Art At The Zoo
Calling All Art & Animal Lovers!
Join us for a weekend full of creativity and connection July 25th and 26th
Art at the Zoo is back!
Get ready for a weekend filled with creative new ways to connect with the animals in our care and to express your love for wildlife!
We’ll have interactive youth art zones, a texture scavenger hunt, community partners on site, signs with photography tips & tricks to help you get the best shot of the animals in our care, artists doing live paintings, guided animal drawing stations where you can learn how to draw your favorite animals, and a station where you can learn how to make origami animals!
The best part is that this event is FREE for members or included in admission.
Saturday, 25
9:30 A.M.
Ambassador Animal Meet & Greet
10:30 A.M.
Otter Insider Chat
11:30 A.M.
Polar Bear Insider Chat
11:45 A.M.
Giraffe Feeding Starts | Feed Deck
1:30 P.M.
Reptile Meet & Greet | Rivers Edge
2:30 P.M.
Giraffe Insider Chat
3:30 P.M.
Penguin Insider Chat
Sunday, 26
9:30 A.M.
Ambassador Animal Meet & Greet
10:30 A.M.
Red Panda Insider Chat
11:30 A.M.
Giraffe Insider Chat
11:45 A.M.
Giraffe Feeding Starts | Feed Deck
1:30 P.M.
Reptile Meet & Greet | Rivers Edge
2:30 P.M.
Giraffe Insider Chat
3:30 P.M.
Penguin Insider Chat
All Day Activities
Texture Scavenger Hunt: Get up close with our new interactive sculpture exhibit with this fun texture scavenger hunt.
Painting Stations: Let your creativity flow at painting stations throughout the Zoo. We’ll also have local artists doing live paintings throughout the day!*
Art Zones: Learn how to make beautiful origami animals, learn how to knit, button making, and more!
Nature Cart: Use natural materials to make your very own compostable masterpiece and learn more about composting at this interactive station.
*Live paintings are on Saturday only
Upcoming Events
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Events
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Stroller Walkabouts
Stroller Walkabouts October's Walkabout Is All About Water! It's an afternoon adventure for little ones! Stroll about the Zoo with your littles in our new Stroller Walkabout program!Led by a […]
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Wildlife Action Crew: Frogs & Fungus
At the Zoo - October 28, November 4, 18, December 2, 9, and 16 2026Wildlife Action Crew is a six-week program at Seneca Park Zoo designed for teens ages 13–18 […]
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Book & Beast
Looking for something new to do with your kids? Join us for Book & Beast, a free 30-minute story time that ends with an up close encounter with one of our Ambassador Animals. It’s a wildly fun, interactive experience perfect for all ages.Â
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ZooBrew On Tour: Record Archive
Record Archive 33 1-3 Rockwood St, Rochester, New York, United StatesZooBrew on Tour Stop #4 : Record Archive November 6th | 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Can’t get enough of ZooBrew? You’re in luck! We’re taking it on tour. On November 6th we’ll be at Record Archive. This is the Final stop on our tour, so don't forget to grab your Crawl Card. This is your last shot to enter our giveaway, and every punch on your cards gives you another entry! To receive a punch on your card, a…
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Military Appreciation Day
Military Appreciation Day Celebrate the brave men & women who've served November 8th admission will be free for veterans and up to four of their guests!* This brand-new event is dedicated to celebrating those who have served. We’ll have Insider Chats, animal enrichment, resource tables, community partners on site, and more. We'll also be hosting a food drive for Pets for Vets. If you bring cat food (dry & wet), cat litter, dog food (dry & wet), pet beds, pet…
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KinderZoo Fabulous Frogs
KinderZoo Our themes for November are Fabulous Frogs & Splish Splash! Start your morning off right with KinderZoo! We’ve got two new exciting themes for KinderZoo this month, each designed to spark curiosity and interest in animals. Fabulous Frogs introduces children ages 18 months–3 years to frogs through themed crafts and games and even includes a visit from one of our animal friends! For ages 3–5, Splish Splash, we'll be learning all about animals that love the water! Spots fill quickly, so…
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KinderZoo – Splish Splash
KinderZoo Our themes for November are Fabulous Frogs & Splish Splash! Start your morning off right with KinderZoo! We’ve got two new exciting themes for KinderZoo this month, each designed to spark curiosity and interest in animals. Fabulous Frogs introduces children ages 18 months–3 years to frogs through themed crafts and games and even includes a visit from one of our animal friends! For ages 3–5, Splish Splash, we'll be learning all about animals that love the water! Spots fill quickly, so…
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Recycle Rally 2026
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Marilla’s Mindful Supplies Community Cleanup!
Marilla’s Mindful Supplies 661 South Ave, Rochester, United StatesJoin us for a Community Clean up at Marilla’s Mindful Supplies! Help us keep our city clean! It’s time to roll up our sleeves, Rochester! On Saturday, November 14, we’re […]
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Recycle Rally
Recycling Rally at Seneca Park Zoo Recycling Rally at the Zoo November 14, 2026 - All Day Event Free with admission or membership All day, we’re diving into fun, hands-on ways to reduce waste, recycle, and live more sustainably. It’s a perfect chance to learn new tips, meet people who care about the planet, and […]
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