BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Seneca Park Zoo - ECPv6.17.1//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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240810T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240810T133000 DTSTAMP:20240730T184720Z CREATED:20240730T184720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240730T184720Z UID:10000440-1723285800-1723296600@senecaparkzoo.org SUMMARY:Hochstein Suzuki Program Concert DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special treat as the talented Suzuki students from The Hochstein School fill the zoo with beautiful melodies. Enjoy live music as you explore our wild spaces and create unforgettable memories. \nBest of all\, this enchanting concert is included with your regular zoo admission—no extra tickets needed. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to support young musicians while enjoying a day at the zoo! URL:https://senecaparkzoo.org/event/hochstein-suzuki-program-concert/ LOCATION:At The Zoo\, 2222 St. Paul Street\, Rochester\, New York\, 14621 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://senecaparkzoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Hochstein-Suzuki-Program_2-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240727T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240728T170000 DTSTAMP:20240621T134615Z CREATED:20240621T131237Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240621T134615Z UID:10000402-1722074400-1722186000@senecaparkzoo.org SUMMARY:Endangered Species Awareness Weekend 2024 DESCRIPTION:In honor of the various species in our care that are endangered\, we are celebrating Endangered Species Awareness Weekend this year!  We will be raising awareness for animals like polar bears\, giraffes\, penguins\, rhinos\, and more July 27- 28 here at the Zoo.  Make plans to come out to get involved in the fun and learn about the many conservation efforts surrounding endangered species in our care! \n \n Get Tickets\n \nSaturday: \n10:30 a.m. – Polar Bear Experience11:30 a.m. – Giraffe Experience1:30 p.m. – Penguin Experience \n1:30 p.m. – Reptile Experience2:30 p.m. – Giraffe Experience \n3:30 p.m. – Rhino Experience \n   \n  \nSunday: \n10:30 a.m. – Red Panda Experience10:30 a.m. – Penguin Feeding \n11:30 p.m. – Giraffe Experience12:00 p.m. – Rhino Experience \n2:30 p.m. – Giraffe Experience \n \n \n Donate to Conservation\n \nThank you to our Presenting Sponsor for Conservation Days: URL:https://senecaparkzoo.org/event/endangered-species-awareness-weekend-2024/ LOCATION:At The Zoo\, 2222 St. Paul Street\, Rochester\, New York\, 14621 CATEGORIES:Conservation and Education,Conservation Days,Home Page ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://senecaparkzoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/1080x1080_SPZ_EndangedSpecies_2024_2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240713T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240714T170000 DTSTAMP:20240710T184312Z CREATED:20240621T161512Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240710T184312Z UID:10000404-1720864800-1720976400@senecaparkzoo.org SUMMARY:Panamanian Golden Frog Awareness Weekend 2024 DESCRIPTION:In honor of the magnificent Panamanian Golden Frogs\, we are thrilled to announce Panamanian Golden Frog Awareness Weekend on July 13-14! This special event is dedicated to raising awareness and funds for crucial conservation efforts to protect these unique and endangered amphibians. \n \n Get Tickets\n \nSaturday: \n9:30 a.m. – African Bull Frog Experience12:00 a.m. – Panamanian Golden Frog Experience11:00 a.m. – Traditional Dances of Panama Performance \n1:30 p.m. – Traditional Dances of Panama Performance \n2:00 p.m. – Rana Dorada Parade \n\nSunday: \n9:30 a.m. – African Bull Frog Experience12:00 a.m. – Panamanian Golden Frog Experience11:00 a.m. – Traditional Dances of Panama Performance \n1:30 p.m. – Traditional Dances of Panama Performance \n2:00 p.m. – Rana Dorada Parade \n  \n \n Donate to Conservation\n \nThank you to our Presenting Sponsor for Conservation Days: URL:https://senecaparkzoo.org/event/panamanian-golden-frog-awareness-weekend-2/ LOCATION:At The Zoo\, 2222 St. Paul Street\, Rochester\, New York\, 14621 CATEGORIES:Conservation and Education,Conservation Days,Home Page ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://senecaparkzoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/1080x1080_SPZ_PanamanianGoldenFrog_1-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240712T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240712T210000 DTSTAMP:20240513T173103Z CREATED:20240513T172058Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T173103Z UID:10000396-1720805400-1720818000@senecaparkzoo.org SUMMARY:ZooBrew: July 12 2024 DESCRIPTION:At the Zoo –  July 12th / 5:30 pm\nTickets\n** ZooBrew\, a wildly unique outdoor happy hour! ** \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 $10\,000 for elephant conservation in 2024! \nJoin us at the only event in town where you can help save elephants from extinction just by attending! \n\nBuy 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\, members $8\, 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 12 \nPrice:     $10 in advance here ($8 for members) or $15 at the Front Gate (if not sold out) \nMusic:  Executive Order  |  Jackson Cavalier  |  SHADES \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 \nThank you to our sponsors!