Community Clean-Up - Edgerton R-Center

On Friday, June 13, Seneca Park Zoo is welcoming members of the Rochester Museum & Science Center and Genesee Country Village & Museum for a complimentary visit. Just show your current membership card at the Zoo’s member booth and enjoy a day of discovery, connection, and summer programming. Throughout the day, you’ll be able to catch animal enrichment sessions, connect with our care staff, and see firsthand how your support contributes to conservation. Zoo members—your membership works both ways. You’re invited to visit RMSC and GCV&M that day, too. Please visit each institution’s website for the most up-to-date visitor information. This swap is valid for Friday, June 13 only. Want a Zoo Membership? Click the button below!

Zoo Membership

Seth Green Park - Community Clean-Up

On Friday, June 13, Seneca Park Zoo is welcoming members of the Rochester Museum & Science Center and Genesee Country Village & Museum for a complimentary visit. Just show your current membership card at the Zoo’s member booth and enjoy a day of discovery, connection, and summer programming. Throughout the day, you’ll be able to catch animal enrichment sessions, connect with our care staff, and see firsthand how your support contributes to conservation. Zoo members—your membership works both ways. You’re invited to visit RMSC and GCV&M that day, too. Please visit each institution’s website for the most up-to-date visitor information. This swap is valid for Friday, June 13 only. Want a Zoo Membership? Click the button below!

Zoo Membership

City Nature Challenge: Bioblitz Nature Hike @ Turning Point Park

Come join a naturalist to learn about all the sounds you can hear when you go out and explore nature. Learn the calls of common birds and insects we hear all summer long. As well as learn about the impact of human made noises on wildlife. Come join a naturalist to learn about all the sounds you can hear when you go out and explore nature. Learn the calls of common birds and insects we hear all summer long. As well as learn about the impact of human made noises on wildlife
When: Saturday, April 26, 2025
Time: 3:30
Meeting Location: Main Parking Lot
Where: 260 Boxart St, Rochester, NY, 14612
Register here
 
 
CONDITIONS FOR CANCELLATION
Thunder or lightning
AQI of over 200
Average temperature of
Under 0 degrees F
Over 80 degrees F
Heavy rainfall (flood warnings)
Over 2” of snow on the ground
Wind conditions over 40 mph.
Wind chill is below -18 degrees F

City Nature Challenge: Bioblitz Nature Hike @ Turning Point Park

Come join a naturalist to learn about all the sounds you can hear when you go out and explore nature. Learn the calls of common birds and insects we hear all summer long. As well as learn about the impact of human made noises on wildlife. Come join a naturalist to learn about all the sounds you can hear when you go out and explore nature. Learn the calls of common birds and insects we hear all summer long. As well as learn about the impact of human made noises on wildlife
When: Saturday, April 26, 2025
Time: 3:30
Meeting Location: Main Parking Lot
Where: 260 Boxart St, Rochester, NY, 14612
Register here
CONDITIONS FOR CANCELLATION
Thunder or lightning
AQI of over 200
Average temperature of
Under 0 degrees F
Over 80 degrees F
Heavy rainfall (flood warnings)
Over 2” of snow on the ground
Wind conditions over 40 mph.
Wind chill is below -18 degrees F

City Nature Challenge: Bioblitz Nature Hike @ Seneca Park

Come join a naturalist to learn about all the sounds you can hear when you go out and explore nature. Learn the calls of common birds and insects we hear all summer long. As well as learn about the impact of human made noises on wildlife. Come join a naturalist to learn about all the sounds you can hear when you go out and explore nature. Learn the calls of common birds and insects we hear all summer long. As well as learn about the impact of human made noises on wildlife
When: Sunday, April 27, 2025
Time: 11:30
Meeting Location: Wegmans Lodge Lot
Where: Zoo Rd, Rochester, NY, 14617
Register here
CONDITIONS FOR CANCELLATION
Thunder or lightning
AQI of over 200
Average temperature of
Under 0 degrees F
Over 80 degrees F
Heavy rainfall (flood warnings)
Over 2” of snow on the ground
Wind conditions over 40 mph.
Wind chill is below -18 degrees F

West River Walk - Community Clean-Up 8/23/25

On Friday, June 13, Seneca Park Zoo is welcoming members of the Rochester Museum & Science Center and Genesee Country Village & Museum for a complimentary visit. Just show your current membership card at the Zoo’s member booth and enjoy a day of discovery, connection, and summer programming. Throughout the day, you’ll be able to catch animal enrichment sessions, connect with our care staff, and see firsthand how your support contributes to conservation. Zoo members—your membership works both ways. You’re invited to visit RMSC and GCV&M that day, too. Please visit each institution’s website for the most up-to-date visitor information. This swap is valid for Friday, June 13 only. Want a Zoo Membership? Click the button below!

Zoo Membership

Genesee Gateway Center - Community Clean-Up 7/5/25

On Friday, June 13, Seneca Park Zoo is welcoming members of the Rochester Museum & Science Center and Genesee Country Village & Museum for a complimentary visit. Just show your current membership card at the Zoo’s member booth and enjoy a day of discovery, connection, and summer programming. Throughout the day, you’ll be able to catch animal enrichment sessions, connect with our care staff, and see firsthand how your support contributes to conservation. Zoo members—your membership works both ways. You’re invited to visit RMSC and GCV&M that day, too. Please visit each institution’s website for the most up-to-date visitor information. This swap is valid for Friday, June 13 only. Want a Zoo Membership? Click the button below!

Zoo Membership

Community Clean-Up - Maplewood Rose Garden

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.

When: Monday, July 14, 2025Time: 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.Where: Edgerton R-Center(41 Backus St, Rochester NY, 14608)
Register here

CONDITIONS FOR CANCELLATIONThunder or lightning AQI of over 200 Average temperature of  Under 0 degrees F Over 80 degrees F Heavy rainfall (flood warnings) Over 2” of snow on the ground Wind conditions over 40 mph. Wind chill is below -18 degrees F 

Community CleanUps supported by

Earth Day Clean Up

Join the Seneca Park Zoo for our annual Earth Day clean up at Durand Eastman Beach! Last year with the help of 109 volunteers we removed over 340 pounds of trash from the beach.
Please dress for the weather and bring water. We’ll provide tools, bags, and gloves, and all ages are welcome!
When: Saturday, April 19th, 2025
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Where: Durand Eastman Beach, Lot A (1342 Lakeshore Blvd, Rochester, NY 14622)
Register here
CONDITIONS FOR CANCELLATION
Thunder or lightning
AQI of over 200
Average temperature of
Under 0 degrees F
Over 80 degrees F
Heavy rainfall (flood warnings)
Over 2” of snow on the ground
Wind conditions over 40 mph.
Wind chill is below -18 degrees F
Community CleanUps supported by

Turning Point Park Clean Up

Seneca Park Zoo’s first cleanup of 2025! Join two Zoo Naturalists at Turning Point Park on March 22nd and help in the initiative to keep our waterways clean. At this cleanup we will also be tabling about the different local projects we are involved in to prevent and spread awareness about plastic pollution.
Please dress for the weather and bring water. We’ll provide tools, bags, and gloves, and all ages are welcome!
When: Saturday, March 22nd, 2025
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Where: Turning Point Park parking lot (260 Boxart St, Rochester, NY 14612)
Register here
CONDITIONS FOR CANCELLATION
Thunder or lightning
AQI of over 200
Average temperature of
Under 0 degrees F
Over 80 degrees F
Heavy rainfall (flood warnings)
Over 2” of snow on the ground
Wind conditions over 40 mph.
Wind chill is below -18 degrees F
Community CleanUps supported by

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