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To mimic the eating habits of an elephant in nature, here at Seneca Park Zoo, we create multiple feeding opportunities for the four African elephants. Each elephant consumes about 140 pounds of [...]

Spiders and snakes seem to fit the mold of what people like least about animals, whether it’s because of the many legs they have, or in the case of snakes, their lack of legs all together.

Hear from zoo keeper Hanna Kaiser about what it's like to work with Seneca Park Zoo's 28-year-old female polar bear, Aurora, every day.

Seneca Park Zoo is home to four African elephants, three African lions and 12 olive baboons. And I’m sure it comes as no surprise that Rochester, NY can experience some extreme winters, so what [...]

In November, Seneca Park Zoo welcomed two young female California sea lions, Mary Lou and Daley, from SeaWorld Orlando. Read about the process as told by Assistant Curator Kellee Wolowitz.

Genny C arrived with Lilac in 1979 and has been a favorite among Zoo guests and staff for over three decades. Her beauty and wonderful personality have made it hard not to fall in love with her.

Read about the life of Kumang, as we celebrate her 40th birthday!

Join us for Elephant Day at Seneca Park Zoo on Saturday, September 16!