Buffalo Zoo

About

Free admission.

Parking fee applies.

This park's official page lists: Store / concessions.

At the park

• Exhibits exhibit

Events

• Destination Dinosaur <p>Enter a prehistoric world with the Buffalo Zoo\'s new exhibition, Destination Dinosaur!</p>\n
• Enchanted Pumpkin Trail <p>Enchanted Pumpkin Trail\'s new opening date is Thursday, Sept. 17! Enter a magical world of larger-than-life jack-o’-lanterns at the Buffalo Zoo’s Enchanted Pumpkin Trail! Explore the Zoo in a whole new way this fall, featuring: Dozens of glowing pumpkin displays Acces
• Run for Rhinos presented by Reimer Home Services, An Official Partner of the Buffalo Zoo <p>The 7th annual Run for Rhinos presented by Reimer Home Services, An Official Partner of the Buffalo Zoo, is set for Saturday, September 26! The Run for Rhinos is an in-person 5K race beginning at 8 a.m. on a course that … <a href="https://buffalozoo.org/ev
• Member Morning <p>Members get early access to the Buffalo Zoo on Member Mornings! This special perk allows our members to visit the Zoo before the crowds arrive starting at 9 a.m. Enjoy a serene stroll around the Zoo as we wake up … <a href="https://buffalozoo.org/event/mem
• M&#038;T Bank Presents Third Thursdays at the Buffalo Zoo <p>The Buffalo Zoo and M&T Bank are delighted to offer FREE admission to the community once again on select Third Thursdays! Important: Free tickets are required and must be reserved online prior to your visit. A limited number of tickets are … <a href="h
• Brew at the Zoo: Country Night <p>Saddle up for a wild evening at the Buffalo Zoo! Join us at Brew at the Zoo: Country Night on Friday, Oct. 16 from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m! Don your cowboy boots and hats for a historic hoedown featuring: 🎶 … <a href="https://buffalozoo.org/event/brew-at-the-zoo
• Boo at the Zoo <p>Calling all little ghouls and goblins! It’s time for a fang-tastic evening at the Buffalo Zoo! Celebrate the spooky season with this family-friendly event that features: 🍬 Trick-or-Treat trail around the Zoo for children ages 2-12 🪄 Live entertainment 🎠 … <a
• Conservation Conversation: Going Ape <p>Canisius University’s Dr. Susan Margulis narrates the two decades of research she has led at the Buffalo Zoo with our Western lowland gorilla troop and various other animals in our collection. From getting to know the unique personalities of each animal to assessing horm
• Conservation Conversation: Avian Adventures <p>Join us for a special lecture with Dr. Kurt Volle in the Children’s Resource Center focused on bird conservation close to home and beyond. Dr. Volle will discuss his involvement in local bird conservation projects, including bird banding and efforts to protect … &

Places to eat

• JAM Parkside coffee_shop
• Slice pizza
• The Parkside Meadow
• Wild Burger burger

Before you go

Limits

For the safety of our guests and animals, guests are not permitted to touch animals during encounters with the exception of goat feedings

History

Opened

1875

Heritage status

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places

• Park opened

Nearby

• The Juicery
• Gramma Mora's Mexican Restaurant
• Sidebar
• MT Pockets Bar
• Mac's on Hertel
• Sterling Tap and Wurst
• Lloyd Taco Factory
• Moor Room
• Wellington Pub
• Bob and John's La Hacienda
• Kostas Family Restaurant
• Del Denby Tavern
• The Burning Buffalo Bar and Grill
• China Star Restaurant
• CRAVing
• Cluck Cluck Moo Moo
• Chick Mex
• Bertha's Diner
• Més Que
• BurgerIM