The Buffalo Zoo

09/20/2024

Are you passionate about animals and science? The Buffalo Zoo is seeking talented high school students to participate in their exclusive Life Science Career Lab. This immersive program offers a unique opportunity to explore various life science careers and gain hands-on experience at an AZA-accredited zoo. Applications are open for this fall's class. Learn more and apply here: https://bit.ly/3vbdkdB

09/19/2024

Zoomagination: The Festival of Lanterns and Lights is coming to a close this weekend. This is your last chance to experience the magic of thousands of stunning lanterns and lights.There are three nights left so get your tickets now before it's gone. https://bit.ly/3yPXk2B

09/19/2024

Bamboo breakfast with Himalaya the red panda! 🌱

This Saturday we will be celebrating International Red Panda Day! Join us for keeper talks and enrichment sessions at 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM to learn more about our red pandas.

09/18/2024

A big thank you to our friends at National Grid for their incredible volunteer work at the Buffalo Zoo yesterday! The past few years the team over at National Grid have routinely helped our grounds team with seasonal projects. Their dedication and hard work have helped make a huge difference maintaining our beautiful Zoo. We're so grateful for their support.

09/17/2024

Sakari cooling off with some pool time and a polar bear sized ice treat!

09/17/2024

Get ready to Run for Rhinos this Friday!

🦏✨ Lace up for the Fifth Annual Run for Rhinos, presented by Reimer Heating Plumbing & Air Conditioning on September 20th at The Buffalo Zoo!

🏃‍♀️🏃The run is a 5k through Delaware Park finishing at the zoo with all proceeds going to support The Buffalo Zoo and the International Rhino Foundation! 🦏🦏

Each ticket includes a 👕free race t-shirt 👕, 🥇🥇a finisher medal 🥇🥇, and an afterparty with 🍕🍺 pizza and beer 🍕🍺 !!

Sign up at the link below! We hope to see you there!

https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=117468

09/13/2024

Meet our new patas monkey troop! There are four altogether- three females and one male. The girls are named Etta, Siku, and Pili. The male’s name is Willie!

They came to the Buffalo Zoo as part of The Association of Zoos and Aquariums SSP recommendation. Known for their incredible speed, these energetic animals are bringing new excitement to the Buffalo Zoo. Patas monkeys have not been a part of the Buffalo Zoo’s collections since 1973 and are now on exhibit in the Zoo’s Vanishing Animals exhibit area.

09/13/2024

We have had lots of exciting animal updates over the past few weeks. We're thrilled to announce a wave of new arrivals and changes to our gorilla troop. Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/3ZkvGWh

The Buffalo Zoo is thrilled to announce the arrival of a new silverback gorilla, Babatunde! This magnificent male comes to the Buffalo Zoo from the Bronx Zoo. Babatunde's arrival signifies a new chapter for the Buffalo Zoo's gorilla family. His presence will introduce fresh genetics and strong leadership to the group, fostering a healthy and vibrant troop dynamic. Currently Babatunde is in a standard thirty day quarantine but, we eagerly look forward to sharing more details about him once he's settled into his new home.

As part of other SSP recommendations, the Buffalo Zoo is also adding a patas monkey troop, growing its collection to ten different primate species. Known for their incredible speed, these energetic animals are bringing new excitement to the Buffalo Zoo. Patas monkeys have not been a part of the Buffalo Zoo’s collections since 1973 and are now on exhibit in the Zoo’s Vanishing Animals exhibit area.

Also new are: three addax, a critically endangered antelope species, with fewer than 100 remaining in the wild; three scarlet ibis, known for their long, curved beaks; one roseate spoonbill, a gregarious wading bird; thirteen Puerto Rican Crested Toads, the only species of toad native to Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands; a of pair smews, a majestic white diving duck; and three adorable Cheviot sheep, a white faced breed named for the area from which they originate on the English and Scottish boarder. The Cheviot sheep are brand new additions to the Zoo’s Heritage Farm, bringing fresh experiences for visitors.

While the Buffalo Zoo celebrates the arrival of new animals, it is also bidding farewell to two treasured residents. Nyah, one of the Zoo’s beloved female gorillas, has departed for Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago, and Mohan, a greater one-horned rhinoceros, was relocated to a new AZA-accredited home earlier this month. These moves made in alignment with the AZA Species Survival Plan’s recommendations will ensure that both animals continue to contribute to the health and genetic diversity of their respective species while also making room at the Buffalo Zoo to receive new breeding animals. The Buffalo Zoo staff will miss both Nyah and Mohan dearly.

Make sure to plan your visit to meet our new arrivals!




Photo of Bubatunde courtesy of Wildlife Conservation Society

09/12/2024

There’s only two weekends left of Zoomagination! Time is running out to immerse yourself in the world of stunning lanterns and lights! Get your tickets today! Link in bio!

09/12/2024

There's only two weekends left of Zoomagination! Time is running out to immerse yourself in the world of stunning lanterns and lights! Get your tickets today! https://bit.ly/3yPXk2B

09/10/2024

We finally had a few days to recover and just wanted to say thank you to all who joined us for the sold-out Rendezvous In The Zoo "RITZ" Gala this past Saturday! It was a spectacular evening, and we are thrilled with the overwhelming support we received this year.

We'd also like to give a special thank you to our presenting sponsors, M&T Bank, West Herr Auto Group, and the Yurtchuk Foundation, as well as all of our other sponsors. Your generosity helps us continue to make a difference for the Buffalo Zoo and the Buffalo Zoo Foundation.

09/07/2024

Reminder! Due to the Zoological Foundation fundraiser, Rendezvous in the Zoo, the Buffalo Zoo will be closing early today, Saturday, September 7th, 2024 at 2:00 pm.

Zoomagination will also not be open on the 7th.

We thank everyone for their understanding and ask you all to please plan accordingly.

09/05/2024

🎉🏃‍♂️ Join us for the Fifth Annual Run for Rhinos, presented by Reimer Heating Plumbing & Air Conditioning! 🦏🌍

The race will take place on World Rhino Day, September 20th, at 6PM starting at The Buffalo Zoo and continuing through Delaware Park 🏞️🐾

🎟️ Your race registration includes:

A ticket to the Buffalo Zoo (for September 21)
Race t-shirt 👕
Finisher medal 🏅
Afterparty with pizza and beer 🍕🍻
💥 Hurry! Sign up now before the price increases on September 8!

Sign up at the link below!

https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=117468

If you wish to sponsor the race follow this link below!

https://runsignup.com/CreateRaceSponsor/117468/t/YYMEz8q8NsayICc76qrZFK3zLW1rFJ8z

Proceeds to support The Buffalo Zoo and the International Rhino Foundation!

Let’s run to save rhinos! 🦏👟

09/04/2024

Due to the sold out Zoological Foundation fundraiser, Rendezvous in the Zoo, the Buffalo Zoo will be closing early this Saturday, September 7th, 2024 at 2:00 pm.

Zoomagination will also not be open on the 7th.

We thank everyone for their understanding and ask you all to please plan accordingly.

09/02/2024

Immerse yourself in the magical world of Zoomagination at the Buffalo Zoo this Labor Day evening! 🏮 It's the perfect way to celebrate the long weekend with family and friends. Don't miss out!

https://bit.ly/3yPXk2B

09/02/2024

Looking for a roaring good time this Labor Day? 🐾 Come explore the wild wonders of the Buffalo Zoo! 🦒 🦏 ☀️

Enjoy a reduced rate of $5 off each admission ticket in addition to the Zoo’s lower fall ticket price today only.

Purchase your Labor Day admission ticket here: https://bit.ly/4fXV4qy

08/31/2024

Zoomagination will be open this Labor Day from 6:30 pm - 10:30 pm! Get your tickets here today! https://bit.ly/3yPXk2B

08/30/2024

The Buffalo Zoo is roaring into Labor Day with a special discount for all! On Monday, September 2nd, enjoy the wonders of the animal kingdom at a reduced rate of $5 off each admission ticket in addition to the Zoo’s lower fall ticket price.

Purchase your Labor Day admission ticket here: https://bit.ly/4fXV4qy

08/29/2024

It’s a great evening to visit Zoomagination! 🐉

Enjoy a magical evening under the lights at Zoomagination. ✨ Immerse yourself in a world of stunning lanterns and interactive exhibits.

Don’t miss out! There are only a few weekends left to experience this enchanting festival.

08/29/2024

It's a great evening to visit Zoomagination! 🐉

Enjoy a magical evening under the lights at Zoomagination. ✨ Immerse yourself in a world of stunning lanterns and interactive exhibits.

Don't miss out! There are only a few weekends left to experience this enchanting festival.

08/28/2024

🏃🏃‍♀️🦏🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️!!!

🦏🦏 The Fifth Annual Run for Rhinos, presented by Reimer Heating Plumbing & Air Conditioning, will take place on September 20th at The Buffalo Zoo. 🦏🦏

🏃‍♀️🏃 The run is a 5k through Delaware Park Buffalo where the proceeds will go to benefit the Zoo as well as the International Rhino Foundation. 🏃‍♀️🏃

🍺🍕 Following the run, complimentary refreshments and food will be served to all participants! 🍺🍕

📣📣 Buy your tickets today at the link below! Ticket prices increase after September 8th so hurry up and buy your today! 📣📣

https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/Buffalo/WNYRunforRhinos?fbclid=IwY2xjawE4mNVleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHeKSyYrAy6omMjvM9yLDu4rC1rGV9tpK5xlU17e04bwFMHLYR_XjsbJ3iA_aem_xhl_LFRrpaq3HKcDPXlvlw

08/23/2024

We will have some special guests visiting the Zoo tomorrow! Stop by the Zoo from 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM to say hello to our friends from the SPCA as well as a few feline friends who are in need of new homes! Look at those faces! 🐱🐱

08/22/2024

Morning sniffs from Himalaya!

08/21/2024

You may notice on your next trip to the Zoo that our male lion Tiberius is out with our cubs and mother Lusaka. Lelie and Zahra have moved over to our other big cat yard and will rotate on exhibit with our tiger, Zhanna.

08/12/2024

When it’s summer and you don’t have pumpkins to carve! 🍉 !

08/08/2024

Snack time with our saki monkeys! 🍎🍐

08/02/2024

We are deeply saddened to announce the recent passing of our North American river otter, Rascal. Rascal was born at Buttonwood Park Zoo in 2007 and came to the Buffalo Zoo in December 2012. He was 17-years-old.

Rascal's age was a testament to the impressive care our animals receive here at the Buffalo Zoo. The median life expectancy for North American River Otters in managed care is 12.3 years and less than 2% of otters reach age 17.

During his time here at the Buffalo Zoo, Rascal sired 12 offspring many of which are at zoos nationwide.

To help honor Rascal, we encourage everyone to share their favorite memories and photos of him in the comments below.

08/01/2024

Come check out the 🫧 at Zoomagination starting tonight at 6:30 pm!

07/30/2024

We’d like to thank the and their season ticket members for having their summer BBQ with us last night.We think Sabretooth feel in love with Zhanna the tiger! 🐯💙💛