A sign of warmer days, sunshine, and fragrant flowers; a monarch butterfly sighting means all those things and more here in Western New York.
The third-generation monarch of the year is born locally, staying locally, it needs pollinating plants and egg hosting sites of milkweed. These sites become the birthplace of the fourth generation. The fourth generation of monarch uses pollinator habitat to prepare for the thousands of miles journey to overwinter and then lay next year’s first generation butterfly. Seneca Park Zoo has been conserving pollinator sites since 2002 with our Butterfly Beltway programs.
When you have us come to you for a garden planting, you will receive New York native plants that are specifically chosen to feed and support a host of native wildlife. Our pricing is flexible, and grants are available to select organizations thanks to the Daisy Marquis Jones Foundation.
Each pollinator garden planting includes:
Garden sizing can be as little as 50 square feet, and as large as 10,000 square feet. For larger plots, corporate or residential, we provide scaled out solutions to maximize pollinator habitat & providing meaningful ways for you to enjoy and contribute.
Learn how to be engaged with and see all the life your habitat supports. Staff leads you on a biosurvey of your garden/habitat.
Every day is a great day to visit the Zoo. Experience life on the wild side, enjoy up-close animal interactions and support global conservation efforts—right here at the Zoo. Reserve your tickets now for quick and easy entry, and enjoy more time connecting with wildlife.
Zoo opens at 9:30 a.m. for our Zoo members.
Open all year long. Closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day.
