Seneca Park Zoo

Seneca Park Zoo Seneca Park Zoo is the largest and most impactful conservation organization in the Rochester Region. Seneca Park Zoo is open 362 days a year.
(12677)

The Zoo is home to hundreds of species from around the world and serves as a launchpad for impactful conservation work locally and globally. Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day. (subject to change without notice)

Be transported around the world as you come face to face with Masai giraffes, red pandas, African elephants, snow leopards, river otters, and much more! Enjoy the

new Animals of the Savanna habitats, which opened in fall of 2018 and feature a southern white rhino, giraffes, zebras, and over a dozen smaller species. Your visit directly helps save animals from extinction, as you support the efforts of Seneca Park Zoo, a national leader in species survival and conservation action.

Zoobilation is THIS Saturday, and we can't wait to welcome our community in for the biggest night of the year at Seneca ...
06/03/2026

Zoobilation is THIS Saturday, and we can't wait to welcome our community in for the biggest night of the year at Seneca Park Zoo! ✨🐾

With gorgeous weather in the forecast, it's shaping up to be the perfect evening to celebrate wildlife, conservation, and the incredible impact this community helps make possible.

This is not your average after-hours event at the Zoo. ❤️ It's a chance for our community to learn more about the conservation and educational work we do here and to support it!

Guests will enjoy live music, up-close animal experiences, interactive conservation activities, a seated dinner, an exciting auction, and a delicious tasting trail featuring bites and sips from local favorites including Abbott's Frozen Custard, Birdhouse Brewing Company, Blue Barn Cidery, Farmhouse Table Food, The Genesee Brewery, Iron Smoke Distillery, Strangebird, and more!

Today is your last chance to purchase tickets. Join us for an unforgettable evening and help leave your mark on conservation!

🔗senecaparkzoo.org/zoobilation

Happy , Rochester! 🌈 🐾 Healthy ecosystems thrive on biodiversity, and we believe communities are strongest when everyo...
06/02/2026

Happy , Rochester! 🌈 🐾

Healthy ecosystems thrive on biodiversity, and we believe communities are strongest when everyone feels welcome and connected to the natural world. This month, we celebrate the diversity of our community so that all people can learn, explore, and belong.

We're so excited for Pride at the Zoo on June 13, a full day of activities, community partners, special animal experiences, giveaways, and more!

We'll be joined by our amazing community partners, including Trillium, MVP Healthcare, Equal Grounds, Willow Center, Library Web, Canandaigua National Bank, Leafguard, All Belong Coaching, and more!

We can't wait to see you all there!

🔗senecaparkzoo.org/pride

Lynx are most active during dawn and dusk, but that doesn't mean you can't catch them out and about during the day! 🌅🐾St...
06/02/2026

Lynx are most active during dawn and dusk, but that doesn't mean you can't catch them out and about during the day! 🌅🐾

Stop by the Zoo to soak up some of this amazing weather we've been having, and to see what Bianca and Albert are up to today!

🔗senecaparkzoo.org/tickets

📸 Kellee Wolowitz

The Genesee River has quite the story to tell, and this weekend we got to celebrate it together! 🌊💙Thank you to everyone...
06/01/2026

The Genesee River has quite the story to tell, and this weekend we got to celebrate it together! 🌊💙

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Genesee Trail Awareness Weekend. Guests learned more about the animals that call this ecosystem home and the important role clean waterways play in protecting biodiversity. 🦦

Our next conservation weekend is the Animals of the Savanna weekend, June 20 & 21. We hope to see you all there!

🔗senecaparkzoo.org/savannaweekend

📸 David Jorgensen & Ken Tryon

05/31/2026

Moki the elephant prefers her salad root-free! 🐘

In this video, captured by Zoologist Kat Kleinschmidt, Moki carefully separates the grass from the dirt before eating! 🌱

African elephants are the largest land animals on Earth, and they eat about 300 pounds of food and drink about 50 gallons of water daily!

Stop by the Zoo to visit the only herd of African elephants in all of New York State!

🔗senecaparkzoo.org/tickets

Genesee Trail Weekend kicks off tomorrow! 🦦🌼Get ready for a weekend full of Conservation Chats, Ambassador Animal meet &...
05/29/2026

Genesee Trail Weekend kicks off tomorrow! 🦦🌼

Get ready for a weekend full of Conservation Chats, Ambassador Animal meet & greets, special animal programming, and fun!

Head to our website to learn more and to start planning your visit!

🔗senecaparkzoo.org/genesee

Start your Juneteenth celebration off at the Zoo! 🌿 Guests can connect with community organizations like MOCHA Center, A...
05/29/2026

Start your Juneteenth celebration off at the Zoo! 🌿

Guests can connect with community organizations like MOCHA Center, Action for a Better Community, Blocks & Bloom, and the Phillis Wheatley Library.

You’ll also be able to enjoy an Ambassador Animal meet & greet, participate in a guided yoga session, make seedballs so you can start your very own garden, and learn more about Gizmo, the red panda, during a special insider chat. 🌼

This morning event is free for members and included with admission. Visit our website to learn more!

🔗senecaparkzoo.org/Juneteenth

If your weekend plans don’t currently include giant animal sculptures and getting some fresh air, we have a suggestion! ...
05/28/2026

If your weekend plans don’t currently include giant animal sculptures and getting some fresh air, we have a suggestion! ☀️🐆

Our new interactive sculpture exhibit is officially open, and it features 12 stunning, life-sized sculptures of species like the cheetah, mudpuppy, paddlefish, and Eastern Massasauga rattlesnake. 🐢

Explore the sculptures up close, climb on them, and snap photos while learning how habitat restoration and conservation work helped these species make a come back!

Head to our website to learn more:
🔗senecaparkzoo.org/tales

Yesterday was , and we’re celebrating by looking back at an incredible conservation milestone for Western New York. 🦦Af...
05/28/2026

Yesterday was , and we’re celebrating by looking back at an incredible conservation milestone for Western New York. 🦦

After river otters disappeared from the region in the early 1900s, Seneca Park Zoo partnered with conservation organizations and the DEC to help reintroduce them into local ecosystems. 💚🌊 Decades later, river otters are once again thriving in Western New York.

For guests interested in learning more about otters and supporting their conservation, our Otter Encounter provides a behind-the-scenes opportunity to meet the otters in our care, with a portion of proceeds benefiting the Species Survival Plan program!

Head to our website to learn more and to book your encounter today.
🔗senecaparkzoo.org/oe

📸Wayne Smith

Address

2222 St. Paul Street
Rochester, NY
14621

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+15853367200

Website

https://instagram.com/senecaparkzoo, https://www.aza.org/inst-status

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Seneca Park Zoo posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Museum

Send a message to Seneca Park Zoo:

Shortcuts

Share

Category