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Animals of the Savanna Weekend
Learn more about animals of the Savanna and how you can help them June 20 & 21!
Schedule for Saturday, 20, & Sunday, 21
10:00 A.M.
Ambassador Animal Meet & Greet at the Step Into Africa Overlook
11:00 A.M.
Savanna Animal Bingo at the Front of the Zoo* | Free Chapati Bread & Dipping Sauce near Crater Canteen**
11:30 A.M.
Giraffe Insider Chat at the Feed Deck
12:00 P.M.
Elephant Insider Chat
1:00 P.M.
Storytime at the Dig Zone by Baboons | Savanna Animal Bingo at the Front of the Zoo*
1:30 P.M.
Lion Insider Chat
2:30 P.M.
Rhino Insider Chat
3:00 P.M.
Savanna Animal Bingo at the Front of the Zoo*
3:30 P.M.
Goat Insider Chat
*Members Only!
**While Supplies Last
All Day Activities
Coins for Conservation: Visit the Naturalists at the Awareness Table and donate to play Plinko or Giraffe Ring Toss. The money raised will benefit our conservation partner, Lion Landscapes.
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Awareness Table:Â Chat with Zoo Naturalists about the dangers facing the animals of the savanna, play interactive games to learn more, and explore fascinating biofacts like rhino skin, elephant tusks, tagua nuts, and more!
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Crossword Scavenger Hunt: Learn more about the Savanna by finding fun facts on the signs around the area to complete a crossword puzzle! Bring your completed boards to our conservation table for a fun prize!
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Enrichment Making:Â Help us make enrichment for some of the animals in our care!
We're celebrating the amazing animals of the Savanna!
This special weekend highlights some of Africa’s most iconic species and the conservation efforts helping protect them.
We’ll have special programming and enrichment all weekend long!
Ambassador Animal Meet & Greets
Over the weekend, you will have a chance to meet some of our Ambassador Animals up close and learn some fun facts about them! This will take place at the Step Into Africa Overlook.Â
Upcoming Conservation Days
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Panamanian Golden Frog Awareness Day 2026
At The Zoo 2222 St. Paul Street, Rochester, New YorkPanamanian Golden Frog Day! Learn more about this national icon with your friends from Seneca Park Zoo! Join us as we celebrate the Panamanian golden frog! The Panamanian golden frog is a tiny amphibian with enormous cultural and conservation significance. Considered a symbol of good luck in Panama, this species is deeply woven into the country’s history and traditions. Today, Panamanian golden frogs are Critically Endangered, with many scientists believing they may no longer exist in their natural range. To…
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Cold Asia Awareness 2026
At The Zoo 2222 St. Paul Street, Rochester, New YorkSeptember 19 is Cold Asia Awareness Day! Animal experiences, Naturalist talks, keeper chats, and more all weekend long! Get Tickets Join us for Cold Asia Awareness Weekend! Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of some of our most captivating cold-climate animals. Our expert naturalists will be on hand to share insights into the incredible adaptations that allow Snow Leopards and Red Pandas to thrive in their frosty habitats. Don't miss this unique opportunity to deepen your understanding of these magnificent…
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Deaf Culture Awareness Day at the Zoo 2026
At The Zoo 2222 St. Paul Street, Rochester, New YorkDeaf Culture Awareness Weekend October 3rd Celebrate Deaf Culture Awareness Day at Seneca Park Zoo — a day dedicated to inclusivity, connection, and the vibrant Deaf and hard-of-hearing community. Celebrate Deaf Culture at the Zoo In partnership with Rochester School for the Deaf and the National Technical Institute for the Deaf, this annual event invites guests of all ages to explore the Zoo while engaging with Deaf culture through interactive experiences, educational opportunities, and accessible programming. ASL interpreters will be…
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