Buffalo Zoo

Boo At The Zoo
2025-10-18 16:00 - 20:00, 2025-10-25 16:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Calling all little ghouls and goblins! It’s time for a fang-tastic evening at the Buffalo Zoo! Celebrate the spooky season with this family-friendly event that features: a Trick-or-Treat trail, live entertainment, character meet and greets, visits from animal ambassadors, and more! Put 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.

Ticket Includes:
-Animals on exhibit until dusk
-Goodies from our Treat Trail for kids ages 2-12
-Unlimited train and carousel rides
-Super Hilarious Magic Show by Nick Mambretti
-Arts for Learning Presents: The Wondermakers in Animal Tales
-Photo opportunities with Halloween characters
-Special keeper talks and animal ambassador meet & greets

Know before you go:
-Trick-or-treat bags and goodies are for guests ages 2-12 only
-The last entry is 7:15pm and the treat trail runs until 8:00pm
-Limited tickets available
-Boo At The Zoo is a rain or shine event, no refunds or rainchecks

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

M&T Bank Presents Third Thursdays at the Buffalo Zoo
2025-11-20 10:00 - 17:00
The Buffalo Zoo and M&T Bank are delighted to offer FREE admission to the community 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 Third Thursdays:

Thursday April 17
Thursday, May 15
Thursday, September 18
Thursday, October 16
Thursday, November 20
Thursday, December 18
Thursday, January 15
Thursday, February 19
Thursday, March 19

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. 20 can be claimed at 10 a.m. on Nov. 17.
CLAIM YOUR TICKETS HERE

Tree Planting Workshop
2025-11-22 09:00 - 12:00 | Buffalo Zoo, 300 Parkside Ave, Buffalo, NY, 14214, United States
We recently received an unexpected but exciting gift—about 40 native, local‐ecotype trees, along with funding to properly cage and protect them—thanks to Erie County Forestry. Now we need your help to get them in the ground!
Join us for a hands-on volunteer planting and learning event. We’ll be planting trees, talking about native species, and sharing why they’re so important for local ecosystems. This will be a casual, flexible morning—come ready to dig, learn, and make a positive impact.
What to Know:

Date: Saturday, November 22

Time: 9:00 AM

Where: Meet at the Zoo’s Admissions Entrance

What We’re Doing: Planting ~40 native trees + a short educational discussion on tree care and local ecology

What to Bring: Weather-appropriate clothing, gloves if you have them, and a willingness to get a little muddy!

Sign Up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044CAFAE28ABFEC52-60483416-tree#/

Everyone is welcome—no experience necessary. We just ask that everyone sign up ahead of time.
We hope you’ll join us to help plant the future and support healthy habitats in our community.

Story Time with the Steads Presented by Alice, Ever After Books & The Buffalo Zoo
2025-12-06 10:30 - 12:30
Join us for a special story time event at the Buffalo Zoo! Beloved author Philip C. Stead and award-winning illustrator Erin E. Stead will be reading their charming picture book, A Snow Day for Amos McGee — a heartwarming story about friendship, care, and kindness between a zookeeper and his animal friends.
Event: Storytime with Philip C. Stead & Erin E. SteadDate: December 6, 2025Time: 10:30 amLocation: The Buffalo ZooFree with Zoo admission
Enjoy a meet and greet with a Buffalo Zoo animal ambassador, book sales, and fun art activities with Stitch Buffalo.
Don’t miss this cozy, family-friendly event celebrating storytelling, art, and the connection between people and animals. Perfect for children, families, and book lovers of all ages!

Women's Board Holiday Luncheon
2025-12-11 11:00 - 14:00
Join us as we kick off the holidays in support of the Buffalo Zoo! Dine at one of Buffalo’s premier restaurants, try your luck at our spectacular basket and premium auctions, and enjoy an afternoon with your friends and family. Treat yourself to our famous polar bear cookies, homemade chocolates, and other fun fares at our Holiday Boutique.
Date: Thursday, December 11, 2025
Time: 11:00 A.M.
Place: Salvatore’s – 6461 Transit Road-Depew (NEW VENUE!)
Cost: $45.00 – Reservation deadline is November 15th.
We look forward to celebrating the holiday season with you!
Any questions, please contact : buffalozoowomensboard@nullgmail.com

Breakfast With Santa
2025-12-13 09:00 - 13:00
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Tis the season for one of Western New York’s favorite holiday traditions — Breakfast with Santa at the Buffalo Zoo!
Join us bright and early for a delicious breakfast buffet, festive fun, 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!
For the first time ever, we will also be offering a very limited number of behind-the-scenes animal encounters for families to add to their day. These exclusive add-ons are open to groups of six guests or less. Guests must be at least four years old to participate.
Dates: December 13, 14 & 20Sessions: 9:00 am – 10:30 am or 11:30 am – 1:00 pmLocation: Children’s Resource Center (seating is first come, first served)
Spots fill up fast — reserve your tickets today!
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Breakfast with Santa
2025-12-14 09:00 - 13:00 | Buffalo Zoo, 300 Parkside Ave, Buffalo, NY, 14214, United States

M&T Bank Presents Third Thursdays at the Buffalo Zoo
2025-12-18 10:00 - 17:00
The Buffalo Zoo and M&T Bank are delighted to offer FREE admission to the community 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 Third Thursdays:

Thursday April 17
Thursday, May 15
Thursday, September 18
Thursday, October 16
Thursday, November 20
Thursday, December 18
Thursday, January 15
Thursday, February 19
Thursday, March 19

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. 18 can be claimed at 10 a.m. on Dec. 15.
CLAIM YOUR FREE TICKETS HERE

Breakfast With Santa
2025-12-20 09:00 - 13:00
Purchase Tickets
Tis the season for one of Western New York’s favorite holiday traditions — Breakfast with Santa at the Buffalo Zoo!
Join us bright and early for a delicious breakfast buffet, festive fun, 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!
For the first time ever, we will also be offering a very limited number of behind-the-scenes animal encounters for families to add to their day. These exclusive add-ons are open to groups of six guests or less. Guests must be at least four years old to participate.
Dates: December 13,14 & 20Sessions: 9:00 am – 10:30 am or 11:30 am – 1:00 pmLocation: Children’s Resource Center (seating is first come, first served)
Spots fill up fast — reserve your tickets today!
Purchase Tickets

M&T Bank Presents Third Thursdays at the Buffalo Zoo
2026-01-15 10:00 - 17:00
The Buffalo Zoo and M&T Bank are delighted to offer FREE admission to the community 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 Third Thursdays:

Thursday April 17 – SOLD OUT
Thursday, May 15
Thursday, September 18
Thursday, October 16
Thursday, November 20
Thursday, December 18
Thursday, January 15
Thursday, February 19
Thursday, March 19

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 Jan. 15 can be claimed at 10 a.m. on Jan. 12.

M&T Bank Presents Third Thursdays at the Buffalo Zoo
2026-02-19 10:00 - 17:00
The Buffalo Zoo and M&T Bank are delighted to offer FREE admission to the community 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 Third Thursdays:

Thursday April 17 – SOLD OUT
Thursday, May 15
Thursday, September 18
Thursday, October 16
Thursday, November 20
Thursday, December 18
Thursday, January 15
Thursday, February 19
Thursday, March 19

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 Feb. 19 can be claimed at 10 a.m. on Feb. 16.

M&T Bank Presents Third Thursdays at the Buffalo Zoo
2026-03-19 10:00 - 17:00
The Buffalo Zoo and M&T Bank are delighted to offer FREE admission to the community 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 Third Thursdays:

Thursday April 17 – SOLD OUT
Thursday, May 15
Thursday, September 18
Thursday, October 16
Thursday, November 20
Thursday, December 18
Thursday, January 15
Thursday, February 19
Thursday, March 19

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 March 19 can be claimed at 10 a.m. on March 16.
