Welcome to the Buffalo Zoo's exciting animal collection.Our 23.5 acre urban zoo has the distinguished honor of being the third oldest zoo in the United States (est. 1875), and it houses some of the world's most exotic, endangered, and even local wildlife.
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At the Zoo, animals move freely in large and modest enclosures with trees, streams, pools, and other natural-like features. We house a wide variety of animals representing all corners of the earth and have even been known to occasionally invite a traveling koala or white alligator.
Mammals wild and domestic are here, ranging from endangered Siberian tigers and Asian elephants to rock hyrax and pigmy zebu
We also feature reptiles, ranging from Egyptian spiny-tailed lizards, pancake tortoises, and scheltopusiks (better known as limbless lizards) to the better-known American alligators..
The Zoo's modest collection of amphibians includes tomato frogs, Puerto Rican crested toads, and several species of poison arrow frogs.
But wait... there's more! We also have an interesting collection of various species of birds. Some of our feathered friends include cinereous vultures, Lady Ross' plantain eaters, and waterfowl like tufted teal and smew.
Finally, we round out our worldwide collection with invertebrates such as giant Brazilian cockroaches.
Address & Phone:
300 Parkside Avenue,
Buffalo, NY 14214-1999
Phone: (716)837-3900
Fax: (716)837-0738
Hours of Operation:Throughout the year, the Buffalo Zoo
offers guests fascinating animal exhibits, naturalistic wildlife
habitats, beautiful garden areas and several unique areas in which to
enjoy an environment that is full of fun, adventure and history. The
Buffalo Zoo is open seven (7) days a week until October 17th, 2005, rain
or shine. Zoo grounds close one hour after the gate.
Gates:
July 1 - August 31: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
September 1 - June 30: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
*grounds remain open 1 hour after gates close.
Please understand that special circumstances including construction, births and veterinary procedures may require that specific animals be removed from public viewing to ensure the best possible care. Sorry, there are no refunds due to animal unavailability or weather.
Admission Fees:
Adults: $9.50
Seniors: (63+): $7.00
Full Time Students: $7.00 (up to age 22 with valid school id)
Children (2 - 14): $6.00
Children 23 months and under: FREE
Parking Fees:
$3.25 Cars; $6.00 Buses
A token must be purchased at the main entrance to exit the parking lot. The automated gates will ONLY accept tokens.
Rides:
Train: $1.00;
Carousel: $1.00
Tokens can be purchased at convenient locations near our rides.
Tokens MUST be purchased, the attendants will not accept cash. All rides
are closed during the winter.
Birthday Parties:
Make your child's special day one to remember at the Buffalo
Zoo!Click here for more birthday party information.
Shows & Attractions:Seasonal shows including: keeper talks,
puppet shows, animal contact and much more! Check the event and program
listing on this site or see our event and information boards just past
the main gate on your Zoo visit.
CHILDREN'S ZOO:
For a hands-on animal experience, come explore our Children's Zoo.
This recently renovated petting zoo enhances everyone's zoo experience
by giving them an opportunity to actually touch the animals inside the
exhibits. Touch domestic animals like our Ossabaw Island pigs, Karakul
sheep and our silly chickens. Don't miss the chance to get up close to a
lorikeet or listen to our Sardinian donkeys bray. The Children's Zoo
also features seasonal outdoor animal demonstrations, interactive
stations, a well-stocked vegetable garden and a suspended bridge over a
peaceful pond. During the warmer months, stroll through our Lorikeet
Landing, a open-air aviary where exotic birds fly freely around you, and
feed right out your hand! It's a great way to round out your visit to
the Children's Zoo!
ZOOTIQUE GIFT SHOP:
Offers a variety of gift selections for all occasions. Birthdays,
anniversaries, birth of a new baby - celebrate these events and others
with a souvenir such as: artwork, mugs, clothing, books, and plush
animals. A great variety of gifts - film, shirts, sweatshirts, and hats
are available. Stroller and wagon rentals are also available.
THE BEASTRO:
The Beastro concession stand is open all year. Satellite stands are located throughout the Zoo on a seasonal basis.
BOEHM GALLERY:
The Buffalo Zoo houses one of the largest collections of Boehm
porcelain on display in the United States, our extensive gallery is open
during zoo hours.
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