\nPresenting Sponsor \n \nMainstage Sponsor URL:https://senecaparkzoo.org/event/zoobrew-july-12-2024/ 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:20240629T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240915T093000 DTSTAMP:20250819T183336Z CREATED:20240624T154114Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T183336Z UID:10000414-1719648000-1726392600@senecaparkzoo.org SUMMARY:2024 Rise and Shine Cart Tours DESCRIPTION:2024 Rise and Shine Cart Tours\nCome wake up with the zoo for a guided golf cart tour and experience the zoo as the animals are starting their day.  This tour is 90-minutes long and you’ll learn about the animals that call the Seneca Park Zoo home.\n*Price does not include admission back into the zoo after the tour concludes*\n \n BOOK NOW URL:https://senecaparkzoo.org/event/2024-rise-and-shine-cart-tours/ LOCATION:At The Zoo\, 2222 St. Paul Street\, Rochester\, New York\, 14621 CATEGORIES:Summer Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://senecaparkzoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/RiseandShine_square_2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240622T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240624T170000 DTSTAMP:20240613T184326Z CREATED:20240613T181543Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240613T184326Z UID:10000401-1719050400-1719248400@senecaparkzoo.org SUMMARY:Savanna Awareness Weekend 2024 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 Get Tickets\n \nSaturday: \n11:00 a.m. – Rhino Experience11:30 a.m. – Giraffe Experience1:30 p.m. – Reptiles at the Savanna \n2:30 p.m. – Giraffe Experience \n3:30 p.m. – Olive Baboon Experience \n   \n  \nSunday: \n11:00 a.m. – Lion Keeper Chat11:30 a.m. – Giraffe Experience  \n12:00 p.m. – Rhino Experience2:00 p.m. – Aviary/Naked Mole Rat Keeper Chat \n2:30 p.m. Giraffe Experience \nSupport Conservation Efforts \nWe will be raising funds for Lion Landscapes\, one 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-2024/ LOCATION:At The Zoo\, 2222 St. Paul Street\, Rochester\, New York\, 14621 CATEGORIES:Conservation and Education,Conservation Days,Home Page ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://senecaparkzoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/1080x1080_SPZ_SavannaAwareness-e1682713103558.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240621T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240621T210000 DTSTAMP:20240513T173428Z CREATED:20240513T171920Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T173428Z UID:10000395-1718991000-1719003600@senecaparkzoo.org SUMMARY:ZooBrew: June 21 2024 DESCRIPTION:At the Zoo – June 21st / 5:30 pm\nTickets\n** The LONGEST day of the year – celebrate with the first 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+. \nThis special ZooBrew supports giraffe conservation with a portion of each ticket sold. ZooBrews have raised nearly $60\,000 for elephant conservation. Help us reach our goal of raising $3\,000 for giraffe conservation in 2024! \nJoin us at the only event in town where you can help save giraffes from extinction just by attending! \n\nBuy 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\, members $8\, 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 21 \nPrice:     $10 in advance here ($8 for members) or $15 at the Front Gate (if not sold out) \nMusic:  Teagan and the Tweeds  |  iSteel  |  Monica Hall \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 \nThank you to our sponsors!\nPresenting Sponsor \n \nMainstage Sponsor URL:https://senecaparkzoo.org/event/zoobrew-june-21-2024/ 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:20240616T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240616T130000 DTSTAMP:20240520T172454Z CREATED:20240520T160515Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240520T172454Z UID:10000398-1718535600-1718542800@senecaparkzoo.org SUMMARY:Father's Day Brunch at the Zoo! DESCRIPTION:LEARN MORE & TICKETS URL:https://senecaparkzoo.org/event/fathers-2024/ LOCATION:At The Zoo\, 2222 St. Paul Street\, Rochester\, New York\, 14621 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://senecaparkzoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/FathersDay_4.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240615T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240615T130000 DTSTAMP:20240611T152316Z CREATED:20240507T183234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240611T152316Z UID:10000392-1718446500-1718456400@senecaparkzoo.org SUMMARY:Music at the Zoo with Cordancia and BIODANCE - Free with admission DESCRIPTION:A musical day of discovery at your Zoo! Don’t miss the musicians of Cordancia Chamber Orchestra and dancers of BIODANCE performing two pieces inspired by animals. At 10:15 a.m.