Cold Asia Awareness Weekend 2025
Join us for Cold Asia Awareness Weekend, where the chill of the Asian wilderness comes to life! Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of some of our most captivating cold-climate animals.
Our expert naturalists will be on hand to share insights into the incredible adaptations that allow Snow Leopards and Red Pandas to thrive in their frosty habitats. Meanwhile, our knowledgeable docents will guide you through the striking differences and surprising similarities between Amur and Bengal tigers.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to deepen your understanding of these magnificent creatures and their icy homes. It’s an adventure the whole family will enjoy!
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Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor for Conservation Days:
Join us for Pachyderm Weekend at Seneca Park Zoo on September 20-21 and celebrate Earth’s giants—elephants and rhinos! Enjoy special keeper chats, interactive experiences, and memorable moments highlighting the conservation of these incredible species.
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Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor for Conservation Days:
Do you have a passion for some of the scaly species? This is the weekend for you! Reptile Weekend is dedicated to the lizards, snakes, 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.
More info coming soon!
Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor for Conservation Days:
Genesee Trail Awareness Weekend 2025
Join us for Genesee Trail Awareness Weekend on July 26-27! This weekend, dive into the wonders of our local trails and waterways with engaging activities and educational opportunities for all ages! Explore our Nature Cart, where you can learn about the harmful effects of water pollution and discover how LittaTraps are making a difference in keeping our waterways clean.
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Panamanian Golden Frog Awareness Day 2025
In honor of the magnificent Panamanian Golden Frogs, we are thrilled to announce Panamanian Golden Frog Day on August 16! This special event is dedicated to raising awareness and funds for crucial conservation efforts to protect these unique and endangered amphibians.
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Join us in celebrating and supporting oceans and aquatic life on July 12 and 13 with our Ocean Conservation Weekend here at the Zoo! People everywhere can celebrate and take action for our shared ocean, which connects us all.
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Join us on Saturday, June 21 for World Giraffe Day! Learn more about the world’s tallest land mammal and celebrate giraffes at Seneca Park Zoo.
Meet with Zoo docents and Naturalists to discover the important role giraffes play in their ecosystem, their unique adaptations, and how to identify different giraffe species.
More information coming soon!
Endangered Species Awareness Weekend 2025
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 on May 24 and 25 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!
Saturday:
9:30 a.m. – Ambassador Animal Meet & Greet
10:30 a.m. – Red Panda Experience
11:30 a.m. – Lion Experience
12:00 p.m. – Elephant Experience
1:30 p.m. – Massasauga Rattlesnake Experience
2:30 p.m. – Panamanian Golden Frog Experience
3:30 p.m. – Red Footed Tortoise & Spotted Turtle Experience
Sunday:
9:30 a.m. – Ambassador Animal Meet & Greet
10:30 a.m. – Polar Bear Experience
12:00 p.m. – Rhino Experience
1:30 p.m. – Penguin Experience in Rocky Coast Gallery
2:30 p.m. – Pancake Tortoise Experience in Savanna Barn
3:30 p.m. – Lake Sturgeon Experience in Creatures of the River’s Edge
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Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor for Conservation Days:
Deaf Culture Awareness Day at the Zoo 2024
Deaf Culture Awareness Day
Join us Sunday, September 22nd 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.
September 22 is also Elephant Awareness Day.
View the schedule of fully interpreted experiences here!
Cold Asia Awareness Weekend 2024
Join us for Cold Asia Awareness Weekend, where the chill of the Asian wilderness comes to life! Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of some of our most captivating cold-climate animals.
Our expert naturalists will be on hand to share insights into the incredible adaptations that allow Snow Leopards and Red Pandas to thrive in their frosty habitats. Meanwhile, our knowledgeable docents will guide you through the striking differences and surprising similarities between Amur and Bengal tigers.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to deepen your understanding of these magnificent creatures and their icy homes. It’s an adventure the whole family will enjoy!
Get Tickets
Saturday:
10:30 a.m. – Red Panda Experience
2:30 p.m. – Snow Leopard Experience
Throughout the Day – Tiger Enrichment
Sunday:
10:30 a.m. – Red Panda Experience
2:30 p.m. – Snow Leopard Experience
Throughout the Day – Tiger Enrichment
Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor for Conservation Days: