BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Seneca Park Zoo - ECPv6.18.3//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: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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230819T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230903T170000 DTSTAMP:20230822T171758Z CREATED:20230804T172349Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230822T171758Z UID:10000334-1692439200-1693760400@senecaparkzoo.org SUMMARY:Back to School Promo! DESCRIPTION:Let’s work together as a community to make the start of the school year better and easier! In an effort to make that possible\, the Zoo will be running a back to school donation drive in partnership with Baden Street Settlement and the Ibero American Action League. From August 19 through September 3 bring in items from the list below and you will receive $2 off the price of general admission ticket for each items (packs multiple count as one for example a pack of 24 colored pencils would be one item). The items will then be distributed by our partners to families in the Rochester City School District. Please note items must be new\, unopened packages. Thank you! \n* Discounted ticket price must be redeemed when you bring in your donation. Not redeemable online or at a later date.  \nList of Items to Donate:\n• 8×11 spiral notebooks \n• Pack 3 x 5 index cards \n• Composition notebooks \n• Pack block erasers \n• Pack highlighters \n• Kids/school scissors \n• Child-sized headphones \n• Box of gallon\, quart\, or sandwich Ziploc bags \n• Pack Expo brand dry erase marker (thin\, and both black and multicolor packs) \n• Elmers brand glue sticks multi-packs \n• Pack or tub Clorox/Lysol wipes \n• 12oz. bottle hand sanitizer \n• Box of tissues/Kleenex \n• Pack of colored pencils \n• Crayola crayon packs (24 count) \n• 1” binders \n• Pack\, loose leaf paper \n• 12 pack pencils (preferably Ticonderoga) \nThanks you to our partners for making this initiative possible! URL:https://senecaparkzoo.org/event/backtoschool/ CATEGORIES:Education Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://senecaparkzoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Pink-Modern-School-Work-Presentation-Instagram-Post-Square-Instagram-Story-Facebook-Cover-3-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230901T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230904T170000 DTSTAMP:20230901T211418Z CREATED:20230829T195955Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230901T211418Z UID:10000336-1693562400-1693846800@senecaparkzoo.org SUMMARY:Labor Day Awareness Weekend DESCRIPTION:As summer winds down and the school year gets ready to start back up\, we hope you can make time to come out for some of our last summer programming opportunities here at the Zoo. This year in honor of Labor Day Weekend\, we are celebrating all the labor that goes into keeping the Zoo running!  \nIn addition to our normal Summer Programming animal schedule\, this weekend will also feature tabling with various activities & learning opportunities including enrichment making stations\, equipment & tools used around the Zoo\, a mini ‘Zoo Olympics’ activity\, tours in our commissary and elephant barn\, and a look back at all the conservation organizations our community helped us raise money for this past season – and the opportunity to chip in to your favorite causes!  \nOnsite we will be accepting donations to any of the previous conservation organizations we have fundraised for throughout the summer\, while online we will be raising money specifically for our own animal enrichment fund to support the enrichment of the animals in our care! For every $5 donated you will be automatically entered to win an elephant-made painting OR a behind-the-scenes tour of our river otter habitat! \n \n Donate to the Zoo’s Animal Enrichment Fund!\n \nSpecial Weekend Opportunities\n Commissary Kitchen Tour\n Elephant Barn Tour\n Zoo Olympics Activity\n Commissary Kitchen Tour \nWhen: Saturday & Sunday 11:30 -12:30 p.m. (stop by during that timeframe open house style)  \nWhat: Come see behind-the-scenes of our kitchen/meal prep area where the work never stops making sure the animals in our care are all provided healthy\, fulfilling meals.  \n Elephant Barn Tour \nWhen: Monday 11:30 -12:30 p.m. (stop by during that timeframe open house style)  \nWhat: Come see inside out elephant barn and learn a little about the ins and outs of caring for these massive mammals!  \n Zoo Olympics Activity \nWhen: Saturday & Sunday from 11:00 – 11:30 a.m. & 2:00 – 2:30 p.m. \nWhere: Grass across from rhino habitat \nWhat: See how fast you can do a variety of ‘zoo tasks’ our staff has to do every day! Activities include wheel barrel push\, lock/unlock pads\, shovel scoop\, straw lift\, roll a hose.  \nMore Info: This is meant to be a fun\, casual way for guests to see/feel just a little of the sorts of thing that staff are required to do in a fun way. Participants get a popsicle!  \nSchedule of Events:\n Friday\n Saturday\n Sunday\n Monday\n Friday \nEnrichment Making Station: Throughout the day we will have tables by the baboon habitat where guests will be able to create some animal enrichment with provided materials. Keepers will then provide the enrichment to the baboons at 3:30 p.m. \n9:30 a.m. – *Members Only* Animal Meet & Greet \n10:30 a.m. – Vet Chat in the Animal Hospital (follow path past red panda to the right)** \n10:30 a.m. – Penguin Feed & Keeper Chat  \n11:15 a.m.  – Snow Leopard Experience \n11:45 a.m.  – Giraffe Feeding ($) \n12:00 p.m. – Sea Lion Enrichment \n1:30 p.m. – Cichlid Keeper Chat (Animals of the Savanna building) \n2:30 p.m.  – Giraffe Feeding ($) \n3:00 p.m. – Penguin Experience & Keeper Chat \n3:30 p.m. – Sea Lion Enrichment  \n Saturday \nEnrichment Making Station: Throughout the day we will have a giant banner by the rhino habitat that guests can help decorate. Keepers will then setup the banner  in Jiwe’s habitat at 1:30 p.m. Come see if he will bust through!  \n9:30 a.m. – *Members Only* Animal Meet & Greet \n10:30 a.m. – Reptile Keeper Chat (CRE building) \n10:30 a.m. – Penguin Feed & Keeper Chat  \n11:15 a.m.  – Sea Lion Experience  \n11:45 a.m.  – Giraffe Feeding ($) \n12:00 p.m. – Elephant Experience & Training \n1:30 p.m. – White Rhino Experience  \n2:30 p.m. – River Otter Experience  \n2:45 p.m.  – Giraffe Feeding ($) \n3:00 p.m. – Penguin Experience & Keeper Chat \n3:30 p.m. – Wolf Keeper Chat \n Sunday \n9:30 a.m. – *Members Only* Animal Meet & Greet \n10:30 a.m. – Red Panda Enrichment \n10:30 a.m. – Penguin Feed & Keeper Chat  \n11:15 a.m.  – Polar Bear Experience  \n11:45 a.m.  – Giraffe Feeding ($) \n12:00 p.m. – Elephant Experience & Training  \n1:30 p.m. – Sandhill Crane Keeper Chat \n2:30 p.m. – River’s Edge Conservation Chat (CRE building) \n2:45 p.m.  – Giraffe Feeding ($) \n3:00 p.m. – Penguin Experience & Keeper Chat \n3:30 p.m. – River Otter Enrichment \n Monday \nEnrichment Making Station: Throughout the day guests will be able to create some animal enrichment for birds in our care with provided materials.  \n9:30 a.m. – *Members Only* Animal Meet & Greet \n10:30 a.m. – Snow Leopard Enrichment \n10:30 a.m. – Penguin Feed & Keeper Chat  \n11:15 a.m.  – Crane Keeper Chat \n11:45 a.m.  – Giraffe Feeding ($) \n12:00 p.m. – Sea Lion Experience  \n1:30 p.m. – White Rhino Chat  \n2:30 p.m. – Snowy Owl Conservation Chat \n2:45 p.m.  – Giraffe Feeding ($) \n3:00 p.m. – Penguin Experience & Keeper Chat \n3:30 p.m. – River Otter Enrichment \n \n Donate to Our Animal Enrichment Fund\n \nThank you to our Presenting Sponsor for Conservation Days: URL:https://senecaparkzoo.org/event/labor-day23/ 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/2023/08/1080x1080_Template_SPZ_LaborDay.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230902T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230902T120000 DTSTAMP:20230515T191838Z CREATED:20230515T190711Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230515T191838Z UID:10000315-1693645200-1693656000@senecaparkzoo.org SUMMARY:Community Cleanup - Genesee Valley Park / Genesee Riverway Trail 9/2 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\, September 2\, 2023 @ 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. \n Where: Genesee Valley Park / Genesee Riverway Trail – we will meet at the parking lot here:  \nhttps://goo.gl/maps/nbK1xgmEk7CKSuPH7 \nRegister here \nThank you to our Presenting Sponsor for Community Cleanups: URL:https://senecaparkzoo.org/event/community-cleanup-gvp-9-2/ LOCATION:Genesee Valley Park / Genesee Riverway Trail\, Genesee Valley Park\, Rochester\, NY\, 14620\, United States CATEGORIES:Conservation and Education,Park Clean Up ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://senecaparkzoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/community-cleanup-logo-new.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230908T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230908T210000 DTSTAMP:20230828T190542Z CREATED:20230530T202555Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230828T190542Z UID:10000323-1694194200-1694206800@senecaparkzoo.org SUMMARY:ZooBrew September 2023 DESCRIPTION:At the Zoo – September 8 / 5:30 pm\n** Summer is winding down – celebrate with our last ZooBrew of the year! ** \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 Buy Tickets\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. Beer and wine tents accept CASH ONLY. This event is held rain or shine. \nDate:    September 8th \nPrice:     $10 in advance here or $15 at the Front Gate (if available) \nMusic:  iGNiTE! Reggae Band  |  Daniel King  |  iSteelMusic \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-sept-2023/ LOCATION:At The Zoo\, 2222 St. Paul Street\, Rochester\, New York\, 14621 CATEGORIES:Special Events,ZooBrew ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://senecaparkzoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/ZOOBREW_final-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230910T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230910T170000 DTSTAMP:20230906T171211Z CREATED:20230829T183019Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230906T171211Z UID:10000337-1694340000-1694365200@senecaparkzoo.org SUMMARY:Grandparents' Day BOGO Special! Complimentary Youth Ticket with Purchase of Senior Ticket (9/10) DESCRIPTION:Grandparents Day promo URL:https://senecaparkzoo.org/event/grandparents-day23/ CATEGORIES:Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://senecaparkzoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/MicrosoftTeams-image-192.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230914T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230914T153000 DTSTAMP:20230911T150031Z CREATED:20230707T165853Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230911T150031Z UID:10000327-1694682000-1694705400@senecaparkzoo.org SUMMARY:2023 Drive for Wildlife Golf Tournament DESCRIPTION:You are invited to join the 2023 Drive for Wildlife Golf Tournament\, a charity tournament to support the Seneca Park Zoo Society’s mission and many education and conservation programs we provide to the local community and globally. \n  \nHosted by Eric Allen and Lee Wilson\, we have arranged for a terrific event at The Links at Greystone on September 14. The day includes 18 holes (with cart) and lunch at the turn. You’ll be playing a four-person scramble format with two-putt and double-bogey max. Mulligans will be available prior to the start of the tournament\, and you’ll have a chance to win fun prizes with on-course contests like ‘Closest to the Pin’\, ‘Hole-in-one’\, ‘Chip Island’ and more! Our popular raffle drawing is back for a chance to win a one-of-a-kind prize. \nAfter the event\, enjoy refreshments and hors d’oeuvres in the dinner tent as we announce the awards. \nThere are a variety of participation opportunities to choose from! \nContact Angela at AGiuseppetti@senecazoo.org with interest\nRegistration closes on September 13 at 2:00pm \nSchedule9 a.m. – 10 a.m. Registration10 a.m. Shotgun Start11:30 – 1:30 Lunch3:00 p.m. Drinks and hors d’oeuvres\, awards \nPricing$135 per golfer$750 for foursome & hole sponsorshipSponsorships available! \nQuestions? Contact Angela Giuseppetti at agiuseppetti@senecazoo.org or call 585-295-7388. \nWe hope to see you on the green! \nThank you for supporting The Seneca Park Zoo Society!Can’t golf? You can still support the event by making a charitable donation: Donate Here URL:https://senecaparkzoo.org/event/2023-drive-for-wildlife-golf-tournament/ LOCATION:The Links at Greystone\, 1400 Atlantic Avenue\, Walworth\, NY\, 14568\, United States CATEGORIES:Drive for Wildlife Golf Tournament,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://senecaparkzoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/dfw_golf_logo_final_2023-e1688749109897.