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SUMMARY:Trivia Safari with Seneca Park Zoo at Radio Social
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URL:https://senecaparkzoo.org/event/trivia-safari-radio-social/
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SUMMARY:S.A.F.E. Awareness Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Thursday\, July 20 – Sunday July 23 for SAFE Awareness Weekend here at the Zoo! Seneca Park Zoo participates in the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ (AZA) SAFE Program for various species including African penguins\, red panda\, snow leopard African lion\, and giraffe. SAFE\, or Saving Animals from Extinction\, seeks to save the most vulnerable wildlife species for future generations. SAFE focuses the collective expertise within AZA-accredited zoos and aquariums and leverages their massive audiences to save species. Learn more about this inspiring program and how we participate by coming out and talking to keeper staff\, docents\, and ZooTeens who will all be onsite throughout the Weekend!  \nDonate to our Facebook Fundraiser to support African penguin\, lion and giraffe  conservation. For every $5 donated you will be entered to win a painting made by one of these species of animals in our care! \nThis event is FREE with Zoo admission. \nSchedule of Events:\n									Thursday\n									Friday\n									Saturday\n									Sunday\n									Thursday \n10:30 a.m. – Penguin Enrichment & Keeper Chat  \n10:30 a.m.  – Lion Experience & Training \n11:15 a.m. – Polar Bear Enrichment  \n11:45 a.m. – Giraffe Feeding ($) \n12:00 p.m. – Naked Mole Rat Keeper Chat \n1:30 p.m. – White Rhino Experience  \n2:45 p.m. – Giraffe Feeding ($) \n3:00 p.m. – Penguin Enrichment & Keeper Chat \n3:30 p.m. – Baboon Enrichment  \n									Friday \n9:30 a.m. – *Members Only* Animal Meet & Greet \n10:30 a.m. – Vet Chat in the Animal Hospital (follow path past red panda to the right) \n10:30 a.m. – Penguin Feed & Keeper Chat  \n11:15 a.m.  – Lion Experience & Training \n11:30 a.m. – Giraffe Keeper Chat followed by Giraffe Feeding ($) \n12:00 p.m. – Sea Lion Enrichment \n1:30 p.m. – Cichlid Keeper Chat (Animals of the Savanna building) \n2:30 p.m. – Giraffe Keeper Chat followed by Giraffe Feeding ($) \n3:00 p.m. – Penguin Experience & Keeper Chat \n3:30 p.m. – Sea Lion Enrichment  \n									Saturday \n9:30 a.m. – *Members Only* Animal Meet & Greet \n10:30 a.m. – Reptile Keeper Chat (Creatures from the River’s Edge) \n10:30 a.m. – Penguin Feed & Keeper Chat  \n11:15 a.m.  – Sea Lion Experience  \n11:30 a.m. – Giraffe Keeper Chat \n11:45 a.m. – Giraffe Feeding ($) \n12:00 p.m. – Elephant Experience \n1:30 p.m. – Penguin Meet & Greet in the Rocky Coast Gallery \n2:30 p.m. – Giraffe Keeper Chat followed by Giraffe Feeding ($) \n3:00 p.m. – Penguin Experience & Keeper Chat \n3:30 p.m. – Wolf Keeper Chat \n									Sunday \n9:30 a.m. – *Members Only* Animal Meet & Greet \n10:30 a.m. – Red Panda Enrichment \n10:30 a.m. – Penguin Feed & Keeper Chat  \n11:15 a.m.  – Polar Bear Experience  \n11:30 a.m. – Giraffe Keeper Chat followed by  Giraffe Feeding ($) \n12:00 p.m. – Elephant Experience \n1:30 p.m. – Crane Keeper Chat \n2:30 p.m. – River’s Edge Conservation Chat \n2:30 p.m. – Giraffe Keeper Chat followed by Giraffe Feeding ($) \n3:00 p.m. – Penguin Experience & Keeper Chat \n3:30 p.m. – River Otter Enrichment \nAll Day – Tables with activities\, info etc. \nActivities & Material for Home: \n\nPenguin activities and info packet \nWaddle Relay Challenge – Balance an egg on your feet and see how far you can waddle without breaking the egg! Take a video and share on social media using the hashtags:– #WaddleWeDoWithoutPenguins– #WaddleRelayChallenge– #AZASAFE\nWhich Of The SPZ Penguins Are You? Take this Buzzfeed quiz made by Zoo Keeper Brenna to find out!\nKeeper Connection: In the Field – Saving endangered African penguins in South Africa\n\nThank you to our Presenting Sponsor for Conservation Days:
URL:https://senecaparkzoo.org/event/safe-weekend23/
CATEGORIES:Conservation and Education,Conservation Days
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SUMMARY:African Penguin Cap Night at the Red Wings
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Tuesday\, July 18th for African Penguin Cap Night at the Rochester Red Wings game. The Red Wings play the Durham Bulls at 6:45 p.m.\, but you’ll want to get there extra early because the first 1\,000 fans will get a special African penguin-themed hat! \nWhen: July 18th @ 6:45 PM \nTickets: Order online or call 423-WING \nGet Tickets
URL:https://senecaparkzoo.org/event/penguin-cap-night/
LOCATION:Frontier Field\, 333 Plymouth Ave\, Rochester\, NY\, 14608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230716T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230716T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132619
CREATED:20230419T200752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230627T141921Z
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SUMMARY:Jungle Jog 2023 5k Run and Walk
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, July 16\, 2023\, Seneca Park\, 2222 St. Paul Street Rochester NY –   8 a.m. \nJoin us for our annual Jungle Jog 5k\, the 2nd of a three-race series celebrating the transformation of the Seneca Park Zoo. This year’s medal will interlock with 2022 brining together another piece of the puzzle as we move one step closer to new experiences coming to the Zoo. Don’t miss the chance to continue your collection! \nThis year’s race is featured in Rochester Runner of the Year Series for 2023! 
