Events
Show your appreciation for the place we call home with Party for the Planet at the Buffalo Zoo! Join us and area environmental groups on April 26th from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm as we explore what we can all … Continued
***SOLD OUT*** All free tickets for May 15's Third Thursday have been claimed! 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 … Continued
Join us as we celebrate 150 years of wildlife wonder! The Buffalo Zoo is turning 150, and we're throwing a party for the ages. Enjoy special animal encounters, birthday treats, historical exhibits, and family-friendly activities. Buffalo Zoo admission will … Continued
Back and better than ever! Wines in the Wild is a 21+ event that features beverage and food sampling from the best wineries, breweries, and restaurants this region has to offer. Guests will enjoy a night of music entertainment, special … Continued
Join the ProZoo Board for our Fourth Annual Charity Golf Tournament at Terry Hills Golf Course & Banquet Facility! Come spend a summer day with friends and family playing golf and having a blast, with 100% of the proceeds going … Continued
Art Gone Wild is a family-friendly fundraiser that celebrates our love of animals through art. The event will feature art demonstrations, hands-on activities, performing artists, art auctions and more! All funds raised will go directly to supporting the Zoo’s mission of building community, … Continued
Purchase 2025 Zoomagination Tickets Here Experience the Buffalo Zoo after hours like never before during Zoomagination: Lantern Festival at the Buffalo Zoo! Beginning July 30, the Zoo transforms on select evenings into a glowing spectacle featuring more than 40 larger-than-life lantern … Continued
Get ready for a year of fun at the Buffalo Zoo! We're preparing a lineup of events that will delight and educate visitors as we celebrate our 150th anniversary. Stay tuned for more details.
Join us for Rendezvous In The Zoo, the "RITZ" Gala, presented by the Yurtchuk Foundation! The "RITZ" will be a special evening celebrating 150 years of the Buffalo Zoo's commitment to wildlife conservation on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at the … Continued
Enjoy a two-hour tour on the Miss Buffalo as you support the Zoo! The afternoon features live music, raffles and the spectacular sights of the Buffalo Harbor. Limited seating. To purchase tickets, please visit Home | Buffalo Zoo Women's Board. … Continued
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 … Continued
Celebrate the 6th annual Run for Rhinos presented by Reimer Home Services with the Buffalo Zoo on Saturday, September 20! Back this year: an in-person race that includes a race through Delaware Park and ends in the Buffalo Zoo. All registrants … Continued
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 … Continued
Saddle up for a wild evening at the Buffalo Zoo! Join us for Brew at the Zoo: Country Night Presented by USI Insurance Services. Don your cowboy boots & hat for a historic hoedown featuring live music by Uncle Ben’s Remedy … Continued
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 … Continued
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 … Continued
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 … Continued
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 … Continued
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 … Continued
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. … Continued
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 … Continued
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 … Continued
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 … Continued
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 … Continued
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 … Continued
Polar Bear Days at the Buffalo Zoo is back! Come celebrate these incredible creatures and support polar bear conservation during the winter school break. Enjoy discounted admission and family fun every day! This year's Polar Bear Days stretch is from … Continued
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 … Continued
Join us at the Donna M Fernandes Amphibian and Reptile Center for an engaging look into the Buffalo Zoo’s herpetology conservation efforts and the vital role these species play in our ecosystem. Learn from our own Brad Poynter about our ongoing conservation projects, … Continued
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 … Continued
Ring in spring at the Buffalo Zoo on the Bunny Treat Trail. This family-friendly Easter celebration offers kids the chance to collect some goodies as they visit our indoor exhibits, get up-close with our animal ambassadors, meet the Easter Bunny, … Continued
Show your appreciation for the place we call home with Party for the Planet at the Buffalo Zoo! Join us and area environmental groups on April 25th from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm as we explore what we can all … Continued
Visitor Info
Learn everything you need to know when planning a visit to the Buffalo Zoo.
Events Calendar
Check out our upcoming events at the Buffalo Zoo! There are so many things going on this year. Join us!
Experiences
The Buffalo Zoo Provides a variety of general and specifically tailored programming at the Zoo and in the community for children and adults of all ages.
Animals
The Buffalo Zoo has some of the world's most exotic, endangered, and even local wildlife!
Every visit to the Zoo is a unique experience that awakens your senses. With a Buffalo Zoo membership you may visit the Zoo as often as you like – and your admission is absolutely FREE.
