Tales of Conservation
Tales of Conservation
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.
Saturday, 8
9:45 A.M.
Storytime in the Garden
10:00 A.M.
Ambassador Animal Meet & Greet
10:45 A.M.
What's the Buzz? Attracting Birds & Butterflies to Your Yard
11:00 A.M.
Tea Tasting at the Nature Cart
11:00 A.M.
Eagle Insider Chat | Impact of Pestcides
11:15 A.M.
Storytime in the Garden
11:45 A.M.
Alpaca Insider Chat | Farming & Pollinators
12:30 A.M.
Ambassador Animal Meet & Greet
1:00 P.M.
Tea Tasting at the Nature Cart
1:00 P.M.
What's the Buzz? Native Gardening 101
1:45 P.M.
Elephant Insider Chat | Conservation with Bee House
2:45 P.M.
Wolf Insider Chat | Ecosystem Repair
All Day Activities
Nature Cart: Make seedballs, learn more about pollinator homes, and make a pollinator home for your backyard!Â
Plant Hunt: Can you spot these plants around the Zoo? Explore the Zoo and learn some fun facts about local plant species and their relationship with pollinators
Trailside Cafe Specials: We’ll have Honey-Garlic Cauliflower, Crispy Honey Sesame Chicken, and Honey BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich
Upcoming Events
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Events
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Summer Programming 2026
At The Zoo 2222 St. Paul Street, Rochester, New YorkMake 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.
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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. To honor these remarkable animals and raise awareness about the challenges they face, we host a special annual celebration filled with cultural dancers, hands-on learning, and conservation-focused programming throughout the day. Stop by to learn more and to see how…
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Beginner Birding Tour
At The Zoo 2222 St. Paul Street, Rochester, New YorkBeginner Birding Tour A guided bird watching tour of the Zoo! Learn about the different birds that live here at Seneca Park Zoo. In this guided tour, we will explore the […]
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Movie at the Zoo: Cars
Seneca Park Zoo 2222 Saint Paul St, Rochester, United StatesMovie at the Zoo! Cars Monroe County's Movies in the Park arrives at the Zoo! Catch Cars at the Zoo on Friday, August 28th at 8:45 p.m. Gates open at 8:15 p.m. Snacks are available for purchase. Please note that the start time is approximate. We will start the movie at dusk! All Movies […]
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Beginner Birding Tour
At The Zoo 2222 St. Paul Street, Rochester, New YorkBeginner Birding Tour A guided bird watching tour of the Zoo! Learn about the different birds that live here at Seneca Park Zoo. In this guided tour, we will explore the […]
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Honoring Haudenosaunee Relationships Day
Honoring Haudenosaunee Relationships Get ready for a day of connection & discovery Join us for a special day celebrating Haudenosaunee culture on September 5 Learn more about the Haudenosaunee people & their culture This will be a day full of meaningful conversations, opportunities to learn, and connection. Through interactive displays, presentations, and conversations with community […]
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Stay Updated
Keep in touch with your friends at Seneca Park Zoo on this event and more! There’s always something happening at the Zoo.