BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Seneca Park Zoo - ECPv6.18.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:Seneca Park Zoo
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://senecaparkzoo.org
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Seneca Park Zoo
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/New_York
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20210314T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20211107T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20220313T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20221106T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20230312T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20231105T060000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221001T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221001T170000
DTSTAMP:20220929T144445Z
CREATED:20220928T171949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220929T144445Z
UID:10000207-1664618400-1664643600@senecaparkzoo.org
SUMMARY:Seneca Park Zoo Fall Fest - Kickoff/Scarecrow Weekend!
DESCRIPTION:For the entire month of October we will be celebrating our first-ever Seneca Park Zoo Fall Fest! Enjoy fun Fall décor\, special seasonal treats\, and themed weekends. If the smell and sight of apples\, pumpkins\, scarecrows\, and hay bales is something you’re into then this will be the perfect time to visit the Zoo! \nThis first weekend will feature a fall-themed Zoo and kickoff with the start of our Scarecrow Contest. Guests who visit the Zoo will be able to see scarecrow submissions and vote on their favorite. \nScarecrow Contest Information: \nAll contestants will be supplied with a basic scarecrow “T-frame” which must be used for the basic frame of your scarecrow.  Your creativity and imagination can take it from there!  Here are a few more things we want you to know: \n\nScarecrows can be no taller than 6’   \nScarecrows must be family-friendly\, and can be any theme\, color\, shape\, etc.  \nScarecrows will be displayed outdoors and must be able to withstand all weather conditions \nScarecrows must arrive at the Zoo assembled and ready to display with any accessories securely attached. \nScarecrows can be dropped off at the Zoo any day between September 23 -Oct 5 between 9:30 am and 4:00 pm \nVoting (by Zoo guests) will take place October 8 – 31\, 2022.   \nThe scarecrow that gets the most votes throughout the month will be declared the Fall Fest Scarecrow winner! Winner will receive a private tour of Seneca Park Zoo with Steve Lacy\, Seneca Park Zoo Director. \n\nNeed some creative inspiration?  Check out these videos: \n\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPsCBJDLxFs \n\n\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ThaReMXYGI  
URL:https://senecaparkzoo.org/event/seneca-park-zoo-fall-fest-kickoff-scarecrow-weekend/
LOCATION:At The Zoo\, 2222 St. Paul Street\, Rochester\, New York\, 14621
CATEGORIES:Fall Fest,Special Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://senecaparkzoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/fall-fest-scarecrow-contest-small2.webp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221008T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221008T110000
DTSTAMP:20220929T144350Z
CREATED:20220928T171435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220929T144350Z
UID:10000204-1665223200-1665226800@senecaparkzoo.org
SUMMARY:Invasive Species Early Detection Hike - Maplewood Park (10/8)
DESCRIPTION:Join zoo naturalists and members of the community on a hike Saturday\, October 8th from 10:00 am-11:00 am at Maplewood Park to learn about and find invasive species in our local area. An invasive species is a species of non-native plant or animal that can disrupt the balance\, biodiversity\, and overall health of native plants and animals. The Seneca Park Zoo Society has teamed up with the Finger Lakes Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management (FL-PRISM) to find\, report\, and educate the public on these invasive species by hiking through this area of Rochester that has not yet been surveyed. \nRegister here.
URL:https://senecaparkzoo.org/event/invasive-species-early-detection-hike-maplewood-park-10-8/
LOCATION:Maplewood Park\, 89 Maplewood Dr\, Rochester\, NY\, 14615\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation and Education,Nature Hikes
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://senecaparkzoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Nature-Hike-with-PRISM-070818-Wayne-Smith-15-1-scaled-e1657216604679.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221010T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221010T160000
DTSTAMP:20220928T183138Z
CREATED:20220928T180740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220928T183138Z
UID:10000224-1665392400-1665417600@senecaparkzoo.org
SUMMARY:Day Off ZooCamp - Columbus Day 2022
DESCRIPTION:At the Zoo – October 10 / 9:00 am\n\n\n\n\n\n\nColumbus Day\n\n\n\n\n\nSchool might be on break\, but it’s the perfect time to come to the Zoo! Join us for Day Off ZooCamp as we spend the day looking at the many predators who call Seneca Park Zoo home. \nIt’s like Summer ZooCamp in a single day! \n\n\n\nFor ages 5 through 9 \n\n\n\nFull-day: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. \nThere is no half-day option available for this camp. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nCOST \nMembers: $45 for full-day \nNon-members: $55 for full-day \n\n\nFULL-DAY REGISTRATION\n\n\nPlease check your individual school calendar to confirm the day off. \nRegistration for this program is non-refundable but is transferable to another camp.