URL:https://senecaparkzoo.org/event/jungle-jog-2023/
CATEGORIES:Jungle Jog
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230715T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230715T120000
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SUMMARY:Community Cleanup - Maplewood Rose Garden 7/15
DESCRIPTION:Join like-minded neighbors to help clean-up our local green spaces. You’ll be amazed at the impact a focused group can make in just a couple hours. Help us make Rochester a cleaner\, greener city! Please dress for the weather and bring water to stay hydrated. Tools\, bags\, and gloves will be provided and all ages are welcome to attend. \nWhen: Saturday\, July 15\, 2023 @ 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. \n\n Where: Maplewood Rose Garden – we will meet at the parking lot here:  \nhttps://goo.gl/maps/cXmHaV669bNDYo2n8 \n  \nRegister here \nThank you to our Presenting Sponsor for Community Cleanups:
URL:https://senecaparkzoo.org/event/cc-rose-garden-7-15/
LOCATION:Maplewood Rose Garden\, 250 Maplewood Ave\, Rochester\, NY\, 14613\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation and Education,Park Clean Up
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230714T173000
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SUMMARY:ZooBrew July 2023
DESCRIPTION:At the Zoo – July 14 / 5:30 pm\n** ZooBrew Season is Here – July is ’70s Throwback Night!! ** \nSpend an evening outdoors at the Zoo with a drink in hand at ZooBrew! Enjoy great live music\, delicious food and drink\, and animal experiences at this after-hours event exclusively for adults 21+. \nZooBrew supports elephant conservation with a portion of each ticket sold. ZooBrews have raised nearly $60\,000 for elephant conservation. Help us reach our goal of raising $8\,000 for elephant conservation in 2023! \nJoin us at the only event in town where you can help save elephants from extinction just by attending! \n			\n						Tickets Available at Gate\n					 \n**Limited number of tickets will be made available. Advance ticket sales end at 2 p.m. the day of ZooBrew or when sold out. Tickets are date specific and non-refundable. All sales are final. Should a ticket holder be unable to attend the event\, the purchase will be considered a donation. \nTickets are $10 in advance or $15 at the door (if available)\, and include event admission\, live music\, and animal experiences. Beer\, wine\, and food will be available for purchase. This event is held rain or shine. \nDate:    July 14th \nPrice:     $10 in advance buy here or $15 at the Front Gate (if available) \nMusic:  Songbirds (A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac) and Delilah Jones \nVIP Tickets: \nFor the first time ever\, get a VIP ticket which includes a guaranteed parking spot in the Cornell Cooperative Extension lot\, admission\, separate VIP entry\, and 2 drink tickets. Any guests who carpool with the VIP ticketholder must purchase a general admission ticket in advance. Only 100 VIP tickets available!  \nPrice: $50 \n  \nThank you to Presenting Sponsor: \n \nAnd to our Entertainment Presenting Sponsor:
URL:https://senecaparkzoo.org/event/zoobrew-july23/
LOCATION:At The Zoo\, 2222 St. Paul Street\, Rochester\, New York\, 14621
CATEGORIES:Special Events,ZooBrew
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230706T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230709T170000
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SUMMARY:Celebration of Birds Awareness Weekend
DESCRIPTION:In honor of the various birds species in our care\, we give you: Celebration of Birds Awareness Weekend!  We will be raising awareness for birds like the sandhill crane\, snowy owl\, Buffalo weaver\, and more July 6 – 9 here at the Zoo.  Make plans to come out to get involved in the fun and learn about the many conservation efforts in the bird world. \nWe also encourage you to check out and participate in our ongoing ‘Poetry Takes Wing’ nature poetry contest! Poetry Takes Wing is a community-based exploration of the connections we have with nature. We seek submissions of poems by writers of all ages and backgrounds\, referencing a bird or birds in some way and grounded in an ethos of conservation. Submissions in both English and Spanish are encouraged. There is no fee to enter. See full guidelines here.  \nThis weekend we are raising funds to support the AZA’s SAFE North American Songbird program. SAFE NAS focuses on over 300 species in the order Passeriformes that spend part of their annual cycle in North America. Songbird population declines in North America persist due to habitat loss\, climate change\, building collisions\, and predation from outdoor domestic cats. For every $5 donated to our Facebook fundraiser you will be entered for a chance to win a bird-made painting!  \n			\n						Support Birds\n					 \nTentative Program Schedule \nThursday:9:30 a.m. – Ambassador Animal Meet & Greet with African grey parrot Minnow \n10:30 a.m. – Penguin Feed featuring naturalist/docent with penguin biofacts \n1:30 p.m. – Sandhill Crane Experience \n3:30 p.m. – Penguin Feed featuring naturalist/docent with penguin biofacts \n  \n  \nFriday: \n10:30 a.m. – Penguin Feed featuring naturalist/docent with penguin biofacts \n10:30 a.m. – Vet Chat with Dr. Chris (bird focus at Animal Hospital) \n1:30 p.m. – Penguin Meet & Greet in the Rocky Coast Gallery 2:30 p.m. – Red-tailed Hawk Conservation Chat \n3:30 p.m. – Penguin Feed featuring naturalist/docent with penguin biofacts  \n  \n  \nSaturday:9:30 a.m. – Ambassador Animal Meet & Greet with African grey parrot Minnow \n10:30 a.m. – Penguin Feed featuring naturalist/docent with penguin biofacts \n10:30 a.m. – Savanna Aviary Chat (Animals of the Savanna Building) \n3:30 p.m. – Penguin Feed featuring naturalist/docent with penguin biofacts \n  \nSunday: \n10:30 a.m. – Penguin Feed featuring naturalist/docent with penguin biofacts \n12:00 p.m. – Sandhill Crane Experience \n2:30 p.m. – Red-tailed Hawk Conservation Chat  \n3:30 p.m. – Penguin Feed featuring naturalist/docent with penguin biofacts  \n    \nThank you to our Presenting Sponsor for Conservation Days:
URL:https://senecaparkzoo.org/event/celebration-of-birds/
LOCATION:At The Zoo\, 2222 St. Paul Street\, Rochester\, New York\, 14621
CATEGORIES:Conservation and Education,Conservation Days
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230622T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230625T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132619
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SUMMARY:Savanna Awareness Weekend
DESCRIPTION:In honor of the various species in our care that are native to the African savanna\, we are celebrating Savanna Awareness Weekend this year!  We will be raising awareness for animals like giraffe\, rhino\, lion\, elephant\, and more June 22 – 25 here at the Zoo.  Make plans to come out to get involved in the fun and learn about the many conservation efforts surrounding this area of the world.  \n			\n									Donate to Conservation\n					 \nTentative Program Schedule \nThursday:11:45 a.m. – Giraffe Feed ($)12:00 p.m. – Naked Mole Rat Keeper Chat1:00 p.m. – Rhino Experience \n3:30 p.m. – Baboon Enrichment   \n  \nFriday: \n11:30 a.m. – Giraffe Keeper Chat (before feed!)12:00 p.m. – Lion Experience 2:30 p.m. – Giraffe Keeper Chat (before feed) \n  \nSaturday:10:30 a.m. – Savanna Monitor Chat in Animals of Savanna building* (Opportunity to see this education animal not normally publicly displayed!)11:45 a.m. – Giraffe Feed ($)12:00 p.m. – Elephant Enrichment1:30 p.m. – Rhino Experience2:45 p.m. – Giraffe Feed ($)  \n  \nSunday: \n12:00 p.m. – Annual Elephant Watermelon Eating Contest!  \n2:00 p.m. – Rhino Enrichment 2:30 p.m. – Reptile Species in Animals of Savanna building2:45 p.m. – Giraffe Feed ($) \n   \nDownload the elephant word search and fun facts! \nLearn more about elephants from this fun puzzle and fact sheet! \nSupport Conservation Efforts \nWe will be raising funds for the Giraffe Conservation Foundation and International Rhino Foundation\, two of our favorite organizations.  \n \n			\n									Donate to Conservation\n					 \nThank you to our Presenting Sponsor for Conservation Days:
URL:https://senecaparkzoo.org/event/savanna-awareness-weekend/
LOCATION:At The Zoo\, 2222 St. Paul Street\, Rochester\, New York\, 14621
CATEGORIES:Conservation and Education,Conservation Days,Home Page
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230616T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230616T210000
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SUMMARY:ZooBrew June 2023
DESCRIPTION:At the Zoo – June 16 / 5:30 pm\n** ZooBrew Season is Here! June’s Theme for musical acts is Rock the River ** \nSpend an evening outdoors at the Zoo with a drink in hand at ZooBrew! Enjoy great live music\, delicious food and drink\, and animal experiences at this after-hours event exclusively for adults 21+. \nZooBrew supports elephant conservation with a portion of each ticket sold. ZooBrews have raised nearly $60\,000 for elephant conservation. Help us reach our goal of raising $8\,000 for elephant conservation in 2023! \nJoin us at the only event in town where you can help save elephants from extinction just by attending! \nTICKETS AVAILABLE AT GATE Until 7 P.M.\n**Limited number of tickets will be made available. Advance ticket sales end at 2 p.m. the day of ZooBrew or when sold out. Tickets are date specific and non-refundable. All sales are final. Should a ticket holder be unable to attend the event\, the purchase will be considered a donation. \nTickets are $10 in advance or $15 at the door (if available)\, and include event admission\, live music\, and animal experiences. Beer\, wine\, and food will be available for purchase. This event is held rain or shine. \nDate:    June 16th \nPrice:     $10 in advance or $15 at the Front Gate  \nMusic:  Bellwether Breaks  and  Genesee Saw  \nVIP Tickets: \nGet a VIP ticket which includes a guaranteed parking spot in the Cornell Cooperative Extension lot\, admission\, separate VIP entry\, and 2 drink tickets. Any guests who carpool with the VIP ticketholder must purchase a general admission ticket in advance. Only 90 VIP tickets available!  \nPrice: $50 \n  \n TICKETS AVAILABLE AT GATE Until 7 P.M.\n  \nThank you to Presenting Sponsor: \n \nAnd to our ZooBrew Entertainment Sponsor:
URL:https://senecaparkzoo.org/event/zoobrew-june23/
LOCATION:At The Zoo\, 2222 St. Paul Street\, Rochester\, New York\, 14621
CATEGORIES:Special Events,ZooBrew
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230610T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230610T130000
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SUMMARY:PRIDE at the Zoo!
DESCRIPTION:Join Rochester LGBTQ+ Together for Pop-Up Pride events at various venues around Monroe County on 2nd Saturdays monthly. Their June program is Pop-Up Pride Day at the Zoo on Saturday\, June 10 from 11:00-1:00 p.m. here at Seneca Park Zoo! Meet up inside the main gate around 11:00 or stroll the Zoo at leisure. Don’t forget to wear your rainbow Pride colors/outfits and accessories. The keepers usually have some fun LGBTQ+ themed enrichment to provide the animals too! We can’t wait to see you at the Zoo!\n\nAccessibility Note: There is paved parking adjacent to the zoo. Restrooms are located within the zoo.\n\nNote: Event will be held rain or shine.\n\nQuestions? Contact RocLGBTQTogether@gmail.com\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore Information
URL:https://senecaparkzoo.org/event/pride-at-the-zoo/
LOCATION:At The Zoo\, 2222 St. Paul Street\, Rochester\, New York\, 14621
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230608T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230611T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132619
CREATED:20230428T182338Z
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SUMMARY:Ocean Conservation Weekend 2023
DESCRIPTION:Join us June 8-11 in celebrating and supporting World Ocean Day (June 8) with our Ocean Conservation Weekend here at the Zoo!  People everywhere can celebrate and take action for our shared ocean\, which connects us all. Check out our social channels for some great content\, activities and more. We will also be raising money for a couple of our favorite conservation organizations: The Marine Mammal Center and the Coral Reef Alliance. We have a special collaboration painting to giveaway this time around – for every $5 donated to either our online Facebook fundraiser or one onsite will have a chance to win a painting made by polar bear Anoki\, one of the sea lions\, and one of the African penguins! \nDonate to Ocean Conservation Fundraiser \nTentative Program Schedule \nThursday:10:30 a.m. –Penguin Feed with Keeper Chat 11:15 a.m. – Polar Bear Experience 2:30 p.m. – Sea Lion Experience3:00 p.m. – Penguin Feed with Keeper Chat  \nFriday:10:30 a.m. –Penguin Feed with Keeper Chat  \n12:00 p.m. – Sea Lion Experience 3:00 p.m. – Penguin Feed with Keeper Chat 3:30 p.m. – Sea Lion Experience  \nSaturday:10:30 a.m. –Penguin Feed with Keeper Chat 11:15 a.m. – Sea Lion Experience12:00 p.m. – Reef Tank Keeper Chat3:00 p.m. – Penguin Feed with Keeper Chat  \nSunday: \n10:30 a.m. –Penguin Feed with Keeper Chat 11:15 a.m. – Polar Bear Enrichment 2:30 p.m. – Sea Lion Experience3:00 p.m. – Penguin Feed with Keeper Chat  \nCheck back closer to the event for more information! \nProtecting Our Planet: The 30×30 Plan – The Campaign for Nature is a partnership between the Wyss Campaign for Nature\, National Geographic\, and over 100 conservation organizations. They are calling on civic leaders to create new policies to protect 30% of the planet by 2030. Learn more from Zoo Keeper Randi Krieger here. \nKeeper Connection: Sea Lion Stranding & Marine Mammal Care Center – In 2015\, there was a mass stranding of California sea lions due to the rise in temperature in the ocean. Check out this brief blog by Zoologist Mary Ellen Ostrander to learn how she helped protect and save sea lion lives from lack of fish and pollution with the Marine Mammal Care Center in California. Read Here  \nSea Lion Diet\, Food Prep & Where We Get Fish With Assistant Curator Kellee Wolowitz: \nhttps://youtu.be/L5w3PmkKBvA \nOverfishing and What We Can Do to Help With Zoo Keeper Kevin Blakely: \nhttps://youtu.be/pj9-wZXmvHI \nSeneca Park Zoo Coral Reef Exhibit With Facts: \nhttps://youtu.be/PybQqLldeDk \nOcean Acidification Experiment With Zoo Keepers \nhttps://youtu.be/51Xjz2lq25w \nThank you to our Presenting Sponsor for Conservation Days:
