Juneteenth

Kick off your Juneteenth celebration with your friends at Seneca Park Zoo on June 19th!

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Friday, 19

9:30 A.M.

Ambassador Animal Meet & Greet

10:30 A.M.

Red Panda Chat

11:30 A.M.

Yoga Session led by Erica Jae

*Weather Dependent

All Day Activities

Awareness Table: Chat with Zoo Naturalists about the importance of pollinator gardens and make seed balls so you can start your own! We’ll also have free hearing screening in the conference room!
 
Community Partners: We’re also excited to welcome community partners onsite like MOCHA Center, Action for a Better Community, Blocks & Bloom, and more.
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What is an Insider Chat?

Meet an animal expert and learn all about the different adaptations and behaviors of the animals in our care. These chats are led by our Zoo Naturalists and are a great way to discover new facts about your favorite animals!

What is an Ambassador Animal Meet & Greet?

These meet & greets will be led by a Naturalist who will also share some animal facts. You will also get a chance to meet an Ambassador Animal up-close!

Upcoming Events

Events

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  • Summer Programming 2026

    At The Zoo 2222 St. Paul Street, Rochester, New York

    Make the most of your summer with hands-on, family-friendly programs at Seneca Park Zoo! From up-close animal experiences and themed educational activities, there’s something happening for every age and interest. Come explore, learn, and connect with wildlife all season long.

  • Art at the Zoo

    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…

  • Community Paddles Clean Up

    Genesee Riverway Trail 118 Petten St, Rochester, United States

    Join us at for a Kayak Clean Up! July 26 is our Lower River Water Chestnut Pull. We'll met at 118 Petten street at the dock at 10 AM. We'll be out on the water cleaning up the riverway and removing the highly invasive Water Chestnuts we find! Sign Up! City Resident Rates Single Kayak - 15 Tandem Kayak - 25 Family of Four (Two Tandems) - 40   Non-City Resident Rates Single Kayak - 30 Tandem Kayak - 45…

    $15 – $45

  • Membership Appreciation

    At The Zoo 2222 St. Paul Street, Rochester, New York

    Membership Appreciation Week We love our amazing members, and this we've got something special planned every day to show just how much your support means to us! We've got an awesome week planned that won't want to miss! It’s time to celebrate YOU!Members Appreciation Week is our way of saying thanks for your support, which helps us care for animals and run amazing programs that inspire the next generation of conservation warriors!Check back soon to see what fun perks and…

  • Membership Swap

    At The Zoo 2222 St. Paul Street, Rochester, New York

    RMSC and GCV&M members get free admission to Seneca Park Zoo on August 8 and 9. Enjoy summer programming, enrichment, and free access to RMSC/GCV&M as a perk for being a member of the Zoo.

  • Pollinator Day

    Pollinator Day Learn about the importance of pollinators like butterflies, bees, and even bats. Learn about the pollinators that make your garden possible! What does it take for a butterfly to travel hundreds of miles? The right places to stop along the way!Our Butterfly Beltway is one of those essential stops, and during Pollinator Day, you’ll learn just how important native pollinator gardens are to that journey, and to our ecosystem as a whole!Stay tuned for our full programming schedule.…

  • Panamanian Golden Frog Awareness Day 2026

    At The Zoo 2222 St. Paul Street, Rochester, New York

    Panamanian 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…