Polar Bear
Awareness Weekend
February 21 & 22
We'll be celebrating these amazing animals and raising awareness about the threats that face them in their natural range!
Saturday, 21
10:15 a.m.
Polar Bear Experience
11:00 a.m. - Noon
Meet & Greet with Rochester Americans Right Winger, Carson Meyer, in Rocky Coast!
2:00 p.m.
Polar Bear Experience
Sunday, 22
10:30 a.m.
Polar Bear Experience
Noon - 1 p.m.
Kitchen Tour in Rocky Coast Gallery
All Day Activities
Nature Cart: Polar Bear fur, Polar Bear skull, and Polar Bear paw print
Coins for Conservation: Supporting our conservation partner Polar Bears International
Docent Station: Learn more about climate change and ways you can help make a difference
Docent Station: Learn more about climate change and ways you can help make a difference
Polar Bear Conservation
The African elephant is endangered. The white rhino is near threatened. Both deserve a future, and your support helps make that possible through hands-on care here and conservation work worldwide.
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.
We are open 362 days a year.
- Fall hours 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Last entry at 3 p.m.
The Zoo opens at 9:30 a.m. for Zoo members.
Open all year long. Closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day.