\, join musicians and dancers on the Genesee Trail for an immersive performance of 10\,000 Birds by the contemporary American composer John Luther Adams. A brass ensemble will perform Anthony Plog’s Animal Ditties at noon in the Animals of the Savanna Plaza with guest narrator Thomas Warfield. Get up close to musicians\, dancers\, and your favorite Zoo animals for a one-time only experience FREE with your admission. \n10:15 a.m. 10\,000 Birds by John Luther Adams\, Cordancia Chamber Orchestra and BIODANCE – Genesee Trail \n12:00 p.m. Animal Ditties for Brass Ensemble by Anthony Plog\, with narrator Thomas Warfield – Animals of the Savanna \n1:00 p.m. Fanfare de chasse by G. Rossini\, Farnaby Suite by Giles Farnaby\, and Concertino by Alexander Mitushin – Baboon Camp \nSite-specific dance by BIODANCE will also surprise visitors in various locations. URL:https://senecaparkzoo.org/event/music-at-the-zoo/ LOCATION:At The Zoo\, 2222 St. Paul Street\, Rochester\, New York\, 14621 CATEGORIES:Third-Party Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://senecaparkzoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/cordancia.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240525T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240831T160000 DTSTAMP:20240510T174152Z CREATED:20230515T171405Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240510T174152Z UID:10000312-1716631200-1725120000@senecaparkzoo.org SUMMARY:Summer Programming 2024 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 \nSchedule of Programs\nSaturday\, April 1 – Sunday\, April 9 \nSaturday\, 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 \nSunday\, 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 \nMonday\, 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 \nTuesday\, 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 \nWednesday\, 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 \nThursday\, 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 \nFriday\, 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 \nSaturday\, 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 \nSunday\, 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 \nSpring Break Programs are weather dependent and subject to change without notice.  \nPrint Calendar of Schedule URL:https://senecaparkzoo.org/event/summer-programming/ LOCATION:At The Zoo\, 2222 St. Paul Street\, Rochester\, New York\, 14621 CATEGORIES:Conservation and Education,Summer Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://senecaparkzoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Sea-lion-experience-2019-Elesa-Kim-12.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T093000 DTSTAMP:20240312T160257Z CREATED:20240312T160229Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240312T160257Z UID:10000375-1716021000-1716024600@senecaparkzoo.org SUMMARY:Annual Meeting of Seneca Park Zoo Society 2024 DESCRIPTION: URL:https://senecaparkzoo.org/event/annual-meeting-2024/ LOCATION:At The Zoo\, 2222 St. Paul Street\, Rochester\, New York\, 14621 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://senecaparkzoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Rhino-SW-1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T170000 DTSTAMP:20250314T172254Z CREATED:20240326T203207Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T172254Z UID:10000379-1713607200-1713632400@senecaparkzoo.org SUMMARY:Earth Day at the Zoo 2024 DESCRIPTION:Earth Day at the Zoo – April 20th\, 2024\nJoin us to celebrate the 54th anniversary of Earth Day at the Seneca Park Zoo! Come and learn about the environment and the individual actions you can take to make a difference. \nThe Zoo will be hosting Earth Day activities onsite and offsite. Onsite\, join a naturalist at our animal experiences to learn about conservation\, come talk to our various community and conservation partners to learn about the earth and participate in some fun activities\, or stop by the Trailside Café and check out one of our Earth Day special sustainable food options (view menu here).  Alternatively\, join us offsite between 9am-12pm at Durand Eastman Beach to participate in a park cleanup to help keep our planet healthy. \nEarth Day Cleanup! \nJoin the Seneca Park Zoo for our annual Earth Day clean up at Durand Eastman Beach! Last year with the help of 260 volunteers we removed over 600lbs of trash from the beach. \nSign up here \n\nLocation: Durand Eastman Beach\nDate: April 20th\, 2024\nTime: 9am-12pm\nAddress: 1342 Lakeshore Boulevard Rochester NY\, 14617\nMeeting location: Parking lot B\n\n\nhttps://goo.gl/maps/sant8uLcUyY7yA238\n\n\nSign Up for Earth Day Cleanup!\n \nThe 2024 City Nature Challenge\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! \nLearn More \nEarth Day Animal Experiences\nAt our animal experiences come and learn about the threats animals at the zoo would face out in nature and find ways you can get involved to help! \n10:30 a.m. – Polar Bear & Climate Change \n12:00 p.m. – Elephants & Poaching \n1:30 p.m. – Burmese Python Keeper Chat On Habitat Loss & Invasive Species \n2:30 p.m. – River Otters\, Pollution & Hunting \n3:30 p.m. – Baboons & Impact of Predator Loss \n* Animal demos/enrichment are always subject to change/cancellation without notice due to to the care and comfort of the animal. \nEnvironmental Stations to Investigate!