URL:https://senecaparkzoo.org/event/ocean-weekend23/
LOCATION:At The Zoo\, 2222 St. Paul Street\, Rochester\, New York\, 14621
CATEGORIES:Conservation and Education,Conservation Days
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230603T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230603T213000
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CREATED:20230307T195628Z
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SUMMARY:Zoobilation Gala 2023
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://senecaparkzoo.org/event/zoobilation2023/
CATEGORIES:Zoobilation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230525T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230525T180000
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CREATED:20230518T161140Z
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UID:10000322-1685034000-1685037600@senecaparkzoo.org
SUMMARY:Plastic Pollution Seabin Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join zoo naturalists to maintain plastic collection devices called Seabins located in the Genesee River. These Seabins are placed in Ontario Beach Park to filter any plastics that they encounter in an effort to inform us on what plastics are located in the Genesee River. Come on a walk of the port and help to do routine maintenance on these devices while learning all about the plastic pollution crisis of the river. All materials needed will be provided by zoo staff and all ages are welcome!  \nWhen: Thursday\, May 25\, 2023 @ 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. \n Where: Ontario Beach Park – we will meet at the Dentzel Carousel:  \nhttps://goo.gl/maps/muw4X6TfSqUwSEwG6 \nRegister here
URL:https://senecaparkzoo.org/event/seabin-workshop-may/
LOCATION:Ontario Beach Park – Dentzel Carousel\, 1 Beach Ave\, Rochester\, NY\, 14612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation and Education,Park Clean Up
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230525T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230529T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132619
CREATED:20230424T175013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230525T203708Z
UID:10000302-1685008800-1685376000@senecaparkzoo.org
SUMMARY:Endangered Species Weekend 2023
DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, May 25 through Monday\, May 29 join us for Endangered Species Weekend at Seneca Park Zoo. Guests will learn about the endangered status of the many different species at the Zoo\, and what actions can be taken to help save them from extinction. We will be raising money to specifically support Red Panda Network\, International Rhino Foundation\, Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake SSP\, which you can do through our Facebook fundraiser at the button below. For every $5 donated you will be entered to win an animal-made painting from either red panda or rhino! \nGuests will have the opportunity to enjoy animal enrichment demonstrations\, and visit naturalist/docent-led stations that will enhance their understanding of endangered animals at the Zoo\, like the red panda\, rhino or Panamanian golden frog\, and the threats their natural counterparts face. \n  \n			\n						Support Conservation\n					 \nProgram Schedule \nThursday:10:30 a.m. – Penguin Feed with Keeper Chat 11:15 a.m. – Red Panda Enrichment12:00 p.m. – Pancake Tortoise Meet & Greet (location dependent on weather)1:30 p.m. – Rhino Experience2:00 p.m. – Venomous Snake Meet & Greet with a Keeper 3:00 p.m. – Penguin Feed with Keeper Chat  \nFriday:10:30 a.m. – Penguin Feed with Keeper Chat 11:15 a.m. – Vet Chat (in front of tiger habitat)12:00 p.m. – Elephant Enrichment1:30 p.m. – Panamanian Golden Frog Keeper Chat (Creatures From the River’s Edge building)3:00 p.m. – Penguin Feed with Keeper Chat  \nSaturday:10:30 a.m. – Penguin Feed with Keeper Chat 10:30 a.m. – Leaf-Tailed Gecko Keeper Chat (Creatures from the River’s Edge)12:00 p.m. – Elephant Experience1:30 p.m. – Rhino Enrichment3:00 p.m. – Penguin Feed with Keeper Chat3:30 p.m. – Giraffe Enrichment  \nSunday:10:30 a.m. – Penguin Feed with Keeper Chat 10:30 a.m. – Red Panda Enrichment12:00 p.m. – Elephant Experience2:30 p.m. – Sturgeon Conservation Chat 3:00 p.m. – Penguin Feed with Keeper Chat  \nMonday:10:30 a.m. – Penguin Feed with Keeper Chat 10:30 a.m. – Snow Leopard Experience11:15 a.m. – Lake Sturgeon Weights from the Pond1:30 p.m. – Rhino Enrichment 3:00 p.m. – Penguin Feed with Keeper Chat  \nThank you to our Presenting Sponsor for Conservation Days:
URL:https://senecaparkzoo.org/event/endangered-species-weekend23/
LOCATION:At The Zoo\, 2222 St. Paul Street\, Rochester\, New York\, 14621
CATEGORIES:Conservation and Education,Conservation Days
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230513T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230513T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132619
CREATED:20230314T163459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230424T173046Z
UID:10000294-1683968400-1683979200@senecaparkzoo.org
SUMMARY:Community Cleanup - El Camino Trail 5/13
DESCRIPTION:Join like-minded neighbors to help clean-up our local green spaces. You’ll be amazed at the impact a focused group can make in just a couple hours. Help us make Rochester a cleaner\, greener city! Please dress for the weather and bring water to stay hydrated. Tools\, bags\, and gloves will be provided and all ages are welcome to attend. \nWhen: Saturday\, May 13\, 2023 @ 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. \n\n Where: El Camino Trail – we will meet at St. Paul Pocket Park here:  \nhttps://goo.gl/maps/oVmjJHrvmTPi4zt98 \n  \nRegister here \nThank you to our Presenting Sponsor for Community Cleanups:
URL:https://senecaparkzoo.org/event/cc-camino-trail-5-13/
LOCATION:El Camino Trail\, Rochester\, New York
CATEGORIES:Conservation and Education,Park Clean Up
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230505T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230505T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132619
CREATED:20230313T161613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230505T190724Z
UID:10000288-1683307800-1683320400@senecaparkzoo.org
SUMMARY:ZooBrew May 2023 - Cinco de Rhino!
DESCRIPTION:** ZooBrew is BACK for the full season – tickets on sale now!** \nSpend an evening outdoors at the Zoo with a drink in hand at ZooBrew! Enjoy great live music\, delicious food and drink\, and animal experiences at this after-hours event exclusively for adults 21+. \n			\n						Tickets Available at the Gate\n					 \nZooBrew typically supports elephant conservation with a portion of each ticket sold. However\, this year we are making this first kick-off event a special version to support rhino conservation in honor of ‘Cinco de Rhino!’ ZooBrews have raised nearly $60\,000 for elephant conservation and we want to share a little of that support with rhinos this year. Help us reach our goal! \nJoin us at the only event in town where you can help save elephants rhinos from extinction just by attending! \n**Limited number of tickets available. Advance ticket sales end at 2 p.m. the day of ZooBrew or when sold out. Tickets are date specific and non-refundable. All sales are final. Should a ticket holder be unable to attend the event\, the purchase will be considered a donation. \nTickets are $10 in advance or $15 at the door (if available)\, and include event admission\, live music\, and animal experiences. Beer\, wine\, and food will be available for purchase. This event is held rain or shine. \nDate:    May 5th \nVIP Tickets: – $50 – only 100 available!  \nIncludes a dedicated parking spot in the Cornell Lot\, express entry at the VIP ZooBrew Entrance\, and 2 drink tickets. Guests carpooling with a VIP Ticketholder should purchase their own general admission tickets but may use the VIP Entrance. \nGeneral Admission:     $10 in advance or $15 at the Front Gate \nMusic: The Transport  – Laur N’ Steve  – Miles Watts and the Brothers from Other Mothers  \nQuestions? Contact us at zoobrew@senecazoo.org \n Check back for tickets as the date get closer! \nZooBrew Dates Later This Year: June 16 – July 14 – August 11 – Sept. 8 \n			\n						Tickets Available at the Gate\n					 \nThank you to Presenting Sponsor: \n \nAnd to our Entertainment Sponsor:
URL:https://senecaparkzoo.org/event/zoobrew-may23/
LOCATION:At The Zoo\, 2222 St. Paul Street\, Rochester\, New York\, 14621
CATEGORIES:Special Events,ZooBrew
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230422T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230422T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132619
CREATED:20230313T155933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230421T182125Z
UID:10000287-1682157600-1682179200@senecaparkzoo.org
SUMMARY:Earth Day at the Zoo 2023
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Earth Day at the Zoo celebration! Learn all about environmental sustainability and the individual actions you can take to make a difference through onsite experiences\, live discussions with local experts\, an inside look at the Zoo’s conservation programming\, and more. \nThis year\, Earth Day is celebrating its 53rd anniversary and through our virtual and onsite events\, you’ll learn about the conservation challenges of different species over the past five decades\, and come away with ways you can live more sustainably to help protect our Earth for future generations. \nA word from our sponsor who we so appreciate: \nDiamond Packaging is proud to celebrate Earth Day by partnering with the Seneca Park Zoo to help kids plant trees and seeds for butterfly gardens. \nNow in its ninth year\, Diamond’s Earth Day partnership with the Zoo is an ideal way to educate and inspire visitors about conservation. It is also an opportunity for Diamond to discuss its industry-leading sustainability initiatives. \n  \nSchedule of Events \n   \nPlenty of Onsite Activities to Learn From and Participate In: \n\nRecycling activity station hosted by our Earth Day sponsor\, Diamond Packaging\, and the Zoo Society’s Urban Ecologist Team\nSapling & pollinator plant seed station\, which  will have 250 blue spruce saplings and 300-500 batches of seeds for guests to plant in biodegradable planters.  \nOnsite exhibit hosted by Finger Lakes Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management (FL PRISM) on invasive species monitoring and remediation. \nActivities and informative stations from local conservation partners\, Zoo Naturalists and Urban Ecologists\nCommunity Cleanup at Durand Eastman Beach from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Register here..\n\n  \nAnimal Programming/Enrichment* \n10:30 a.m. – Polar Bear \n11:30 a.m. – Snakes of Madagascar  \n1:30 p.m. – Rhino  \n2:30 p.m. – River Otter \n  \n* Animal demos/enrichment is always subject to change/cancellation without notice due to to the care and comfort of the animal. \n  \nOther Great Earth Day Resources: \nThe Canopy Project – For every $1 donated 1 tree is planted! \nSnailing at Chittenango Falls (blog) \nWater and Where it Goes (blog) \nRecycling \nOtter Recycling (video) \nLearn to How to Compost! (video) \nRecycling Guides (Downloadable PDFs): \nMixed Recycling Guide 1 \nMixed Recycling Guide 2 \n  \nClimate Focused \nHeat Trapping Metaphor (video) \nResponsible Consumerism \nCheck out these programs and apps they have created to download and use to make sure you are making sustainable choices when you shop! \nSeafood Watch \nSustainable Palm Oil \nUpcycling \nPaper Bag-Basket Project \nPlanters Project  \nSteps Toward Personal Sustainability \n  \nThe 2023 City Nature Challenge\n  \nHelp Rochester compete with cities all around the world to make the most observations of nature\, find the most species\, and engage the most people over a three-day period! \n Learn More  \nThank you to our Presenting Sponsor: \n \n  \nAnd thanks to RG&E for their support of this day as well! \n \n 
URL:https://senecaparkzoo.org/event/earth-day23/
LOCATION:At The Zoo\, 2222 St. Paul Street\, Rochester\, New York\, 14621
CATEGORIES:Conservation Days
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230422T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230422T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132619
CREATED:20230314T162015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230314T162305Z
UID:10000293-1682154000-1682164800@senecaparkzoo.org
SUMMARY:Earth Day Community Cleanup - Durand Eastman Beach 4/22
DESCRIPTION:Join like-minded neighbors to help clean-up our local green spaces. You’ll be amazed at the impact a focused group can make in just a couple hours. Help us make Rochester a cleaner\, greener city! Please dress for the weather and bring water to stay hydrated. Tools\, bags\, and gloves will be provided and all ages are welcome to attend. \n  \nWhen: Saturday\, April 22\, 2023 @ 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.\n Where: Durand Eastman Beach – we will meet at Parking Lot B here: https://goo.gl/maps/sant8uLcUyY7yA238 \n  \nRegister here
URL:https://senecaparkzoo.org/event/cc-durand-4-22/
LOCATION:Durand Eastman Beach\, 1342 Lake Shore Blvd\, Rochester\, NY\, 14614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation and Education,Park Clean Up
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230420T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230420T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132619
CREATED:20230324T190210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230418T192418Z
UID:10000298-1682013600-1682019000@senecaparkzoo.org
SUMMARY:Wildlife Camera Tagging Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join a Zoo Naturalist to learn how to take part in wildlife conservation from your own home! Since 2018\, the Seneca Park Zoo has been using wildlife cameras to find what animals live where in our city and how they are able to survive in our city. \nThis virtual workshop will train volunteers on how to access our images from home and identify what animals we are finding in them! This is a great way to take part in local conservation and learn about the animals of our area. \nWhen: Thursday 4/20 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. \nWhere: Zoom Link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88291095464 \nIf you are interested in attending this educational workshop\, please register here. 
URL:https://senecaparkzoo.org/event/camera-tagging/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Conservation and Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230413T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230413T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132619
CREATED:20230320T163218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230320T165334Z
UID:10000297-1681412400-1681417800@senecaparkzoo.org
SUMMARY:Pages with Purpose: Virtual Book Group with Astronaut-Author Nicole Stott
DESCRIPTION:When Nicole Stott first saw Earth from space\, she realized how interconnected we are and knew she had to help protect our planetary home. \nJoin us as we take a journey with astronaut and author Nicole Stott to talk about her experiences in space and what that taught her about our home planet here on earth. This is sure to be a truly fascinating conversation you won’t want to miss! \nBook: Back to Earth: What Life in Space Taught Me About Our Home Planet – And Our Mission to Protect It \nAuthor: Nicole Stott \nDate: April 13 \nTime: 7:00 pm EST \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“In Back to Earth\, my former space crewmate Nicole Stott poignantly captures what astronauts experience when looking at Earth from space: a life-changing view of our beautiful yet fragile home\, one that is in need of our stewardship. A must read for anyone who cares about this planet—which should be all of us.” \n– Astronaut Scott Kelly\, New York Times-bestselling author of Endurance \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“Stott shows us that Earth is our ship—and if we’re not careful\, we’re sunk. Her experiences convinced her that we can all do something to make the world better. The tasks ahead\, and the views\, are tremendous.” \n—Bill Nye\, the science guy \n\n\n\n\n\nRegister to Attend
URL:https://senecaparkzoo.org/event/pwp-april13/
CATEGORIES:Pages with Purpose Virtual Book Group
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230408T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230408T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132619
CREATED:20230314T145840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230314T145840Z
UID:10000292-1680944400-1680955200@senecaparkzoo.org
SUMMARY:Community Cleanup - Lower Maplewood Park 4/8
DESCRIPTION:Join like-minded neighbors to help clean-up our local green spaces. You’ll be amazed at the impact a focused group can make in just a couple hours. Help us make Rochester a cleaner\, greener city! Please dress for the weather and bring water to stay hydrated. Tools\, bags\, and gloves will be provided and all ages are welcome to attend. \nWhen: Saturday\, April 8\, 2023 @ 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.\n Where: Lower Maplewood Park \n  \nRegister here
URL:https://senecaparkzoo.org/event/cc-maplewood-april23/
LOCATION:Lower Maplewood Park\, Maplewood Park\, Rochester\, 14615
CATEGORIES:Conservation and Education,Park Clean Up
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230403T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230409T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132619
CREATED:20230314T143221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230404T135558Z
UID:10000291-1680516000-1681056000@senecaparkzoo.org
SUMMARY:Cats & Conservation Awareness Week
DESCRIPTION:Cats & Conservation Awareness Week 4/3 – 4/9  \nWe are celebrating the many felines in our care with Cats & Conservation Awareness Week! In addition to all the great programming you see below\, there will also be stations and activities setup around the Zoo where you will be able to learn more about some of the fantastic felines in our care and their counterparts in nature they help support. We will be running fundraisers online and onsite that will go to support our partners at Lion Landscapes\, Snow Leopard Trust\, and Tiger Conservation Campaign. Donate here. \nIt’s also one of our favorite time 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 here. \nAll spring break programming is free with Zoo admission. \n \n																														 \nSchedule of ProgramsSaturday\, April 1 – Sunday\, April 9 \n Saturday\, April 1 \n10:30 a.m. – Penguin Experience \n10:30 a.m. – Snow Leopard Experience \n11:15 a.m. – Reptile Keeper Chat \n12:00 p.m. – Elephant Experience \n1:30 p.m. – White Rhino Keeper Chat  \n2:30 p.m. – River Otter Experience \n3:00 p.m. – Penguin Experience  \n3:30 p.m. – Sea Lion Experience  \n  Sunday\, April 2 \n10:30 a.m. – Penguin Experience \n10:30 a.m. – Red Panda Experience \n11:15 a.m. – Elephant Experience \n12:00 p.m. – Naked Mole Rat Experience \n1:30 p.m. – Polar Bear Experience \n2:30 p.m. – Conservation Chat – River’s Edge \n3:00 p.m. – Penguin Experience \n3:30 p.m. – River Otter Experience \n Monday\, April 3 \n10:30 a.m. – Penguin Experience \n10:30 a.m. – Snow Leopard Experience  \n11:15 a.m. – Sandhill Crane Experience  \n12:00 p.m. – Sea Lion Experience \n1:30 p.m. – White Rhino Keeper Chat \n2:30 p.m. – Conservation Chat – Snowy Owl \n3:00 p.m. – Penguin Experience \n3:30 p.m. – River Otter Experience \n Tuesday\, April 4 \n10:30 a.m. – Penguin Experience \n10:30 a.m. – Red Panda Experience  \n11:15 a.m. – Canada Lynx Experience  \n12:00 p.m. – Elephant Experience \n1:30 p.m. – Polar Bear Experience \n2:30 p.m. – Naked Mole Rat Keeper Chat \n3:00 p.m. – Penguin Experience \n3:30 p.m. – Baboon Experience \n Wednesday\, April 5 \n10:30 a.m. – Penguin Experience \n10:30 a.m. – Baboon Experience  \n11:15 a.m. – Tiger Experience  \n12:00 p.m. – Elephant Experience \n1:30 p.m. – Frog Keeper Chat \n2:30 p.m. – Conservation Chat – River’s Edge \n3:00 p.m. – Penguin Experience \n3:30 p.m. – Sea Lion Experience \n  Thursday\, April 6 \n10:30 a.m. – Penguin Experience \n10:30 a.m. – Lynx Experience  \n11:15 a.m. – Sea Lion Experience  \n12:00 p.m. – Naked Mole Rat Keeper Chat \n1:30 p.m. – Cichlid Keeper Chat \n2:30 p.m. – Polar Bear Experience \n3:00 p.m. – Penguin Experience \n3:30 p.m. – Baboon Experience \n Friday\, April 7 \n10:30 a.m. – Penguin Experience \n10:30 a.m. – Vet Chat \n11:15 a.m. – Lion Experience  \n12:00 p.m. – Sea Lion Experience \n1:30 p.m. – White Rhino Keeper Chat \n2:30 p.m. – Conservation Chat – Snowy Owl \n3:00 p.m. – Penguin Experience \n3:30 p.m. – Sea Lion Experience \n Saturday\, April 8 \n10:30 a.m. – Penguin Experience \n10:30 a.m. – Snow Leopard Experience  \n11:15 a.m. – Reptile Keeper Chat  \n12:00 p.m. – Elephant Experience \n1:30 p.m. – White Rhino Keeper Chat \n2:30 p.m. – River Otter Experience \n3:00 p.m. – Penguin Experience \n3:30 p.m. – Sea Lion Experience \n Sunday\, April 9 \n10:30 a.m. – Penguin Experience \n10:30 a.m. – Red Panda Experience  \n11:15 a.m. – Elephant Experience  \n12:00 p.m. – Naked Mole Rat Keeper Chat \n1:30 p.m. – Snow Leopard Experience \n2:30 p.m. – Conservation Chat – River’s Edge \n3:00 p.m. – Penguin Experience \n3:30 p.m. – River Otter Experience \n  \nSpring Break Programs are weather dependent and subject to change without notice.  \n Print Calendar of Schedule
URL:https://senecaparkzoo.org/event/cat-week/
LOCATION:At The Zoo\, 2222 St. Paul Street\, Rochester\, New York\, 14621
CATEGORIES:Conservation and Education,Conservation Days,Spring Break Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230403T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230407T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132619
CREATED:20221117T183156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230221T145623Z
UID:10000273-1680512400-1680883200@senecaparkzoo.org
SUMMARY:Spring Break ZooCamp
DESCRIPTION:Fight or Flight – SOLD OUT\n  \nMonday\, April 3 – Friday\, April 7\, 2023 \n  \nIf you were an animal\, would you fight or fly in the face of danger? In this camp\, we will investigate the defenses of several different types of animals and how they use those defenses to survive. Our Frequently Asked Questions page is a great resource for many of the questions you may have. \n  \nFor ages 5 through 9 \n  \nFull-day: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. \nHalf-day: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. \n   \nCOST \nMembers: $155 for half-day; $255 for full-day \nNon-members: $175 for half-day; $280 for full-day \n THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST – THIS CAMP IS CURRENTLY SOLD OUT \nParticipants must register for the full week of camp; no single day options are available. Registration is non-refundable. \nAfter care is available! The ZooCamp day ends at 4pm\, but you can choose to extend your child’s day at the Zoo with after care until 5pm. The fee is $25 for the week.
URL:https://senecaparkzoo.org/event/spring-break-zoocamp-23/
LOCATION:At The Zoo\, 2222 St. Paul Street\, Rochester\, New York\, 14621
CATEGORIES:Break ZooCamp,Education Events,Spring Break ZooCamp,ZooCamp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230401T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230409T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132619
CREATED:20230313T150316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230327T172937Z
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SUMMARY:Spring Break Programs
DESCRIPTION: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 here. \nAll spring break programming is free with Zoo admission. \nCats & Conservation Awareness Week 4/3 – 4/9  \nSpring Break Week also coincides with our Cats & Conservation Awareness Week! In addition to all the great programming you see below\, there will also be stations and activities setup around the Zoo where you will be able to learn more about some of the fantastic felines in our care and their counterparts in nature they help support. We will be running fundraisers online and onsite that will go to support our partners at Lion Landscapes\, Snow Leopard Trust\, and Tiger Conservation Campaign.  \n \n																														 \nSchedule of ProgramsSaturday\, April 1 – Sunday\, April 9 \n Saturday\, April 1 \n10:30 a.m. – Penguin Experience \n10:30 a.m. – Snow Leopard Experience \n11:15 a.m. – Reptile Keeper Chat \n12:00 p.m. – Elephant Experience \n1:30 p.m. – White Rhino Keeper Chat  \n2:30 p.m. – River Otter Experience \n3:00 p.m. – Penguin Experience  \n3:30 p.m. – Sea Lion Experience  \n  Sunday\, April 2 \n10:30 a.m. – Penguin Experience \n10:30 a.m. – Red Panda Experience \n11:15 a.m. – Elephant Experience \n12:00 p.m. – Naked Mole Rat Experience \n1:30 p.m. – Polar Bear Experience \n2:30 p.m. – Conservation Chat – River’s Edge \n3:00 p.m. – Penguin Experience \n3:30 p.m. – River Otter Experience \n Monday\, April 3 \n10:30 a.m. – Penguin Experience \n10:30 a.m. – Snow Leopard Experience  \n11:15 a.m. – Sandhill Crane Experience  \n12:00 p.m. – Sea Lion Experience \n1:30 p.m. – White Rhino Keeper Chat \n2:30 p.m. – Conservation Chat – Snowy Owl \n3:00 p.m. – Penguin Experience \n3:30 p.m. – River Otter Experience \n Tuesday\, April 4 \n10:30 a.m. – Penguin Experience \n10:30 a.m. – Red Panda Experience  \n11:15 a.m. – Canada Lynx Experience  \n12:00 p.m. – Elephant Experience \n1:30 p.m. – Polar Bear Experience \n2:30 p.m. – Naked Mole Rat Keeper Chat \n3:00 p.m. – Penguin Experience \n3:30 p.m. – Baboon Experience \n Wednesday\, April 5 \n10:30 a.m. – Penguin Experience \n10:30 a.m. – Baboon Experience  \n11:15 a.m. – Tiger Experience  \n12:00 p.m. – Elephant Experience \n1:30 p.m. – Frog Keeper Chat \n2:30 p.m. – Conservation Chat – River’s Edge \n3:00 p.m. – Penguin Experience \n3:30 p.m. – Sea Lion Experience \n  Thursday\, April 6 \n10:30 a.m. – Penguin Experience \n10:30 a.m. – Lynx Experience  \n11:15 a.m. – Sea Lion Experience  \n12:00 p.m. – Naked Mole Rat Keeper Chat \n1:30 p.m. – Cichlid Keeper Chat \n2:30 p.m. – Polar Bear Experience \n3:00 p.m. – Penguin Experience \n3:30 p.m. – Baboon Experience \n Friday\, April 7 \n10:30 a.m. – Penguin Experience \n10:30 a.m. – Vet Chat \n11:15 a.m. – Lion Experience  \n12:00 p.m. – Sea Lion Experience \n1:30 p.m. – White Rhino Keeper Chat \n2:30 p.m. – Conservation Chat – Snowy Owl \n3:00 p.m. – Penguin Experience \n3:30 p.m. – Sea Lion Experience \n Saturday\, April 8 \n10:30 a.m. – Penguin Experience \n10:30 a.m. – Snow Leopard Experience  \n11:15 a.m. – Reptile Keeper Chat  \n12:00 p.m. – Elephant Experience \n1:30 p.m. – White Rhino Keeper Chat \n2:30 p.m. – River Otter Experience \n3:00 p.m. – Penguin Experience \n3:30 p.m. – Sea Lion Experience \n Sunday\, April 9 \n10:30 a.m. – Penguin Experience \n10:30 a.m. – Red Panda Experience  \n11:15 a.m. – Elephant Experience  \n12:00 p.m. – Naked Mole Rat Keeper Chat \n1:30 p.m. – Snow Leopard Experience \n2:30 p.m. – Conservation Chat – River’s Edge \n3:00 p.m. – Penguin Experience \n3:30 p.m. – River Otter Experience \n  \nSpring Break Programs are weather dependent and subject to change without notice.  \n Print Calendar of Schedule
URL:https://senecaparkzoo.org/event/spring-break23/
LOCATION:At The Zoo\, 2222 St. Paul Street\, Rochester\, New York\, 14621
CATEGORIES:Conservation and Education,Spring Break Programs
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230325T160000
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SUMMARY:Scouts BSA - Merit Badge Workshop: Bird Study
DESCRIPTION:Merit Badge Workshop: Bird Study\n  \nDuring this workshop scouts will discover how birds can be indicators of the health of an ecosystem. We will practice our naturalist skills as we identify birds and sketch them in field notebooks. Scouts will observe birds to identify how they are adapted to their habitats. This workshop is taught by a certified merit badge counselor. \nThis experience will help fulfill requirements 1\, 2\, 4-7\, and 10-11 of the merit badge. \n  \nCost: $30 per scout \n  \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://senecaparkzoo.org/event/scouts-bsa-merit-badge-workshop-bird-study23/
LOCATION:At The Zoo\, 2222 St. Paul Street\, Rochester\, New York\, 14621
CATEGORIES:Boy Scout Workshops,Education Events,Scout Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230311T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230311T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132619
CREATED:20230309T150317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230309T150919Z
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SUMMARY:Seneca Park Zoo Job Fair
DESCRIPTION:We’re hiring! Join in a tradition of unforgettable guest services\, revenue generative support\, and friendship.  \nLearn more by stopping in at our job fair right here at the Zoo on  Saturday\, March 11 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Position available in the following areas: \n\nAdmissions Guest Services \nZoo Shop Associate\nAll Restaurant Positions
URL:https://senecaparkzoo.org/event/seneca-park-zoo-job-fair/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230309T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230309T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132619
CREATED:20230119T161816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230124T145844Z
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SUMMARY:Homeschool ZooClass Series March 2023
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://senecaparkzoo.org/event/homeschool-zooclass-series-march23/
CATEGORIES:Conservation and Education,Education Events,Homeschool ZooClass
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230225T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230226T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132619
CREATED:20230123T154306Z
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SUMMARY:Polar Bear Weekend 2023
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Polar Bear Weekend 2023 as we will be celebrating these amazing animals and raise awareness of the shrinking habitat they live in on Saturday\, February 25 and Sunday\, February 26 (International Polar Bear Day falls on Monday\, February 27 this year) both virtually and live at the Zoo. 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\, information materials and Anoki’s family tree gallery! \nThe 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 Night! Join us as the Amerks host the Laval Rockets at 7:05 p.m. at The Blue Cross Arena. The Amerks will wear special polar bear-themed jerseys in support of polar bear awareness. \nSchedule for Live Enrichment Demos: \nMake 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!). \nWhen: Saturday & Sunday at 11:00 am and 2:30 pm \n* Live enrichment is always subject to change/cancellation without prior notice due to unforeseen circumstances that may arise \n  \nSupport polar bear conservation and raise awareness of the shrinking habitat they live by donating to our fundraiser that will go to our partners who do great work in the field\, Polar Bears International. They are the the only conservation organization dedicated solely to wild polar bears. \nFor every $5 donated you will also be automatically entered to win a polar bear prize bundle\, which includes some PBI swag (polar bear plush\, water bottle\, hat\, and reusable bag). \n \n			\n						Support Polar Bear Conservation\n					 \n\nVirtual Content:  \nWelcome to Polar Bear Weekend! Check out these awesome and informative graphics from our friends at Polar Bears International and donate to our fundraiser to support them! \nSee 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. \nQ&A with PBI’s Director of Field Operations\, BJ Kirschhoffer\, on the Svalbard Maternal Den Study \nThe Quest for New Den-Detection Technology – Learn about PBI’s fieldwork with artificial dens. Being able to find and map polar bear dens hidden under the snow will help ensure moms and cubs aren’t disturbed. \n\nOn the Blog:  \nCheck out this new blog on our site by Dr. Karyn Rode\, Research Wildlife Biologist with U.S. Geological Survey – Alaska Science Center for a summary of one study we are currently taking part in with Anoki on estimating the importance of land-based\, human-provisioned foods in polar bears affected by sea ice loss. This is a great example of how animals in conservation care can have a direct impact on research and projects being done to help their counterparts in nature. \n  \nZoos Support Polar Bear Conservation Research in the Wild – This guest essay contributed by Dr. Thea Bechshoft\, Conservation Programs Associate and Staff Scientist Polar Bears International\, first appeared in our January 2023 edition of ZooNooz.
URL:https://senecaparkzoo.org/event/polar-bear-weekend23/
LOCATION:At The Zoo\, 2222 St. Paul Street\, Rochester\, New York\, 14621
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230224T190500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230224T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132619
CREATED:20230118T171502Z
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SUMMARY:Defend the Ice Night 2023
DESCRIPTION:Defend the Ice Night!  \n\nSeneca Park Zoo is 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. Zoo members receive special pricing on tickets for Amerks home games in February. The ZooMobile will also be making an appearance at select home games throughout the month. Read the full press release here.  \nHighlighting the month’s festivities is “Defend the Ice Night”\, presented by Seneca Park Zoo\, on Saturday\, Feb. 24 when the Amerks host the Laval Rockets at 7:05 p.m. at The Blue Cross Arena. The Amerks will also wear special polar bear-themed jerseys along with matching socks in support of polar bear awareness that will be auctioned off online. The online auction will be open for bidding beginning the week of the game and will run through 6:00 p.m. on Saturday\, Feb. 26. Winners will be contacted directly. Proceeds from the jersey auction will be donated to Seneca Park Zoo Society and Polar Bears International. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nZoo Member Tickets\n\n\nGeneral Admission Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\nOnline Jersey Auction
URL:https://senecaparkzoo.org/event/defend-the-ice-night-2023/
LOCATION:Blue Cross Arena\, 1 War Mem Sq\, Rochester\, 14614\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230220T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230224T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132619
CREATED:20221117T165056Z
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SUMMARY:Winter Break ZooCamp
DESCRIPTION:Hot & Cold\n  \nMonday\, February 20 through Friday\, February 24 \n  \nWhen school is out\, send your child to the Zoo where we will spend the week learning about the many hot and cold habitats animals live in\, as well as spending some time in the cold ourselves as we explore Seneca Park Zoo in the winter! \n  \nFor ages 5 through 9 \n  \nFull-day: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. \nHalf-day: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. \n   \nCOST   \nMembers: $155 for half-day; $255 for full-day \nNon-members: $175 for half-day; $280 for full-day \n REGISTER \nParticipants must register for the full week of camp; no single day options are available. Registration is non-refundable but is transferable to another camp. \nAfter care is available! The ZooCamp day ends at 4pm\, but you can choose to extend your child’s day at the Zoo with after care until 5pm. The fee is $25 for the week. 
URL:https://senecaparkzoo.org/event/winter-break-zoocamp-23/
LOCATION:At The Zoo\, 2222 St. Paul Street\, Rochester\, New York\, 14621
CATEGORIES:Break ZooCamp,Education Events,Winter Break ZooCamp,ZooCamp
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