June 13 is Pride at the Zoo!

Insider chats, Ambassador Animal meet & greets, and more!

Celebrate Pride at the Zoo!

Join us for a vibrant day filled with colorful pride-themed enrichment for some of the animals, and enjoy the chance to explore the Zoo while being your authentic self. Whether you’re here with friends, family, or just celebrating your own journey, everyone is welcome — and we can’t wait to see you!

We’ll have two story hours at 11 am and at 2 pm, as well as a community resource table with giveaways. Stay tuned for more programming updates!

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Saturday, 13

9:30 A.M.

Ambassador Animal Meet & Greet

10:30 A.M.

Otter Chat

11:00 A.M.

Story Time

11:30 A.M.

Polar Bear Chat

1:30 P.M.

Reptile Meet & Greet

2:00 P.M.

Story Time

2:30 P.M.

Giraffe Chat

3:00 P.M.

Baboon Chat

All Day Activities

Community Partners: We’re also excited to welcome community partners onsite like LGBTQ+ Together, Trillium Health, Library Web, MVP Healthcare, Willow Center NY, Equal Grounds, and more! We’ll also have a community resource table with fun giveaways and crafts in the pavilion. 
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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!