\nDiamond Packaging Sapling & Pollinator Seed Station  \nFull Day Attendance \nJoin the team from Diamond Packaging to plant saplings and pollinator seeds for you to bring home and plant right in your backyard. Create a greener space and help your local ecosystem! \nUSDA (United States Department of Agriculture)- Invasive Species  \nFull Day Attendance \nJoin the USDA to learn about plant protection from invasive species that pose a threat to natural resources. The USDA’s role is the continued safeguarding U.S. agriculture and natural resources against the entry\, establishment\, and spread of environmentally significant pests. They will have temporary stick-on tattoos\, informational flyers\, biological samples of some of the invasive pests that USDA-APHIS monitors for\, and insect traps to show visitors how they monitor for invasive pests. \nLearn more about the USDA by visiting their website at https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/planthealth \nDepartment of Environmental Services- Solid Waste  \nFull Day Attendance \nJoin Meagan Evans-Saurini\, the Environmental Educator for Monroe County’s Department of Environmental Services\, to learn more about the County’s recycling programs\, how to Recycle Right and information regarding the Monroe County / WM ecopark. Bring your questions and receive a free recycling magnet and bag (while supplies last)! \nGenesee Land Trust- Nature is for Everyone!  \n9:30am-3:00pm \nThe Genesee Land Trust will have a table of ‘cool stuff’ found in nature\, along with information about a fun-for-all #ROCYourNature Photo Adventure they are running this year and upcoming free events people can enjoy. Genesee Land Trust\, in partnership with communities and people like you\, permanently protects local lands to help wildlife\, support farming\, keep our waters clean\, slow the impacts of climate change\, and provide people with access to nature. Since 1989 they have saved 8\,000+ acres\, including 22 families farms and 19 public nature preserves. \nVisit the Genesee Land Trust website to find places to explore and free events for all ages and abilities at www.geneseelandtrust.org \nRochester Institute of Technology (RIT)- Butterfly Beltway\nTBD\nJoin the RIT capstone students and learn about pollinators and wildflowers! Hands on seed ball making for wildflower plantings\, coloring\, and information for all ages. \nLollypop Farms & Rochester Animal Services (RAS)- Pet Body Language & Behavior\n9:30am-2:00pm\nLollypop & RAS will be talking about different community resources like their pet food pantry\, low-cost vet services\, TNVR\, etc. Learn about animal body language through a red light/green light game with prizes! Make DIY pet enrichment items that you can take home or leave with Lollypop for the shelter pets to use. \nBraddock Bay Bird Observatory- Helping Our Feathered Friends\n10:00am-3:00pm\nWhether you live on a large farm in the country or in a tiny apartment in the city\, there are lots of things you can do to help our native birds! Braddock Bay Bird Observatory will be sharing ways you can help our feathered friends\, as they share stories of some of our most amazing birds. \nRochester Museum and Science Center (RMSC)- Habitat Loss & Animal’s Adaptations to Their Habitats\n10:00am-3:00pm\nRMSC is planning to showcase the Enviro-scape demonstration\, which educates on run-off and its environmental impacts\, a touch table with different kinds of animal furs\, as well as activity that involves examining various slides under a microscope. \nSeneca Parks Zoo’s Docents- Our Collective impact\n9:30am-11:30am & 3:00pm-4:30pm\nWe may each be one person in a big world\, but together we can make a big difference. At this station\, guests will share conservation actions they’re taking or will take to help the planet\, which will demonstrate our collective impact. \nOther Organizations Attending: \nDepartment of Recreation and Human Services  \nMonroe County Library System  \nCornell Co-op \nImpact Earth  \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 \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 \nThank you to our Presenting Sponsor:\n\n \n  \n  URL:https://senecaparkzoo.org/event/earth-day-at-the-zoo-2024/ LOCATION:At The Zoo\, 2222 St. Paul Street\, Rochester\, New York\, 14621 CATEGORIES:Conservation Days ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://senecaparkzoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/EarthDaySPZ_2023-3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240401T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240405T160000 DTSTAMP:20240326T175658Z CREATED:20231116T152829Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T175658Z UID:10000348-1711962000-1712332800@senecaparkzoo.org SUMMARY:Spring Break ZooCamp 2024 DESCRIPTION:Up in the Trees – SOLD OUT!\n  \nMonday\, April 1 – Friday\, April 5\, 2024 \n  \nTrees are home to some of the neatest animals around. See how your favorite animals depend on trees as we explore how different types of animals use trees from roots to shoots! Featuring a look up to the sky as we prepare for the eclipse.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; $260 for full-day \nNon-members: $175 for half-day; $285 for full-day \nSOLD OUT! \nParticipants must register for the full week of camp; no single day options are available. Registration is non-refundable. \n \n Register Now! URL:https://senecaparkzoo.org/event/spring-break-zoocamp24/ LOCATION:At The Zoo\, 2222 St. Paul Street\, Rochester\, New York\, 14621 CATEGORIES:Break ZooCamp,Education Events,Spring Break ZooCamp,ZooCamp ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://senecaparkzoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/06.29.21-Animal-Movements3_Mya-Santiago-scaled-1536x1152-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240329T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240407T170000 DTSTAMP:20240402T171839Z CREATED:20240326T182752Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240402T171839Z UID:10000378-1711706400-1712509200@senecaparkzoo.org SUMMARY:Spring Break Experiences 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 below or here. \nAll spring break programming is free with Zoo admission. URL:https://senecaparkzoo.org/event/springbreak2024/ LOCATION:At The Zoo\, 2222 St. Paul Street\, Rochester\, New York\, 14621 CATEGORIES:Conservation and Education,Spring Break Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://senecaparkzoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Sea-lion-experience-2019-Elesa-Kim-12.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240309T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240309T140000 DTSTAMP:20240301T204113Z CREATED:20240227T211717Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240301T204113Z UID:10000374-1709978400-1709992800@senecaparkzoo.org SUMMARY:Seneca Park Zoo Job Fair 3/9 DESCRIPTION:Interested in working at the Zoo? The opportunity presents itself! Stop by March 8th or 9th from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM for our Annual Job Fair! Hiring for all seasonal positions in our Guest Experience\, Retail and Food & Beverage departments. Upon arrival\, our associates at the admissions gate will guide those interested to the designated open interview area at our Trailside Pavilion\, for free! If you intend on spending time exploring the Zoo\, you will be required to purchase a ticket.  Apply in advance using link here. Must be 15 or older URL:https://senecaparkzoo.org/event/job-fair-2024-2/ LOCATION:At The Zoo\, 2222 St. Paul Street\, Rochester\, New York\, 14621 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://senecaparkzoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/SSA_JobFair2024-scaled-e1709068241934.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240308T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240308T140000 DTSTAMP:20240301T204006Z CREATED:20240227T211441Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240301T204006Z UID:10000373-1709892000-1709906400@senecaparkzoo.org SUMMARY:Seneca Park Zoo Job Fair 3/8 DESCRIPTION:Interested in working at the Zoo? The opportunity presents itself! Stop by March 8th or 9th from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM for our Annual Job Fair! Hiring for all seasonal positions in our Guest Experience\, Retail and Food & Beverage departments. Upon arrival\, our associates at the admissions gate will guide those interested to the designated open interview area at our Trailside Pavilion\, for free! If you intend on spending time exploring the Zoo\, you will be required to purchase a ticket.  Apply in advance using link here. Must be 15 or older URL:https://senecaparkzoo.org/event/job-fair-2024/ LOCATION:At The Zoo\, 2222 St. Paul Street\, Rochester\, New York\, 14621 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://senecaparkzoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/SSA_JobFair2024-scaled-e1709068241934.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240224T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240225T160000 DTSTAMP:20240223T203907Z CREATED:20240122T183033Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240223T203907Z UID:10000365-1708768800-1708876800@senecaparkzoo.org SUMMARY:Polar Bear Weekend 2024 DESCRIPTION:Join us for Polar Bear Weekend 2024 as we will be celebrating these amazing animals and raise awareness of the shrinking habitat they live in on Saturday\, February 24 and Sunday\, February 25 in honor of International Polar Bear Day (Tuesday\, February 27). This event is free with Zoo admission. Meet us inside Rocky Coasts Gallery to learn about Anoki’s daily care and the Zoo’s partnership with Polar Bears International (PBI) and find out what you can do to help save polar bears and the Arctic sea ice they depend on. There will be games/activities\, informative materials\, and Anoki’s family tree gallery! \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 Month!  \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 2:00 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 wild polar bears in nature. We are proud of the work we do and are able to help through our support of PBI. We even have three Arctic Climate Ambassadors on our staff (Assistant Curator Kellee\, Zoo Keepers Heidi & Randi! Learn about the recent trip Heidi went on to Churchill\, Canada last year to work with PBI in the field here.  \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\, 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! \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 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. \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-bear24/ LOCATION:At The Zoo\, 2222 St. Paul Street\, Rochester\, New York\, 14621 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://senecaparkzoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/1080x1080_Template_SPZ_AW_PB-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240219T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240223T160000 DTSTAMP:20231117T180511Z CREATED:20231115T195617Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231117T180511Z UID:10000346-1708333200-1708704000@senecaparkzoo.org SUMMARY:Winter Break ZooCamp 2024 DESCRIPTION:Big Cat Habitat\n  \nMonday\, February 19 through Friday\, February 23 \n  \nBig cats live in habitats all around the world. Learn about the habitats of these awesome cats and explore the Zoo to observe the big cats that call Seneca Park Zoo home! \nOur 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; $260 for full-day \nNon-members: $175 for half-day; $285 for full-day \n  \nREGISTER HERE\n  \nParticipants must register for the full week of camp; no single day options are available. Registration is non-refundable. URL:https://senecaparkzoo.org/event/winterbreak24/ LOCATION:At The Zoo\, 2222 St. Paul Street\, Rochester\, New York\, 14621 CATEGORIES:Break ZooCamp,Education Events,Winter Break ZooCamp,ZooCamp ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://senecaparkzoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/12.29.2020-day-off-camp-1_Tricia-Chapman-scaled-1440x1080-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240217T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240218T160000 DTSTAMP:20240216T192255Z CREATED:20240122T180246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240216T192255Z UID:10000364-1708164000-1708272000@senecaparkzoo.org SUMMARY:Cold Climate Awareness Weekend DESCRIPTION:Join us Saturday\, February 17 and Sunday\, February 18 for Cold Climate Awareness Weekend!  This event is free with Zoo admission. Learn about how different animals adapt to cold weather and get a chance to see some of them in their element\, right here in our care.  \nThe Zoo will be collecting money to support our friends and conservation partners at Tiger Conservation Campaign throughout this weekend. For every $5 donated you will be entered in a drawing to win a special Zoo bundle including tiger and wolf plushies\, reusable water bottle\, and packet of Bee’s Wrap sustainable food storage! \nSchedule for Live Enrichment Demos: \nSaturday & Sunday: \n10:30 a.m. – Canada lynx Enrichment & Keeper Chat  \n11:00 a.m. – Snowy Owl Conservation Chat \n2:00 p.m. – Wolf Enrichment & Keeper Chat  \nTiger Enrichment – will happen throughout the days\, but with no set time due to the unpredictable timing of Katya’s daily schedule \n* Live enrichment is always subject to change/cancellation without prior notice due to unforeseen circumstances that may arise \n  \n \n Donate to Support Tiger Conservation\n \n\n\n Fundraiser Drawing Bundle! Every $5 = one chance to win URL:https://senecaparkzoo.org/event/cold-climate24/ 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/2024/01/1080x1080_Template_SPZ_AW_CC-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240115T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240115T160000 DTSTAMP:20240112T222952Z CREATED:20231115T193446Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240112T222952Z UID:10000345-1705309200-1705334400@senecaparkzoo.org SUMMARY:Day Off ZooCamp - Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2024 DESCRIPTION:At the Zoo – January 15 / 9:00 am\nMartin Luther King Jr. Day\n  \nSchool is out\, so come to the Zoo instead!  We’ll spend the day exploring what animals do in the wintertime and learning which ones prefer the cold!  \nIt’s like Summer ZooCamp in a single day! \n  \nFor ages 5 through 9 \n  \nFull-day: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. \nThere is no half-day option available for this camp. \n   \nCOST \nMembers: $45 for full-day \nNon-members: $55 for full-day \n  \nRegistration Closed – Check out our other upcoming education programs! \n  \nPlease check your individual school calendar to confirm the day off. \nRegistration for this program is non-refundable. URL:https://senecaparkzoo.org/event/mlk24/ 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/Spring-Break-Camp-2015-Emily-Coon-Frisch-e1461605988610.