Seneca Park Zoo

KinderZoo: Tremendous Toads - 5/3/25 (18 Months - 3 Years)
2025-05-03 10:15 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | At The Zoo, 2222 St. Paul Street, Rochester, New York, 14621
At the Zoo -May 3 / 10:15 am
KinderZoo: Tremendous Toads
Come to KinderZoo in May and meet a toad! We’ll also move like a toad and find out what makes them tremendous!

For ages 18 months through 3 years
COST
Members: $15
Non-members: $17
Register Here

City Nature Challenge: Bioblitz Nature Hike @ Seneca Park
2025-04-27 11:30 - 13:00 | Seneca Park – Wegmans Lodge, Wegmans Lodge, Rochester, NY, 14617, United States
Come join a naturalist to learn about all the sounds you can hear when you go out and explore nature. Learn the calls of common birds and insects we hear all summer long. As well as learn about the impact of human made noises on wildlife. Come join a naturalist to learn about all the sounds you can hear when you go out and explore nature. Learn the calls of common birds and insects we hear all summer long. As well as learn about the impact of human made noises on wildlife
When: Sunday, April 27, 2025
Time: 11:30
Meeting Location: Wegmans Lodge Lot
Where: Zoo Rd, Rochester, NY, 14617
Register here

CONDITIONS FOR CANCELLATION
Thunder or lightning
AQI of over 200
Average temperature of
Under 0 degrees F
Over 80 degrees F
Heavy rainfall (flood warnings)
Over 2” of snow on the ground
Wind conditions over 40 mph.
Wind chill is below -18 degrees F

City Nature Challenge: Bioblitz Nature Hike @ Turning Point Park
2025-04-26 15:30 - 17:00 | Turning Point Park, 260 Boxart Street, Rochester, NY, 14612, United States
Come join a naturalist to learn about all the sounds you can hear when you go out and explore nature. Learn the calls of common birds and insects we hear all summer long. As well as learn about the impact of human made noises on wildlife. Come join a naturalist to learn about all the sounds you can hear when you go out and explore nature. Learn the calls of common birds and insects we hear all summer long. As well as learn about the impact of human made noises on wildlife
When: Saturday, April 26, 2025
Time: 3:30
Meeting Location: Main Parking Lot
Where: 260 Boxart St, Rochester, NY, 14612
Register here

CONDITIONS FOR CANCELLATION
Thunder or lightning
AQI of over 200
Average temperature of
Under 0 degrees F
Over 80 degrees F
Heavy rainfall (flood warnings)
Over 2” of snow on the ground
Wind conditions over 40 mph.
Wind chill is below -18 degrees F

City Nature Challenge
2025-04-25 08:00 - 2025-05-05 17:00 | New York

Earth Day Clean Up
2025-04-19 09:00 - 12:00 | Durand Eastman Beach, 1342 Lake Shore Blvd, Rochester, NY, 14614, United States
Join the Seneca Park Zoo for our annual Earth Day clean up at Durand Eastman Beach! Last year with the help of 109 volunteers we removed over 340 pounds of trash from the beach.

Please dress for the weather and bring water. We’ll provide tools, bags, and gloves, and all ages are welcome!

When: Saturday, April 19th, 2025
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Where: Durand Eastman Beach, Lot A (1342 Lakeshore Blvd, Rochester, NY 14622)
Register here
CONDITIONS FOR CANCELLATION
Thunder or lightning
AQI of over 200
Average temperature of
Under 0 degrees F
Over 80 degrees F
Heavy rainfall (flood warnings)
Over 2” of snow on the ground
Wind conditions over 40 mph.
Wind chill is below -18 degrees F
Community CleanUps supported by

Earth Day 2025
2025-04-19 08:00 - 17:00 | New York

Spring Break ZooCamp 2025
2025-04-14 09:00 - 2025-04-18 16:00 | At The Zoo, 2222 St. Paul Street, Rochester, New York, 14621
Lifecycles

Monday, April 14 – Friday, April 18, 2025

Come enjoy spring break as the Zoo! Campers will explore the life cycles of different types of animals, seeing how they are similar or unique!

For ages 5 through 9

Full-day: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

COST
Members: $285 for full-day
Non-members: $310 for full day
Participants must register for the full week of camp; no single day options are available. Registration is non-refundable.

Register Now!

KinderZoo: Safari Time- 4/12/25 (3-5 Years)
2025-04-12 11:30 - 12:15 | At The Zoo, 2222 St. Paul Street, Rochester, New York, 14621
At the Zoo – April 12 / 11:30 am
KinderZoo: Safari Time
Have you ever wanted to go to Africa? This is your chance to meet an African animal up-close without having to go all the way across the ocean. We will learn all about African animals and the important jobs they do!
For ages 3 through 5
COST
Members: $15
Non-members: $17
Register Here

KinderZoo: Beneficial Bugs - 4/12/25 (18 Months - 3 Years)
2025-04-12 10:15 - 11:00 | At The Zoo, 2222 St. Paul Street, Rochester, New York, 14621
At the Zoo -April 12 / 10:15 am
KinderZoo: Beneficial Bugs
Bugs have one of the most important jobs around and are often overlooked. Come to KinderZoo and find out why they are so nice to have around!

For ages 18 months through 3 years
COST
Members: $15
Non-members: $17
Register Here

Spring Break Experiences
2025-04-12 10:00 - 2025-04-20 17:00 | At The Zoo, 2222 St. Paul Street, Rochester, New York, 14621
It’s one of our favorite times of year – Spring Break! Not only is the weather getting warmer and days getting longer, but we also get to see so many of our friends come out and visit us on their time off from school. Special programming will be held during Spring Break Week, as a preview to our summer programming, which include opportunities to see and learn more about your favorite animals at the Zoo from zoo keepers, naturalists, and docents. View and download/print the schedule below or here.
All spring break programming is free with Zoo admission.

KinderZoo: Safari Time- 4/8/25 (3 years - 5 years)
2025-04-08 11:30 - 12:15 | At The Zoo, 2222 St. Paul Street, Rochester, New York, 14621
At the Zoo – April 8 / 11:30 am
KinderZoo: Safari Time
Have you ever wanted to go to Africa? This is your chance to meet an African animal up-close without having to go all the way across the ocean. We will learn all about African animals and the important jobs they do!
For ages 3 through 5
COST
Members: $15
Non-members: $17
Register Here

KinderZoo: Beneficial Bugs - 4/8/25 (18 months – 3 years)
2025-04-08 10:15 - 11:00 | At The Zoo, 2222 St. Paul Street, Rochester, New York, 14621
At the Zoo -April 8/ 10:15 am
KinderZoo: Beneficial Bugs
Bugs have one of the most important jobs around and are often overlooked. Come to KinderZoo and find out why they are so nice to have around!

For ages 18 months through 3 years
COST
Members: $15
Non-members: $17
Register Here

2025 Rise and Shine Cart Tours
2025-04-05 08:00 - 2025-09-27 09:30 | At The Zoo, 2222 St. Paul Street, Rochester, New York, 14621
2025 Rise and Shine Cart Tours
Come wake up with the zoo for a guided golf cart tour and experience the zoo as the animals are starting their day. This tour is 90-minutes long and you’ll learn about the animals that call the Seneca Park Zoo home.
*Price does not include admission back into the zoo after the tour concludes*

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KinderZoo: Safari Time- 4/4/25 (3 years - 5 years)
2025-04-04 11:30 - 12:15 | At The Zoo, 2222 St. Paul Street, Rochester, New York, 14621
At the Zoo – April 4 / 11:30 am
KinderZoo: Safari Time
Have you ever wanted to go to Africa? This is your chance to meet an African animal up-close without having to go all the way across the ocean. We will learn all about African animals and the important jobs they do!
For ages 3 through 5
COST
Members: $15
Non-members: $17
Register Here

KinderZoo: Beneficial Bugs - 4/4/25 (18 months – 3 years)
2025-04-04 10:15 - 11:00 | At The Zoo, 2222 St. Paul Street, Rochester, New York, 14621
At the Zoo -April 4 / 10:15 am
KinderZoo: Beneficial Bugs
Bugs have one of the most important jobs around and are often overlooked. Come to KinderZoo and find out why they are so nice to have around!

For ages 18 months through 3 years
COST
Members: $15
Non-members: $17
Register Here

KinderZoo: Animal Shapes- 3/29/25 (3 years - 5 years)
2025-03-29 11:30 - 12:15 | At The Zoo, 2222 St. Paul Street, Rochester, New York, 14621
At the Zoo – March 29 / 11:30 am
KinderZoo: Animal Shapes
Shapes are everywhere in nature. Come to KinderZoo in March and see how many different shapes we can find on our animal friends!
For ages 3 through 5
COST
Members: $15
Non-members: $17
Register Here

KinderZoo: Tough Tortoises - 3/29/25 (18 months – 3 years)
2025-03-29 10:15 - 11:00 | At The Zoo, 2222 St. Paul Street, Rochester, New York, 14621
At the Zoo -March 29 / 10:15 am
KinderZoo: Tough Tortoises
Tortoises have to be tough to survive. This month at KinderZoo, we will meet a tortoise and find out what makes her so cool!

For ages 18 months through 3 years
COST
Members: $15
Non-members: $17
Register Here

Membership Bring-a-Guest Days!
2025-03-29 - 2025-03-30, 2025-03-22 - 2025-03-23, 2025-03-15 - 2025-03-16, 2025-03-08 - 2025-03-09 | At The Zoo, 2222 St. Paul Street, Rochester, New York, 14621
Membership Bring-a-Guest Days!
This March, we’re giving our members the opportunity to share their love of wildlife and conservation with friends and family! Every Saturday and Sunday, Zoo members can bring one guest for free to experience the Zoo alongside them. Whether it’s a friend who’s never been before, a family member who loves animals, or someone looking for a fun weekend outing, this is the perfect chance to introduce them to everything the Zoo has to offer.
And there’s even more to enjoy—if your guest decides to become a Zoo member during their visit, we’ll add one extra month to both of your memberships as a thank-you! That means more time to enjoy exclusive benefits, unlimited visits, and the joy of being part of a community that supports wildlife conservation.

Turning Point Park Clean Up
2025-03-22 09:00 - 12:00 | Turning Point Park, 260 Boxart Street, Rochester, NY, 14612, United States
Seneca Park Zoo’s first cleanup of 2025! Join two Zoo Naturalists at Turning Point Park on March 22nd and help in the initiative to keep our waterways clean. At this cleanup we will also be tabling about the different local projects we are involved in to prevent and spread awareness about plastic pollution.

Please dress for the weather and bring water. We’ll provide tools, bags, and gloves, and all ages are welcome!

When: Saturday, March 22nd, 2025
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Where: Turning Point Park parking lot (260 Boxart St, Rochester, NY 14612)
Register here
CONDITIONS FOR CANCELLATION
Thunder or lightning
AQI of over 200
Average temperature of
Under 0 degrees F
Over 80 degrees F
Heavy rainfall (flood warnings)
Over 2” of snow on the ground
Wind conditions over 40 mph.
Wind chill is below -18 degrees F
Community CleanUps supported by

Foodlink Donation Drive
2025-03-22 - 2025-03-23 | At The Zoo, 2222 St. Paul Street, Rochester, New York, 14621
On March 22 & 23, we’re partnering with Foodlink to support local families with healthy, nutritious donations. We’re seeking non-perishable, healthy items like low-sugar cereals, brown rice, whole grain pasta, canned vegetables and fruits (packed in juice or water), canned proteins (tuna and chicken in water, peanut butter, low-sodium beans), shelf-stable milk products, soups, broths, baby care items, personal hygiene products, and cleaning supplies.
Please avoid donating, Glass containers, perishable or home-canned foods, items past expiration (over 5 months), vitamins, medicines, soda, cookies, candy, clothing, baby gear and toys.
Fine print: The $2 discount applies once per ticket. Bring one item, get $2 off one ticket. Bring three items, get $2 off three tickets. Redeemable at time of donation only.
Your contributions make a real difference in our community.
Thank you for your generosity!

KinderZoo: Animal Shapes- 3/14/25 (3 years - 5 years)
2025-03-14 11:30 - 12:15 | At The Zoo, 2222 St. Paul Street, Rochester, New York, 14621
At the Zoo – March 14 / 11:30 am
KinderZoo: Animal Shapes
Shapes are everywhere in nature. Come to KinderZoo in March and see how many different shapes we can find on our animal friends!
For ages 3 through 5
COST
Members: $15
Non-members: $17
Register Here

KinderZoo: Tough Tortoises - 3/14/25 (18 months – 3 years)
2025-03-14 10:15 - 11:00 | At The Zoo, 2222 St. Paul Street, Rochester, New York, 14621
At the Zoo -March 14 / 10:15 am
KinderZoo: Tough Tortoises
Tortoises have to be tough to survive. This month at KinderZoo, we will meet a tortoise and find out what makes her so cool!

For ages 18 months through 3 years
COST
Members: $15
Non-members: $17
Register Here

KinderZoo: Animal Shapes- 3/11/25 (3 years - 5 years)
2025-03-11 11:30 - 12:15 | At The Zoo, 2222 St. Paul Street, Rochester, New York, 14621
At the Zoo – March 11 / 11:30 am
KinderZoo: Animal Shapes
Shapes are everywhere in nature. Come to KinderZoo in March and see how many different shapes we can find on our animal friends!
For ages 3 through 5
COST
Members: $15
Non-members: $17
Register Here

KinderZoo: Tough Tortoises - 3/11/25 (18 months – 3 years)
2025-03-11 10:15 - 11:00 | At The Zoo, 2222 St. Paul Street, Rochester, New York, 14621
At the Zoo -March 11 / 10:15 am
KinderZoo: Tough Tortoises
Tortoises have to be tough to survive. This month at KinderZoo, we will meet a tortoise and find out what makes her so cool!

For ages 18 months through 3 years
COST
Members: $15
Non-members: $17
Register Here

Conservation Game Night - Just Games
2025-03-01 13:00 - 17:00 | Just Games, 1601 Penfield Rd Ste 34, Rochester, NY, 16425, United States
Conservation Game Night at Just Games!

Looking for a unique way to spend time with family and friends while supporting a great cause? The Seneca Park Zoo is thrilled to partner with Just Games in Penfield, NY, for an exciting Game Night on Saturday, March 1st, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.!
Discover new board games, card games, and more at Just Games’ welcoming game store, where you can learn the rules and dive into gameplay with your favorite people. Whether you’re a seasoned strategist or new to the world of tabletop games, there’s something for everyone!
From 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Seneca Park Zoo naturalists will be onsite with some of our incredible Ambassador Animals! You’ll have the chance to meet these amazing creatures up close and learn about the Zoo’s conservation initiatives, animal habitats, and simple ways you can become a steward of our planet.
Just Games is generously donating 10% of all game sales made on the day of the event to the Seneca Park Zoo Society to help support our vital animal conservation work. Your participation helps make a difference for wildlife and their habitats both locally and globally.

Polar Bear Weekend 2025
2025-02-22 10:00 - 2025-02-23 16:00 | At The Zoo, 2222 St. Paul Street, Rochester, New York, 14621
Join us for Polar Bear Weekend 2025 as we will be celebrating these amazing animals and raise awareness of the shrinking habitat they live in on Saturday, February 22 and Sunday, February 23 in honor of International Polar Bear Day (Thursday, February 27). This event is free with Zoo admission. Meet us inside Rocky Coasts Gallery to learn about Anoki’s daily care and the Zoo’s partnership with Polar Bears International (PBI) and find out what you can do to help save polar bears and the Arctic sea ice they depend on. There will be games/activities, informative materials, and Anoki’s family tree gallery!
The Zoo is also partnering once again with the Rochester Americans to help create awareness for polar bears and the sea ice they depend on as part of Defend the Ice Month!
Schedule for Live Enrichment Demos:
Make plans to come to the Zoo to watch as Anoki’s keepers provide her with enrichment food/exercises to stimulate her physically and mentally (and of course treats!).
When: Saturday & Sunday at 10:30 am and 2:00 pm
* Live enrichment is always subject to change/cancellation without prior notice due to unforeseen circumstances that may arise

See Polar Bears Roam! You can watch polar bears as they travel across the sea ice to hunt seals with this Polar Bear Tracker from PBI.

February Break ZooCamp 2025
2025-02-17 09:00 - 2025-02-21 16:00 | At The Zoo, 2222 St. Paul Street, Rochester, New York, 14621
At The Zoo – February 17 – February 21
Creatures of the Night
Monday, February 17 through Friday, February 21

Nocturnal animals usually own the night, but they will rule the day in this camp focusing on animals who prefer the night-time! Campers will explore creatures of the night through crafts, games, up close animal encounters, and of course visiting animals throughout the Zoo.
For ages 5 through 9
Full-day: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
There is no half-day option available for this camp.

COST
Members: $285 for full-day
Non-members: $310 for full-day

REGISTER HERE

Participants must register for the full week of camp; no single day options are available. Registration is non-refundable.
