Visitor Info
Online ticket purchases are coming to the Buffalo Zoo in early 2018!
Until this feature is live, please call 716-837-3900 for additional ticket information and visit the zoo to purchase tickets at the box office.
Location & Hours
The Zoo is in a beautiful setting right in Delaware park in the heart of North Buffalo and Parkside neighborhood
General Hours
| Date | Time |
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| Hours of Operation | Open daily from 10:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m. All Members and General Admission Guests are required to reserve their tickets online. |
Holiday Hours & Early Closings
- Thanksgiving - November 26: Closed
- Christmas Eve - December 24: 10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
- Christmas - December 25: Closed
- New Years Eve - December 31: 10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Parking
Parking is available for a fee. Hourly rates: $5.00 first two hours, $2 per hour after that with a maximum of $10.
Know Before You Go!
The Buffalo Zoo has implemented enhanced health and safety measures. Please follow these new visitor protocols designed to keep our team, our guests, and our animals safe from exposure to COVID-19.
- Advance Tickets/Reservations are Required: All Members and General Admission Guests are required to reserve their tickets online. Tickets are non-refundable.
- Health Screening: All guests will undergo a health screening prior to being allowed entry into the Zoo. Any guests displaying a temperature of 100.4 or above will not be allowed entry, including those in their party.
- Feeling Unwell?/Need to Reschedule: If you are not feeling well we ask that you do not visit. Please call (716) 837-3900 to change your reservation to a future date and time.
- Face Coverings Required: During your visit, we require the use of face masks/coverings at all times for all guests ages 2 and up.
- Follow the Signs: Indoor exhibits are back open, and many of the guest pathways have changed. Please follow the guidance of all team members, signs, and place cards.
- Bring Your Kindness: While we must encourage social distancing, your patience and kindness will go a long way in making sure your trip to the Buffalo Zoo is an enjoyable one.
Schedule
Check out our Daily Schedule for today 04/08/2021
Lodging
The Buffalo Zoo is located in a historic park setting in the City of Buffalo
The Zoo is an excellent way to complement your planned visit to the Buffalo Region. If planning a visit from out of town, but cannot make ticket purchase decision today, please note that the Zoo has partnerships with the following hotels:
Hotels
Zoofari Shuttle
In July and August, the Buffalo Zoo offers transportation services around Delaware Park to the Zoo via the Zoofari Shuttle. Pick-up and drop-off schedule coming soon.
Admission Rates
General Admission Rates
Know Before You Go!
The Buffalo Zoo has implemented enhanced health and safety measures. Please follow these new visitor protocols designed to keep our team, our guests, and our animals safe from exposure to COVID-19.
- Advance Tickets/Reservations are Required: All Members and General Admission Guests are required to reserve their tickets online. Tickets are non-refundable.
- Temperature Check: All guests are required to have their temperature checked before they enter the Zoo. Any guest with a body temperature of 100.4 degrees or above will not be permitted to enter the Zoo.
- Feeling Unwell?/Need to Reschedule: If you are not feeling well we ask that you do not visit. Please call (716) 837-3900 to change your reservation to a future date and time.
- Face Coverings Required: During your visit, we require the use of face masks/coverings at all times for all guests ages 2 and up.
- Follow the Signs: While we have not closed any of our exhibits completely, many of the guest pathways have changed. Please follow the guidance of all team members, signs, and placards.
- Bring Your Kindness: While we must encourage social distancing, your patience and kindness will go a long way in making sure your trip to the Buffalo Zoo is an enjoyable one.
Group Rates
Presale Rate Requirements
GROUP AND PRESALE TICKETS WILL RETURN AT A LATER DATE
Purchase Order Sales
- Purchase orders are only accepted at full Zoo admission rates. They must be submitted to cashier on arrival.
- Line up to right of entrance. Group Leader can go to Group Sales Window to receive admission badges.
Concessions
Make sure to check out Wild Burger Restaurant at the Buffalo Zoo
Mobile Ordering
You can now mobile order at Wild Burger! Visit wildburgerbuffalozoo.com or text SERVICE2GO to 33733 to place your order.
Speciality Items
*Combo meals come with fries and a drink
Food Item | Options | Price | Combo |
Plain Jane - Classic Angus Hamburger | $11.00 | All Burgers Served With House Chips or Add Skin On Fries - $1 | |
All American - Angus Burger Topped with American Cheese Sauce | $12.00 | ||
Double All American Burger - Two Angus Burger Patties topped with American Cheese Sauce | $14.00 | ||
Black Bean Burger - Black Bean Burger topped with Chipotle Ranch and Fried Onions | $14.00 | ||
Triple Tender - Three Signature Hand Breaded Chicken Tenders | $14.00 | *All Tenders Served with French Fries | |
Plain Jane Dog - Sahlen's Hot Dog | $9.00 | *All Links Served with French Fries | |
Bacon Cheese Dog - Sahlen' Hot Dog With American Cheese Sauce And Bacon | $10.00 | ||
16 Inch Cheese Pizza | $31.00 | ||
16 Inch Cheese & Pepperoni Pizza | $34.00 |
Beverages
Drink | Options | Price | |
Souvenir Fountain Drink | $7.00 | ||
Souvenir Fountain Drink Refill | $1.00 | ||
Souvenir ICEE | $7.00 | ||
Souvenir ICEE Refill | $3.00 | ||
Bottled Water | $4.00 | ||
Domestic Beer | $8.00 | ||
Craft Beer | $9.00 | ||
White Claw | $9.00 |
Snacks
Item | Options | Price | |
Fries | $5.00 | ||
Cheese Sauce | $2.00 |
Kids Meals
Item | Options | Price | |
Hot Dawg - Sahlen' Hot Dog | All Kids Meals Come With Apple Sauce, Animal Crackers, and a Juice Drink | $9.00 | |
PB&J - Crustless Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich | $9.00 |
Other
Zootique
From stuffed animals to souvenirs!
Come and visit the Buffalo Zoo’s gift shop, The Zootique, and see what new and wild things you’ll find! Our primary gift shop carries a variety of unique items to commemorate your Zoo visit. Practical essentials like sunscreen and umbrellas are also well stocked. This beautiful 3,000 square foot shop renovated from a historic children’s barn is located next to the main entrance.
Can’t make it to the Zoo? No problem! Shop the Zootique online. Get all your favorite Buffalo Zoo souvenirs without having to step foot in store.
Buffalo Zoo members receive discounts when making purchases at the Zootique, other retail outlets throughout the Zoo, and the online retail shop.
For retail related questions please contact bfzorders@thessagroup.com
Are you having a birthday party at The Buffalo Zoo? Are you a teacher or visiting the Zoo with your class on a field trip? Please contact our store Manager, Nicole, at nicolewurstner@kmssa.com to see what items we might have to offer for your zoo birthday party bags or class souvenirs.
Also, check out our group souvenir program.
Gift Shop Hours: Open 10 AM to 5 PM Friday – Sunday
Phone Number: (716) 837-3900 x 110
Rentals:
Our Rental Shed is open daily from Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day. We rent out single strollers, double strollers, motorized scooters, and wheelchairs. Rentals are available through the Zootique when the Rental Shed is closed.
Pricing:
Single Stroller – $6
Double Stroller – $8
Motorized Scooter – $25
Wheelchair – Free of charge
All rentals require a form of photo identification as a deposit in addition to the rental cost. We can only take reservations for wheelchairs. Please call the Zootique Shop and speak to an associate in order to reserve your wheelchair. All other rentals are on a first come first serve basis.
***Motorized scooters are not available to rent from November through March. They are not available to rent on any date where rain is in the forecast.***
Hours
Open Today Open daily from 10:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m. All Members and General Admission Guests are required to reserve their tickets online.Children's Zoo
Get a hands on experience at the Delta Sonic Heritage Farm
For a hands-on animal experience, come explore our brand new Delta Sonic Heritage Farm. The latest Zoo offering enhances everyone’s zoo experience by giving them an opportunity to actually touch the animals inside the exhibit. The Delta Sonic Heritage Farm is the first project to be built as part of Phase II of the Buffalo Zoo’s master plan. The family-friendly exhibit recreates a historic farm from the 1850s and replaces the former Children’s Zoo. This Erie Canal-era homestead features heritage breeds of domestic animals and includes an adjacent wetlands and a historic replica of an Erie Canal lock.
Zoo Rules
Believe it or not there are some rules at the Zoo
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Do have a great time at the Buffalo Zoo! If you have any questions or need help, please speak to any Zoo associate.
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Do understand that animals need rest and privacy just like humans. Zoo animals have access to off-exhibit areas during the day and may not always be available for public viewing.
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Do keep the Zoo clean by placing all litter in the proper trash and recycling receptacles.
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Do drop off your map at the main entrance so we can recycle or reuse it.
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Do wear shirt and shoes when in the Zoo.
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DON’T FEED THE ANIMALS. Each of our animals receives nutritionally balanced diets designed for their specific needs.
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Don’t cross fences or railings. Zoo animals are wild animals, not pets. Their exhibits and enclosures are designed to protect you and the animals from harm.
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Don’t bring radios, skateboards, skates, bicycles, balloons, glass, grills, rollerblades, alcohol, squirt guns, frisbees, balls, or pets into the Zoo.
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AND PLEASE NOTE… special circumstances including construction, births, feeding and veterinary procedures may require that specific animals be removed from public viewing to ensure their best possible care. There are no refunds due to animal availability or weather.
Zoo Map
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