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231227T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231229T160000 DTSTAMP:20231116T160944Z CREATED:20230808T175235Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231116T160944Z UID:10000332-1703667600-1703865600@senecaparkzoo.org SUMMARY:Holiday Break ZooCamp 2023 DESCRIPTION:Feeding Frenzy\n  \nDecember 27th through December 29th  \n  \nWhen school is out\, send your child to the Zoo where we will spend the week learning about the favorite foods of your favorite animals\, 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: $95 for half-day; $155 for full-day \nNon-members: $105 for half-day; $170 for full-day \n  \nParticipants must register for the full week of camp; no single day options are available. Registration is non-refundable. \n \n Register URL:https://senecaparkzoo.org/event/holiday-break-zoocamp-2023/ LOCATION:At The Zoo\, 2222 St. Paul Street\, Rochester\, New York\, 14621 CATEGORIES:Break ZooCamp,Education Events,Winter Break ZooCamp,ZooCamp ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://senecaparkzoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/ZooCamp-Winter-2015-Education-Staff-14-266x266-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231111T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231111T160000 DTSTAMP:20230804T163413Z CREATED:20230804T163331Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230804T163413Z UID:10000333-1699707600-1699718400@senecaparkzoo.org SUMMARY:Scouts BSA - Merit Badge Workshop: Mammal Study DESCRIPTION:At the Zoo – November 11 / 1:00 pm\nMerit Badge Workshop: Mammal Study\nDuring this workshop scouts will investigate what makes mammals unique as they observe the many mammals that live in Seneca Park Zoo. We will classify mammals\, study the history of a local mammal\, and trace mammals through food chains. Scouts will also develop a plan for a project that affects mammals in their backyard. This experience will help fulfill requirements 1\, 2\, 3c and 4g of the merit badge.\nCost: $30 per scout\nREGISTER URL:https://senecaparkzoo.org/event/scouts-bsa-merit-badge-workshop-mammal23/ LOCATION:At The Zoo\, 2222 St. Paul Street\, Rochester\, New York\, 14621 CATEGORIES:Boy Scout Workshops,Education Events,Scout Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://senecaparkzoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Scout-Overnight-2016-Sarah-Michaels-16.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231110T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231110T160000 DTSTAMP:20230804T190232Z CREATED:20230802T200636Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230804T190232Z UID:10000331-1699606800-1699632000@senecaparkzoo.org SUMMARY:Day Off ZooCamp - Veterans Day 2023 DESCRIPTION:At the Zoo – November 10 / 9:00 am\nVeterans Day – Splish Splash\nSchool is on break and it’s the perfect time for a fund day of learning at Seneca Park Zoo! At Day off ZooCamp\, campers will spend the day learning about different watery habitats.  Campers will explore the Zoo and learn about different animals that love the water.   \nIt’s like Summer ZooCamp in a single day! \n  \nFor ages 5 through 9 \n  \nFull-day: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. \nThere is no half-day option available for this camp. \n   \nCOST \nMembers: $45 for full-day \nNon-members: $55 for full-day \n FULL-DAY REGISTRATION  \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-veterans-day-2023/ 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/Spring-Break-Camp-2015-Emily-Coon-Frisch-e1461605988610.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231104T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231104T160000 DTSTAMP:20231103T141409Z CREATED:20231017T144703Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231103T141409Z UID:10000342-1699092000-1699113600@senecaparkzoo.org SUMMARY:Deaf Culture Awareness Day at the Zoo 2023 DESCRIPTION:Join us Saturday\, November 4th as we celebrate Deaf Culture Awareness Day at the Zoo! This year we will be partnering with the Rochester School for the Deaf and RIT’s National Technical Institute for the Deaf to provide accessible programming opportunities to the deaf community right here in our local community. \nSchedule of Live Enrichment with Sign Language Interpreters: \nElephant – 10:30 \nRed panda  – 11:30 \nNaked mole rat – 12:00 \nOtter Experience – 1:30 \nBaboon – 3:00 \nPlease note: The Zoo grounds close at 4 p.m. with last entry at 3 p.m. \n  \n \n  URL:https://senecaparkzoo.org/event/deaf-culture-awareness-day-2023/ 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/2023/10/1080x1080_NTID_Sign_2023_1-e1697563000112.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231009T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231009T160000 DTSTAMP:20231005T194204Z CREATED:20230802T200105Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231005T194204Z UID:10000330-1696842000-1696867200@senecaparkzoo.org SUMMARY:Day Off ZooCamp - Columbus Day 2023 DESCRIPTION:At the Zoo – October 10 / 9:00 am\nColumbus Day – Splish Splash \nTHIS CAMP IS SOLD OUT – CHECK OUT OUR OTHER EDUCATION PROGRAM OFFERINGS UPCOMING HERE! \nSchool is on break and it’s the perfect time for a fund day of learning at Seneca Park Zoo! At Day off ZooCamp\, campers will spend the day learning about different watery habitats.  