Buffalo Zoo

2026 ProZoo Board Charity Golf Tournament
2026-06-26 11:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Glen Oak Golf Club, 711 Smith Rd, East Amherst, 14051, United States
Join the ProZoo Board of the Buffalo Zoo for their Fifth Annual Charity Golf Tournament at Glen Oak Golf Club on Friday, June 26! Come spend a summer day with friends and family playing golf and having a blast, with 100% of the proceeds going to support the Buffalo Zoo!

Each ticket includes a round a golf (cart provided), lunch at the turn, two free drink tickets, and a delicious dinner all provided by the staff at Glen Oak. Each golfer will also receive a goodie bag on arrival free of charge! Following the tournament and dinner, you will have the chance to win amazing raffle prizes.

REGISTER AND LEARN MORE HERE

716 Discount Day
2026-07-16 10:00 - 17:00 | NY
The Buffalo Zoo is highlighting the place we call home!
Join us on July 16 as we celebrate 716 Day! Guests can receive $7.16 off general admission on July 16 and enjoy special keeper talks, a 716 Day children’s activity and more!
Purchase discounted tickets for July 16 online here

Art Gone Wild
2026-07-16 17:30 - 21:00 | Buffalo Zoo, 300 Parkside Ave, Buffalo, NY, 14214, United States
Celebrate all things creative with The Buffalo Zoo at Art Gone Wild!

This family-friendly fundraiser is a great way to help support local artists, aid conservation, and have artistic fun for all—featuring hands-on activities, animal art auctions, local art vendors, and live art demonstrations! Art Gone Wild will feature:

One-of-a-Kind Animal Artwork: Ever wanted a print from a polar bear or a gorilla? For this event only, we’ll be featuring artwork you can’t get anywhere else! Featuring beautiful pieces from our local wildlife residents and talented local artists inspired by nature, artwork will be available for auction and raffles!
Live Art Demonstrations: Watch beautiful masterpieces come to life right before your eyes! A roster of talented local artists from across Western New York will be creating original works live throughout the evening.
Hands-On Activities: Unleash your inner artist! Roll up your sleeves and dive into a variety of creative stations designed for all ages—from chalk art and nature-inspired crafts to painting and beyond.
Explore the Buffalo Zoo After Hours with Live Music: Art Gone Wild is one of the rare evenings when you can experience the Buffalo Zoo in a whole new light—after the daytime crowds have gone home. Stroll the grounds as the sun sets, visit your favorite animal exhibits, listen to live music, and soak up the Zoo’s unique after-hours atmosphere.

Plus, children’s tickets are 50% off the normal admission price—at only $10!
Get your tickets today before we sell out!

PURCHASE ART GONE WILD TICKETS HERE

Member Morning
2026-08-29 09:00 - 10:00 | Buffalo Zoo, 300 Parkside Ave, Buffalo, NY, 14214, United States
Members get early access to the Buffalo Zoo on Member Mornings!
This 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.
During our Aug. 29 Member Morning, we’ll be highlighting our snow leopards with an exclusive keeper talk at 9:30 a.m. Members can then stick around as the Zoo celebrates TAILgate Day throughout Saturday!
Please note that a Zoo membership card and ID are required as normal to gain early entry.
CLICK HERE TO BECOME A BUFFALO ZOO MEMBER

Enchanted Pumpkin Trail
2026-09-10 18:30 - 22:30 | Buffalo Zoo, 300 Parkside Ave, Buffalo, NY, 14214, United States
Enter a magical world of larger-than-life jack-o’-lanterns at the Buffalo Zoo’s Enchanted Pumpkin Trail! Explore the Zoo in a whole new way this fall, featuring:

Dozens of glowing pumpkin displays
Access to Destination Dinosaur special after dark hours
Tons of themed photo opportunities
Special limited-time autumn-themed food and drinks

Whether you are strolling through a magical fairy garden, exploring the jack-o’-lantern safari, or dancing among our skeleton mariachi band for Day of the Dead, there is something for everyone on our Enchanted Pumpkin Trail!
Event Times

Select dates Thursdays – Sundays, starting Sept. 10 to Nov. 1
6:30 to 10:30 p.m. (Last entry at 10 p.m.)

Pricing
*General public: Adults (ages 13+) $19.95, Children (2-12) $15.95
*Buffalo Zoo Members: Adults (ages 13+) $17.95, Children (2-12) $13.95
Infants (23 months and under) are free.
* does not include taxes and credit card fees
GET ENCHANTED PUMPKIN TRAIL TICKETS HERE

Rendezvous in the Zoo "RITZ" Gala presented by the Yurtchuk Foundation
2026-09-12 18:00 - 23:00 | Buffalo Zoo, 300 Parkside Ave, Buffalo, NY, 14214, United States
Join us for Rendezvous In The Zoo, the “RITZ” Gala, presented by the Yurtchuk Foundation on Saturday, September 12, 2026!
The “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.
This 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.

GET YOUR “RITZ” GALA TICKETS HERE

Time: 6 p.m. to Late
Attire: Creative black tie
Please note this is an adults-only event for those 21 years or older.
Need Help? Please contact Meta Tshiteya at (716) 995-6145, or by email at mtshiteya@nullbuffalozoo.org
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Sponsorship Add-Ons

Silent Auction Sponsor: Buffalo Zoo Women’s Board

Main Tent Bar Sponsor: Landmark Wealth Management, Frey Electric Construction Co., My Executive Coach, Stamm Law Firm

Plush Wall Sponsor: Colleen McCann, Lawley

M&T Bank Presents Third Thursdays at the Buffalo Zoo
2026-09-17 10:00 - 17:00 | Buffalo Zoo, 300 Parkside Ave, Buffalo, NY, 14214, United States
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.
Plan your free Zoo visit for these upcoming Third Thursdays in 2026:

Thursday, September 17
Thursday, October 15
Thursday, November 19
Thursday, December 17

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. 17 can be claimed at 10 a.m. on Sept. 14.
CLAIM YOUR FREE TICKETS HERE

Member Morning
2026-09-26 09:00 - 10:00 | Buffalo Zoo, 300 Parkside Ave, Buffalo, NY, 14214, United States
Members get early access to the Buffalo Zoo on Member Mornings!
This 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.
During 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!
Please note that a Zoo membership card and ID are required as normal to gain early entry.
CLICK HERE TO BECOME A BUFFALO ZOO MEMBER

M&T Bank Presents Third Thursdays at the Buffalo Zoo
2026-10-15 10:00 - 17:00 | Buffalo Zoo, 300 Parkside Ave, Buffalo, NY, 14214, United States
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.
Plan your free Zoo visit for these upcoming Third Thursdays in 2026:

Thursday, September 17
Thursday, October 15
Thursday, November 19
Thursday, December 17

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. 15 can be claimed at 10 a.m. on Oct. 12.
CLAIM YOUR FREE TICKETS HERE

Brew at the Zoo: Country Night
2026-10-16 17:30 - 21:30 | Buffalo Zoo, 300 Parkside Ave, Buffalo, NY, 14214, United States
Stay tuned for more information on Brew at the Zoo: Country Night!

Boo at the Zoo
2026-10-17 16:00 - 20:00, 2026-10-23 16:00 - 20:00, 2026-10-24 16:00 - 20:00 | Buffalo Zoo, 300 Parkside Ave, Buffalo, NY, 14214, United States
Stay tuned for more information on Boo at the Zoo!

Member Morning
2026-10-31 09:00 - 10:00 | Buffalo Zoo, 300 Parkside Ave, Buffalo, NY, 14214, United States
Members get early access to the Buffalo Zoo on Member Mornings!
This 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.
During 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!
Please note that a Zoo membership card and ID are required as normal to gain early entry.
CLICK HERE TO BECOME A BUFFALO ZOO MEMBER

Conservation Conversation: Going Ape
2026-11-04 18:30 - 20:30 | Buffalo Zoo, 300 Parkside Ave, Buffalo, NY, 14214, United States
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.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and presentation begins at 7 p.m.
PURCHASE TICKETS HERE

M&T Bank Presents Third Thursdays at the Buffalo Zoo
2026-11-19 10:00 - 17:00 | Buffalo Zoo, 300 Parkside Ave, Buffalo, NY, 14214, United States
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.
Plan your free Zoo visit for these upcoming Third Thursdays in 2026:

Thursday, September 17
Thursday, October 15
Thursday, November 19
Thursday, December 17

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. 19 can be claimed at 10 a.m. on Nov. 16.
CLAIM YOUR FREE TICKETS HERE

Conservation Conversation: Avian Adventures
2026-12-07 18:30 - 20:30 | Buffalo Zoo, 300 Parkside Ave, Buffalo, NY, 14214, United States
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.
The 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.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and presentation begins at 7 p.m.
PURCHASE TICKETS HERE

M&T Bank Presents Third Thursdays at the Buffalo Zoo
2026-12-17 10:00 - 17:00 | Buffalo Zoo, 300 Parkside Ave, Buffalo, NY, 14214, United States
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.
Plan your free Zoo visit for these upcoming Third Thursdays in 2026:

Thursday, September 17
Thursday, October 15
Thursday, November 19
Thursday, December 17

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. 17 can be claimed at 10 a.m. on Dec. 14.
CLAIM YOUR FREE TICKETS HERE