URL:https://senecaparkzoo.org/event/day-off-zoocamp-columbus-day-2022/
LOCATION:At The Zoo\, 2222 St. Paul Street\, Rochester\, New York\, 14621
CATEGORIES:Day Off ZooCamp,Education Events,ZooCamp
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://senecaparkzoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Day-off-ZooCamp-Oct2019-Julia-Schlenker-9.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221015T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221016T160000
DTSTAMP:20221014T181140Z
CREATED:20220928T180153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221014T181140Z
UID:10000223-1665828000-1665936000@senecaparkzoo.org
SUMMARY:African Penguin Awareness Weekend
DESCRIPTION:At the Zoo – October 15-16 / 10:00 am – 4:00 pm\nJoin us on Saturday\, October 15 & Sunday October 16 for Penguin Weekend here at the Zoo! Seneca Park Zoo participates in the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ (AZA) SAFE Program for the endangered African penguin. SAFE\, or Saving Animals from Extinction\, seeks to save the most vulnerable wildlife species for future generations. Learn about the Zoo’s colony of African penguins and hear directly from keeper staff about what it’s like to care for them.\nLearn about the threats African penguins face in nature\, such as oil spills and over-fishing\, and find out how you can help protect them by practicing responsible consumerism and supporting the Zoo’s longtime conservation partner\, SANCCOB\, a nonprofit organization working to save seabirds.\nDonate to our Facebook Fundraiser to support penguin conservation that we will have up and running as this event gets closer.\nThis event is FREE with Zoo admission. \nSchedule of Events – Saturday & Sunday\n \n11 a.m. & 2 p.m. – Penguin Talk with Keeper Kevin in the Rocky Coast Gallery (inside underneath) featuring special guest penguin!\n10 a.m. & 3:30 p.m. – Penguin Feed/Enrichment On Habitat\nActivities\, Blogs & Material for Home: \n\nKeeper Connection: Why Don’t the Penguins Swim… Or Do They?\nPenguin Genetics & Breeding in Conservation Care\nSeneca Park Zoo’s Original Seven Penguins\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:\n– #WaddleWeDoWithoutPenguins\n– #WaddleRelayChallenge\n– #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\n			\n						Donate to African Penguin Conservation
URL:https://senecaparkzoo.org/event/african-penguin-awareness-weekend/
LOCATION:At The Zoo\, 2222 St. Paul Street\, Rochester\, New York\, 14621
CATEGORIES:Conservation and Education,Conservation Days
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://senecaparkzoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/1080x1080_Template_SPZ_AP_070722-e1658342108562.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221015T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221016T170000
DTSTAMP:20220928T175854Z
CREATED:20220928T175804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220928T175854Z
UID:10000222-1665828000-1665939600@senecaparkzoo.org
SUMMARY:Seneca Park Zoo Fall Fest - Apple Weekend!
DESCRIPTION:At the Zoo – October 15-16 / 10:00 am – 5:00 pm\n\n\n\n\nFor the entire month of October we will be celebrating our first-ever Seneca Park Zoo Fall Fest! Enjoy fun Fall décor\, special seasonal treats\, and themed weekends. If the smell and sight of apples\, pumpkins\, scarecrows\, and hay bales is something you’re into then this will be the perfect time to visit the Zoo! \nApple Weekend we will have special apple food/drink items and you might even catch some apple enrichment with select animals in addition to featuring all the submissions from our Scarecrow Contest at a fall-themed Zoo. Guests who visit the Zoo will be able to vote on their favorite scarecrow all month long. \nAs always we encourage\, but do not require\, that you reserve your tickets to the Zoo ahead of time which you can do here. 
URL:https://senecaparkzoo.org/event/fallfest-apple/
LOCATION:At The Zoo\, 2222 St. Paul Street\, Rochester\, New York\, 14621
CATEGORIES:Fall Fest,Special Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://senecaparkzoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/fall-fest-apple-small.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221020T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221021T173000
DTSTAMP:20221017T190133Z
CREATED:20221017T190133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221017T190133Z
UID:10000266-1666260000-1666373400@senecaparkzoo.org
SUMMARY:Seneca Park Zoo Fall Fest - Carved Pumpkin Contest
DESCRIPTION:Do you have pumpkin carving skills? Then sign up for the Seneca Park Zoo Carved Pumpkin Contest for our Fall Fest Pumpkin Weekend October 22 and 23! \nPlease note: this contest does NOT involve carving of any kind at the Zoo. You will carve your pumpkin and then bring in the finished product to display and vote on here at the Zoo. Thank you!  \nScarecrow Contest Information: \nHere’s what to do…\n• Get your family or a group together (or do it yourself) and carve your best pumpkin!! Any size\, shape\, color\, theme you like!\n• Bring your carved pumpkin to the Seneca Park Zoo’s Front Office (drop off Thursday\, Oct 20 or Friday\, Oct 22 between 10 am and 5:30 pm)\n• Zoo guests will vote for their favorites Saturday and Sunday\, with the votes counted and winning pumpkin selected Sunday at 4:30 pm!\n• Questions? Call us at 585.565.1553
URL:https://senecaparkzoo.org/event/pumpkin-contest/
LOCATION:At The Zoo\, 2222 St. Paul Street\, Rochester\, New York\, 14621
CATEGORIES:Fall Fest,Special Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://senecaparkzoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/pumpkincarving_SPZ-2-scaled.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221022T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221023T170000
DTSTAMP:20221018T134609Z
CREATED:20220928T173333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221018T134609Z
UID:10000213-1666432800-1666544400@senecaparkzoo.org
SUMMARY:Seneca Park Zoo Fall Fest - Pumpkin Weekend!
DESCRIPTION:At the Zoo – October 22 / 10:00 am\n\n\n\n\nFor the entire month of October we will be celebrating our first-ever Seneca Park Zoo Fall Fest! Enjoy fun Fall décor\, special seasonal treats\, and themed weekends. If the smell and sight of apples\, pumpkins\, scarecrows\, and hay bales is something you’re into then this will be the perfect time to visit the Zoo! \nPumpkin Weekend we will have special pumpkin flavored food/drink items and you might even catch some pumpkin enrichment with select animals in addition to featuring all the submissions from our Scarecrow Contest at a fall-themed Zoo. Guests who visit the Zoo will be able to vote on their favorite scarecrow all month long. We are also having a Carved Pumpkin Contest for you to bring in your already carved pumpkins to display here at the Zoo! \nAs always we encourage\, but do not require\, that you reserve your tickets to the Zoo ahead of time which you can do here. \n\nAnimal Experiences Schedule: \n11:00 am  – Sea Lion (Saturday)  / African Lion (Sunday) \n12:00 pm  – Rhino (Saturday)  /  Elephant (Sunday) \n1:15 pm  –  Red Panda (Saturday) \n2:00 pm –  Tiger (Sunday) \n3:00 pm  – Baboon (Saturday)  /  Otter (Sunday)
URL:https://senecaparkzoo.org/event/fallfest-pumpkin/
LOCATION:At The Zoo\, 2222 St. Paul Street\, Rochester\, New York\, 14621
CATEGORIES:Fall Fest,Special Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://senecaparkzoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/fall-fest-pumpkin-small.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221022T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221022T140000
DTSTAMP:20221021T205021Z
CREATED:20220928T173936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221021T205021Z
UID:10000216-1666436400-1666447200@senecaparkzoo.org
SUMMARY:Community Cleanup - Conkey Corner Park
DESCRIPTION:Conkey Corner Park – October 22 / 11:00 am\n\n\n\n\nJoin 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\, October 22\, 2022 @ 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.\nWhere: Conkey Corner Park  \n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThank you to our Community Cleanup Presenting Sponsor:  \n  \n \n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPhoto by Wayne Smith
URL:https://senecaparkzoo.org/event/cc-conkey/
LOCATION:Conkey Corner Park\, 92 Conkey Ave\, Rochester\, NY\, 14621\, United States
CATEGORIES:Park Clean Up
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://senecaparkzoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/community-cleanup-logo-new.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221029T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221029T110000
DTSTAMP:20220928T173014Z
CREATED:20220928T172942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220928T173014Z
UID:10000210-1667037600-1667041200@senecaparkzoo.org
SUMMARY:Invasive Species Early Detection Hike - Durand Eastman Park (10/29)
DESCRIPTION:Durand Eastman Park – October 29 / 10:00 am\n\n\n\n\nJoin zoo naturalists and members of the community on a hike Saturday\, October 29th from 10:00 am-11:00 am at Durand Eastman Park (Log Cabin Road Parking Lot) to learn about and find invasive species in our local area. An invasive species is a species of non-native plant or animal that can disrupt the balance\, biodiversity\, and overall health of native plants and animals. The Seneca Park Zoo Society has teamed up with the Finger Lakes Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management (FL-PRISM) to find\, report\, and educate the public on these invasive species by hiking through this area of Rochester that has not yet been surveyed. \n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://senecaparkzoo.org/event/hike-durand-eastman-park-10-29/
LOCATION:Durand Eastman Park\, Rochester\, New York
CATEGORIES:Conservation and Education,Nature Hikes
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://senecaparkzoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Nature-Hike-with-PRISM-070818-Wayne-Smith-15-scaled-1.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221029T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221030T170000
DTSTAMP:20221025T150514Z
CREATED:20220928T172321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221025T150514Z
UID:10000208-1667037600-1667149200@senecaparkzoo.org
SUMMARY:Seneca Park Zoo Fall Fest - Halloween Weekend!
DESCRIPTION:At the Zoo – October 29 and 30 / 10:00 am – 5:00 pm\n\n\n\n\nFor the entire month of October we will be celebrating our first-ever Seneca Park Zoo Fall Fest! Enjoy fun Fall décor\, special seasonal treats\, and themed weekends. If the smell and sight of apples\, pumpkins\, scarecrows\, and hay bales is something you’re into then this will be the perfect time to visit the Zoo! \nHalloween Weekend we will have costume parades for you and the family to dress up and show off your awesome Halloween costumes\, in addition to featuring all the submissions from our Scarecrow Contest at a fall-themed Zoo. Guests who visit the Zoo will be able to vote on their favorite scarecrow all month long. \n\nAnimal Enrichment Schedule:\n\n10:30 am – Red Panda (Sat.) / Tiger (Sun.)\n12:00 pm – Giraffe (Sat.) / Rhino (Sun.)\n1:30 pm – Snow Leopard (Sat.) / Red Panda (Sun.)\n3:00 pm – Baboon (Sat.) / Otter (Sun.)\n\n\n\n\nCostume Parade led by Dazzle the Rainbow Unicorn will be held at 11 & 2 both Saturday and Sunday. Howie Hypnotize (11 & 2\, event tent both days)\, and various other special guest friends who will be out and about throughout the weekend for you to meet!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets
URL:https://senecaparkzoo.org/event/fallfest-halloween/
LOCATION:At The Zoo\, 2222 St. Paul Street\, Rochester\, New York\, 14621
CATEGORIES:Fall Fest,Special Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://senecaparkzoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/fall-fest-halloween-small.jpg
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR