Month at the Buffalo Zoo
Save $5.00 of admission! Frozen Food Month at the Buffalo Zoo is presented by TOPS Friendly Markets. Purchase a TOPS brand frozen food item during the month of March; turn it in your receipt as proof of purchase and save … Continued
Big Cats Day
Come learn more about our amazing big cats here at the Buffalo Zoo! Listen to keeper talks about our lion pride and Tamari the tiger! Enjoy big cat themed activities and crafts as well!
Wines in the Wild
One of Western New York's longest-running sampling fundraisers continues to be a regional favorite, celebrating more than twenty years on the scene. The event will feature more than sixty wine, food, craft beer, and specialty games and vendors, as well … Continued
Mother’s Day Brunch On Sale Date
Tickets for Mothers Day Brunch are on sale now! https://buffalovefest2017.eventbrite.com
BUFFALOVEFEST On Sale Date
Tickets for BuffaLoveFest are now on sale! https://buffalovefest2017.eventbrite.com
Breakfast With The Easter Bunny
Join us for a wonderful breakfast with the Easter Bunny! Two seatings will be held each day from 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Due to limited seating, pre-paid, non-refundable tickets are required. Ticket prices … Continued
Breakfast With The Easter Bunny
Join us for a wonderful breakfast with the Easter Bunny! Two seatings will be held each day from 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Due to limited seating, pre-paid, non-refundable tickets are required. Ticket prices … Continued
Ape-ril Celebration
The month of April is dedicated to our gorillas and all of our primates here at the Buffalo Zoo! On April 8 we will celebrate our gorilla troop with our annual gorilla conservation fundraiser. On April 23 come learn about … Continued
Mother’s Day Brunch
Treat mom to a special catered brunch on Mother's Day! There will be seatings from 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Due to limited seating, pre-paid, non-refundable tickets are required. Get your tickets here: https://mothersdaybuffalozoo2017.eventbrite.com
Sea lion and Otter Day
Celebrate our sea lions and otters in the month of May. Come learn more about these fascinating aquatic animals and enjoy animal themed activities, keeper talks and more.
BuffaLoveFest
Featuring all things Buffalo, BuffaLoveFest features over 20 food trucks, local beers and wine, and a variety of Buffalo-centric vendors including local artisans, t-shirt printers, jewelers, and more. Get your tickets here: https://buffalovefest2017.eventbrite.com
African Hoofstock Day
In June we will highlight our African hoofstock animals. Come to the Zoo on June 18 to learn more about our zebra, addax, gemsbok and more. Enjoy watching animal enrichment, keeper talks, and special animal themed crafts.
Storytime at the Buffalo Zoo
Join us on Gazebo Lawn every Sunday in July and August for Story Hour at the Zoo! We will have special guest readers, visits with animal ambassadors, arts and crafts and a special treat from Perry’s ice cream. Story … Continued
World Giraffe Day
We will be celebrating everything giraffe here at the Buffalo Zoo. There will be keeper talks, special enrichment, crafts, activities and more.
Party for the Planet at the Buffalo Zoo
Come to the Zoo on June 24 to enjoy Earth-friendly demonstrations, children activities, and displays from community organizations. The event runs from 10:00 am - 3:00 p.m. and is free with Zoo admission.
Party for the Planet
Sponsored by WNY Earth Day Family Expo Committee and the Buffalo Zoo. This event features environmental groups setting up displays designed to inform children and families about appreciating and taking care of our Earth. Each child will receive an “Environmental Scavenger … Continued
Members Only Appreciation Nights
Our way of saying thank you to our loyal members. Buffalo Zoo members can enjoy an evening at the Zoo with free parking, free train and carousel rides, entertainment, a light snack, and of course the animals. Special animal presentations … Continued
Members Only Appreciation Night
Our way of saying thank you to our loyal members. Buffalo Zoo members can enjoy an evening at the Zoo with free parking, free train and carousel rides, entertainment, a light snack, and of course the animals. Special animal presentations … Continued
Members Only Appreciation Nights
Our way of saying thank you to our loyal members. Buffalo Zoo members can enjoy an evening at the Zoo with free parking, free train and carousel rides, entertainment, a light snack, and of course the animals. Special animal presentations … Continued
Zoo Keeper Day
Join us as we celebrate our amazing Zoo Keepers on July 8. We will have arts and crafts, keeper talks, a Q&A session and a meet and greet with some fun stories about being a Zoo Keeper.