Campers will explore the Zoo and learn about different animals that love the water.   \nIt’s like Summer ZooCamp in a single day! \n  \nFor ages 5 through 9 \n  \nFull-day: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. \nThere is no half-day option available for this camp. \n   \nCOST \nMembers: $45 for full-day \nNon-members: $55 for full-day \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-2023/ 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: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 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: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:20230817T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230820T170000 DTSTAMP:20230818T201904Z CREATED:20230428T205026Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230818T201904Z UID:10000309-1692266400-1692550800@senecaparkzoo.org SUMMARY:Amphibians & Reptiles Awareness Weekend DESCRIPTION:Do you have a passion for some of the scaly and slippery species? This is the weekend for you! Amphibians & Reptiles Weekend is dedicated to the lizards\, snakes\, frogs\, and other animals of those species in our care here at the Zoo. While they are not the biggest or fluffiest – we love them just the same and they play just as crucial a part in their ecosystems as many of the bigger mammals that are typically more thought of.  \nThis weekend we will be raising money for two great conservation organizations: Project Golden Frog and Turtle Survival Alliance! We encourage our supporters to check out their stuff and the amazing work they do and donate to our Facebook or onsite fundraiser this weekend that will go to support them. For every $5 donated you will be automatically entered to win a turtle or snake-made painting OR a meet-and-greet with one of the Burmese pythons in our care for a feeding!  \nLearn about some of the similarities and differences between amphibians an reptiles on our blog here. \nIs it a frog or a toad? Check out this blog from one of our keepers for some basic characteristics to help you out. \n \n Support Conservation Efforts\n \nSchedule of Events:\n Thursday\n Friday\n Saturday\n Sunday\n Thursday \n9:30 a.m. – *Members Only* Animal Meet & Greet \n10:30 a.m. – Penguin Enrichment & Keeper Chat  \n10:30 a.m.  – Red Panda Experience  \n11:15 a.m. – Polar Bear Enrichment  \n12:00 p.m. – Reptiles of the Savanna Keeper Chat ** \n1:30 p.m. – Burmese Python Feeding (Creatures From the River’s Edge building) ** \n3:00 p.m. – Penguin Enrichment & Keeper Chat \n3:30 p.m. – Baboon Enrichment  \n** – indicates Amphibian & Reptile Awareness focused program (others are normal summer programming schedule) \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  \n11:00 a.m.  –Frog Feeding (CRE)** \n11:15 a.m.  – Snow Leopard Experience \n12:00 p.m. – Sea Lion Enrichment \n1:30 p.m. – Cichlid Keeper Chat (Animals of the Savanna building) \n3:00 p.m. – Penguin Experience & Keeper Chat \n3:30 p.m. – Sea Lion Enrichment  \n** – indicates Amphibian & Reptile Awareness focused program (others are normal summer programming schedule) \n Saturday \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  \n11:00 a.m.  – Red-Eared Slider Feed**  \n11:15 a.m.  – Sea Lion Experience  \n12:00 p.m. – Elephant Experience \n1:00 p.m. – Panamanian Golden Frog Keeper Chat (CRE building)** \n1:30 p.m. – White Rhino Experience  \n3:00 p.m. – Penguin Experience & Keeper Chat \n3:30 p.m. – Wolf Keeper Chat \n** – indicates Amphibian & Reptile Awareness focused program (others are normal summer programming schedule) \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  \n11:00 a.m.  – Reptile Chat (CRE building)** \n11:15 a.m.  – Polar Bear Experience  \n12:00 p.m. – Red-Tailed Hawk Feed & Keeper Chat \n1:30 p.m. – Sandhill Crane Conservation Keeper Chat \n2:30 p.m. – Burmese Python Keeper Chat**  \n3:00 p.m. – Penguin Experience & Keeper Chat \n3:30 p.m. – River Otter Enrichment \n** – indicates Genesee Trail Awareness focused program (others are normal summer programming schedule) \nThank you to our Presenting Sponsor for Conservation Days: URL:https://senecaparkzoo.org/event/reptile-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/2023/04/1080x1080_SPZ_AmphibiansandReptiles-e1682714976102.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230811T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230811T210000 DTSTAMP:20230622T145048Z CREATED:20230410T153520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230622T145048Z UID:10000299-1691775000-1691787600@senecaparkzoo.org SUMMARY:ZooBrew August 2023 DESCRIPTION:At the Zoo – August 11 / 5:30 pm \n** Escape from the dog days of summer at ZooBrew!! ** \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 here 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:    August 11th \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 here or $15 at the Front Gate (if available) \nMusic: TBD! \n  \nThank you to Presenting Sponsor: \n \nAnd to our Entertainment Presenting Sponsor: URL:https://senecaparkzoo.org/event/zoobrew-august-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 END:VCALENDAR