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230916T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230916T120000 DTSTAMP:20230915T200740Z CREATED:20230517T200231Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230915T200740Z UID:10000316-1694854800-1694865600@senecaparkzoo.org SUMMARY:Community Cleanup - Durand Eastman Beach 9/16 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\, September 16\, 2023 @ 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. \n Where: Durand Eastman Beach – we will meet at the parking lot here:  \nhttps://goo.gl/maps/sant8uLcUyY7yA238 \nRegister here \nThank you to our Presenting Sponsor for Community Cleanups: URL:https://senecaparkzoo.org/event/community-cleanup-deb-9-16/ LOCATION:Durand Eastman Beach\, 1342 Lake Shore Blvd\, Rochester\, NY\, 14614\, United States CATEGORIES:Conservation and Education,Park Clean Up ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://senecaparkzoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/community-cleanup-logo-new.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230929T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230929T203000 DTSTAMP:20230815T155717Z CREATED:20230815T155124Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230815T155717Z UID:10000335-1696008600-1696019400@senecaparkzoo.org SUMMARY:Apples\, Ales & Tails 2023 DESCRIPTION:**This event is over – Thank you for your support! Together we were able to raise more than $14\,00 for conservation and education efforts here at the Zoo and in Madagascar*  \nSeneca Park Zoo Society is excited to announce our second annual Apples\, Ales & Tails event! A cider and beer tasting safari\, this event features tasting stations throughout the entire Zoo! Guests will also enjoy delicious food\, drinks and entertainment\, featuring live music and plenty of fun! \nFunds raised from this event will support the Seneca Park Zoo Society’s many education and conservation programs both here at the Zoo and in our community\, as well as reforestation efforts and lemur conservation in Madagascar. \nFor more information\, contact Kimberly Cenzi\, Special Events Manager – events@senecazoo.org or 585.295.7388. \nNote: You must be 21 yrs and older to attend this event. ID will be required upon entry. \nDATE \nSeptember 24th \nTIME\n5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. | Gates close at 6:30 \nFeatures Included in Ticket Price: \n\nFood\, entertainment\, and tastings- breweries in attendance TBD!\nLive music TBD!\n\nTICKET INFORMATION\n \nGeneral Admission Pre-sale: $50 \nVIP Tickets: $85 \n\nOur VIP ticket purchasers will receive access to exclusive cider\, beer and food offerings in the VIP tent\, along with a Seneca Park Zoo pint glass to take home. Only 100 VIP tickets available!\n\nDesignated Driver: $15 \n\nDesignated Drivers will not be served any alcoholic beverages\, but will enjoy delicious food\, entertainment\, and the opportunity to purchase chances to win some great items in the evening’s raffle.\n\n**Limited number of tickets will be made available**  \n**Must be 21 or older to attend. Please bring a valid photo ID to enter the event. \n  \nList of Breweries/Cideries in Attendance: \nSloop – Thinman – Lagunitas – Stoneyard – Athletic – Jacks Abby – Springdale – Lawsons – Brewdog – Singlecut – Allagash – Steuben – Troegs – Rising Storm – Cigar City – Oskar Blues – Firestone – Meiers – Von Trapp – Threes – Wild Basin – Hudson North – Downeast – Embark – Cider creek – Norwhey URL:https://senecaparkzoo.org/event/apples-ales-tails-2023/ LOCATION:At The Zoo\, 2222 St. Paul Street\, Rochester\, New York\, 14621 CATEGORIES:Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://senecaparkzoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/AAT_wordmark_2023-5.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR