Name: Polar Bear Awareness Weekend 2026
Start: 2026-02-21T08:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-02-22T17:00:00-05:00
Location: At The Zoo

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February 2026
February 1 - February 28

Defend The Ice Month

Blue Cross Arena 1 War Mem Sq, Rochester, United States

Defend The Ice Month Defend the Ice Month is a partnership with the Rochester Americans dedicated to raising awareness and support for polar bear conservation. Throughout February, fans can participate in several initiatives designed to make a difference. Americans fans can enjoy exclusive benefits, like $2 off admission to the Zoo by showing their digital ticket or ticket stub from recent Americans games (valid February 1 through March 31). Fans can receive 15% off Zoo memberships during February by using…
February 1 - February 28

Free Youth February 2026

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

Free Youth February at the Zoo Come down to the Zoo to celebrate Free Youth February! For every adult ticket purchased between February 1 - February 28, you'll be able […]
February 6 @ 10:15 am - 11:00 am

KinderZoo Marvelous Mammals 2/6

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

KinderZoo Our themes for February are Marvelous Mammals & Warm at Heart! Start your morning off right with KinderZoo! This month’s KinderZoo theme is full of discovery and fun! In Marvelous Mammals (ages 18 months–3 years), our youngest learners will meetmeet a marvelous mammal, make a themed craft, play games, and more! Then, in Warm at Heart (ages 3–5), older kids can learn more about how animals stay warm in the cold and meet an animal that can live in all…

$15 – $17
February 6 @ 11:30 am - 12:15 pm

KinderZoo Warm at Heart 2/6

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

KinderZoo Our themes for February are Marvelous Mammals & Warm at Heart! Start your morning off right with KinderZoo! This month’s KinderZoo theme is full of discovery and fun! In Marvelous Mammals (ages 18 months–3 years), our youngest learners will meetmeet a marvelous mammal, make a themed craft, play games, and more! Then, in Warm at Heart (ages 3–5), older kids can learn more about how animals stay warm in the cold and meet an animal that can live in all…

$15 – $17
February 10 @ 10:15 am - 11:00 am

KinderZoo Marvelous Mammals 2/10

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

KinderZoo Our themes for February are Marvelous Mammals & Warm at Heart! Start your morning off right with KinderZoo! This month’s KinderZoo theme is full of discovery and fun! In […]

$15 – $17
February 10 @ 11:30 am - 12:15 pm

KinderZoo Warm at Heart 2/10

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

KinderZoo Our themes for February are Marvelous Mammals & Warm at Heart! Start your morning off right with KinderZoo! This month’s KinderZoo theme is full of discovery and fun! In […]

$15 – $17
February 11 @ 11:00 am - 11:30 am

Book & Beast

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

Looking for something new to do with your kids? Join us for Book & Beast, a free 30-minute story time that ends with an up close encounter with one of our Ambassador Animals. It’s a wildly fun, interactive experience perfect for all ages.
February 12 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Up close with Polar Bears in Churchill, Manitoba

Inside Conservation Members' Access Series Discover insider insights from the Zoo’s top conservation and animal care specialists in this exclusive member only speaker series! Up close with Polar Bears in Churchill, Manitoba February 12 | 11 AM - 12 PM Celebrate Polar Bear Awareness Month with Kelly Ulrich, Director of Education and Visitor Studies, as she recounts her experiences during a week-long immersive training in the polar bear capital of the world! Register Now! Upcoming Membership Events Loading view. Today…

Free
February 14 @ 10:15 am - 11:00 am

KinderZoo Marvelous Mammals 2/14

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

KinderZoo Our themes for February are Marvelous Mammals & Warm at Heart! Start your morning off right with KinderZoo! This month’s KinderZoo theme is full of discovery and fun! In […]

$15 – $17
February 14 @ 11:30 am - 12:15 pm

KinderZoo Warm at Heart 2/14

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

KinderZoo Our themes for February are Marvelous Mammals & Warm at Heart! Start your morning off right with KinderZoo! This month’s KinderZoo theme is full of discovery and fun! In […]

$15 – $17
February 16 @ 9:00 am - February 20 @ 4:00 pm

Winter Break ZooCamp 2026

$295 – $320
February 21 @ 8:00 am - February 22 @ 5:00 pm

Polar Bear Awareness Weekend 2026

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

Polar Bear Awareness Weekend We'll be celebrating these amazing animals and raising awareness about the threats that face them in their natural range! Check back later for more information!

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February 2026

Defend The Ice Month

Free Youth February 2026

KinderZoo Marvelous Mammals 2/6

KinderZoo Warm at Heart 2/6

KinderZoo Marvelous Mammals 2/10

KinderZoo Warm at Heart 2/10

Book & Beast

Up close with Polar Bears in Churchill, Manitoba

KinderZoo Marvelous Mammals 2/14

KinderZoo Warm at Heart 2/14

Winter Break ZooCamp 2026

Polar Bear Awareness Weekend 2026