Storytime at the Buffalo Zoo
Join us on Gazebo Lawn every Sunday in July and August for Story Hour at the Zoo! We will have special guest readers, visits with animal ambassadors, arts and crafts and a special treat from Perry’s ice cream. Story … Continued
Tops Bonus Card Weekend
It's time for the Buffalo Zoo's annual Tops Friendly Markets Bonus Card Weekend! Visitors who bring their Tops Bonus Plus Card to the Zoo during this special promotion will receive one FREE child's admission with each PAID adult admission.
Storytime at the Buffalo Zoo
Join us on Gazebo Lawn every Sunday in July and August for Story Hour at the Zoo! We will have special guest readers, visits with animal ambassadors, arts and crafts and a special treat from Perry’s ice cream. Story … Continued
Wines in the Wild
Buffalo Zoo 300 Parkside Ave, Buffalo, NY, United StatesOne of Western New York's longest-running sampling fundraisers continues to be a regional favorite, celebrating more than twenty years on the scene. The event will feature more than sixty wine, food, craft beer vendors, as well as a variety of … Continued
Storytime at the Buffalo Zoo
Join us on Gazebo Lawn every Sunday in July and August for Story Hour at the Zoo! We will have special guest readers, visits with animal ambassadors, arts and crafts and a special treat from Perry’s ice cream. Story … Continued
Storytime at the Buffalo Zoo
Join us on Gazebo Lawn every Sunday in July and August for Story Hour at the Zoo! We will have special guest readers, visits with animal ambassadors, arts and crafts and a special treat from Perry’s ice cream. Story … Continued
Storytime at the Buffalo Zoo
Join us on Gazebo Lawn every Sunday in July and August for Story Hour at the Zoo! We will have special guest readers, visits with animal ambassadors, arts and crafts and a special treat from Perry’s ice cream. Story … Continued
Wild About Wellness
Learn how you can lead a healthier lifestyle as you visit with area health and wellness practitioners who specialize in physical training, alternative medicine, the health food industry and more! The event is free with Zoo admission and runs from … Continued
Storytime at the Buffalo Zoo
Join us on Gazebo Lawn every Sunday in July and August for Story Hour at the Zoo! We will have special guest readers, visits with animal ambassadors, arts and crafts and a special treat from Perry’s ice cream. Story … Continued
Bowling for Rhinos
Buffalo Zoo 300 Parkside Ave, Buffalo, NY, United StatesBowling for Rhinos is a fun annual charity event created by the American Association of Zoo Keepers and run locally by the Zoo Keepers of the Buffalo Zoo. All proceeds of this event directly benefit non-profit conservation organizations, such as … Continued
Storytime at the Buffalo Zoo
Join us on Gazebo Lawn every Sunday in July and August for Story Hour at the Zoo! We will have special guest readers, visits with animal ambassadors, arts and crafts and a special treat from Perry’s ice cream. Story … Continued
Storytime at the Buffalo Zoo
Join us on Gazebo Lawn every Sunday in July and August for Story Hour at the Zoo! We will have special guest readers, visits with animal ambassadors, arts and crafts and a special treat from Perry’s ice cream. Story … Continued
Labor Day at the Zoo
Say “goodbye” to summer and “hello” to a fun-filled labor day at the Zoo! The event will feature exciting activities, animal feedings and more! Admission is only $2 with coupons available at your local TOPS Friendly Markets.