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SUMMARY:Boo at the Zoo
DESCRIPTION:Calling all little ghouls and goblins! \n\nIt’s time for a fang-tastic evening at the Buffalo Zoo! Celebrate the spooky season with this family-friendly event that features:\n\n🍬 Trick-or-Treat trail around the Zoo for children ages 2-12\n🪄 Live entertainment\n🎠 Free rides\n🐢 Visits from animal ambassadors\n‼️ And so much more! \n\nPut on your best costume and get here early to show off to your animal friends during this after-hours event; animals are on exhibit until dusk. Destination Dinosaur and Enchanted Pumpkin Trail are included with this after-hours event ticket.\n\nGET YOUR BOO AT THE ZOO TICKETS HERE\n\n\nKnow before you go:   \n-Trick-or-treat bags and goodies are for guests ages 2-12 only \n-Last entry is 7:15pm and the treat trail runs until 8pm \n-Boo at the Zoo is a rain or shine event\, no refunds or rainchecks  
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. Open regular hours\, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm\, with last entry at 4:00 pm. \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/
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SUMMARY:Breakfast with Santa
DESCRIPTION:Tis the season for one of Western New York’s favorite holiday traditions—Breakfast with Santa at the Buffalo Zoo! \n\n\nJoin us bright and early for a delicious breakfast buffet\, festive fun\, a hot chocolate station\, and a special meet-and-greet with Santa Claus and some of our amazing animal ambassadors. After breakfast\, continue the magic with a day at the Zoo—admission is included with your ticket! \n\n\nWhether you’re warming up in our M&T Rainforest Falls or watching animals explore their winter habitats\, it’s a magical time here at the Buffalo Zoo! \n\n\nSave the Date: Saturday\, December 12 & 19\nSessions: 9:00 am – 10:30 am or 11:30 am – 1:00 pm\nLocation: Children’s Resource Center \nTickets are on sale soon\, stay tuned!
URL:https://buffalozoo.org/event/breakfast-with-santa-12-12-26/
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. Open regular hours\, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm\, with last entry at 4:00 pm. \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/
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SUMMARY:Breakfast with Santa
DESCRIPTION:Tis the season for one of Western New York’s favorite holiday traditions—Breakfast with Santa at the Buffalo Zoo! \n\n\nJoin us bright and early for a delicious breakfast buffet\, festive fun\, a hot chocolate station\, and a special meet-and-greet with Santa Claus and some of our amazing animal ambassadors. After breakfast\, continue the magic with a day at the Zoo—admission is included with your ticket! \n\n\nWhether you’re warming up in our M&T Rainforest Falls or watching animals explore their winter habitats\, it’s a magical time here at the Buffalo Zoo! \n\n\nSave the Date: Saturday\, December 12 & 19\nSessions: 9:00 am – 10:30 am or 11:30 am – 1:00 pm\nLocation: Children’s Resource Center \nTickets are on sale soon\, stay tuned!
URL:https://buffalozoo.org/event/breakfast-with-santa-12-19-26/
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