🎉🥳 Happy 47th Birthday to Genny C! 🐘🎂
Today, we’re celebrating our beloved African elephant Genny C, who is 47 today! Thanks to the incredible care from our dedicated animal care and animal health teams, Genny C has continued to thrive, reaching this amazing milestone. ❤️ Her personalized care, daily enrichment, and the love of her keepers have helped her enjoy a long, healthy life right here at Seneca Park Zoo. Stop by this weekend to say happy birthday!
🍁🍂 Fall is here, and our smallest residents are loving it! They're all enjoying fall treats, and if you come to the Zoo, you can too!
Bring your family out to Fall Fest at every weekend here at the Zoo for some seasonal fun! 🎃🍬 They can enjoy a sweet treat of their own and decorate a monster cookie—just in time for Halloween! 🎨👻
Join us for a day filled with autumn vibes, tasty treats, and cute critters! 🍂🧡
🍁🎃This weekend is the LAST weekend of Fall Fest! 🎃🍁
Don’t miss out on all the fun before it’s gone! Bring your friends, family, and best costumes and join us for a weekend full of festive activities, cookie decorating, and more! 🐾🦁
🎉 PLUS: We’re ending Fall Fest with a costume parade on both Saturday and Sunday! The parade starts at 2:00 pm, beginning at A Step Into Africa and finishing at the elephant area. 🐘✨ Everyone is invited to join in, and show off their awesome outfits!
Last week, we had the honor of partnering with Monroe County to host an unforgettable Mentoring Day for students with disabilities. These amazing students got a special behind-the-scenes tour, learned what it takes to become a zookeeper, and saw firsthand the passion and care that goes into looking after our animal residents. 🌿🦁
It was a privilege to connect with these future conservationists, and we can't wait to see them back at the zoo! 🧡 A huge thank you to everyone involved in making this day so special.
🎃👻 Join us for Spooktacular at Seneca Park Zoo! 👻🎃
On October 17th, 18th, & 19th, we’re opening the zoo after hours for a thrilling night of family fun! 🌙 Get ready for spooky surprises waiting around every corner.🕸️
Get up close and personal with some of our creepy crawlies, trick-or-treat around the zoo, and check out some cool bones at the Afterhours Spooktacular.
👻 Get your tickets now at: https://spzs.myshopify.com/products/2024-spooktacular
See you there… if you dare! 🎃
A huge thank you to our presenting sponsor, The Harley School!
Join us in celebrating a milestone for one of our most beloved residents—Pimento the Olive Baboon just turned 31 earlier this week! 🥳 Not only is she a special member of our zoo family, but she's also the oldest Olive Baboon in all AZA zoos across North America. 🌍🧡
Her longevity is a testament to the exceptional care provided by our dedicated animal care team. We strive to give Pimento—and all of our animals—the highest quality of care.
Here's to celebrating many more birthdays with our queen, Pimento! 👑🎉 Stop by and say hello to this amazing baboon on your next visit to the zoo! 🐒🧡
Did you know our animals actively participate in their own health care? Our incredible staff work closely with our Amur tiger, Katya, to ensure she stays healthy and strong. 🩺🐯 Just like in this moment, where our Vet Tech, Robin, is performing a voluntary blood draw with the full cooperation of Katya! 💪
Join us this weekend to learn more about tiger enrichment and the unique adaptations of the magnificent creatures of Cold Asia. Discover how YOU can help protect these species in the wild. 🌿🐾
We had an amazing time celebrating both our majestic elephants and the Deaf community with the support of Rochester School for the Deaf and RIT/NTID ASL interpretation made it possible for everyone to enjoy the day and learn about elephant conservation! 🦣
👏 A huge shoutout to our amazing zookeepers for their dedication and passion in caring for these gentle giants. Your hard work inspires us all! 🙌🐾
Thank you to everyone who joined us for a day of inclusivity, learning, and fun. We hope to see you again next year! 💙
Watch as our Zoo Keeper Catina gives these curious otters some icy treats filled with fish and scallops! Enrichment like this helps stimulate their natural hunting and foraging instincts, keeping them active and engaged. Enrichment comes in many different shapes and forms, all designed to encourage animals to display natural behaviors. It’s a vital part of their care, and our team works hard to keep it engaging and beneficial!
Did you know? Naked Mole Rats have incredibly powerful jaws, with 25% of their muscle mass dedicated to chewing and digging! 💪 This allows them to tunnel through the earth with ease and munch on their favorite roots and tubers.
Come visit these amazing creatures up close and learn more about their extraordinary abilities and unique underground lifestyle. 🧑🏫🌿
📅Come visit us to see them in action! Get your tickets here: https://senecaparkzoo.org/tickets/
Video credit: Amanda Lindley
We were thrilled to capture this amazing footage of an otter on a trail-cam near Onion Creek in Riga! 🌿 These sightings are a sign that our conservation efforts are making a difference in restoring and protecting otter populations. But we can’t do it alone—we need YOU!
🌍💚 Have you seen an otter in the wild? Share your otter encounters with us in the comments or tag us in your posts! 🏞️ Together, we can continue to increase otter sightings in our area!
📸 Video Credit: Jeff Castle
Our Rise and Shine Cart Tours are almost sold out! 🦁 If you’re looking for a roaring start to your day, this is your last chance to grab a ticket. Experience the magic of the zoo waking up, with special encounters like this amazing lion roar!
🎟️ Don’t wait—buy your tickets here: https://ow.ly/TBhY50Tcz5G
Check out our beautiful Sandhill Cranes in action! 🕊️ While one of these majestic birds enjoys a tasty snack, the other keeps a watchful eye on the surroundings. These incredible creatures are known for their sharp senses and strong bonds with their partners.
Did you know Sandhill Cranes mate for life and are often seen together in pairs? 👫❤️ Swing by the zoo and catch a glimpse of their graceful beauty in person!
📸 Photo Credit: Megan Murante
Meet Red Panda Cub Asha!
We have a new red panda cub! Meet Asha! Like our own cub Teddy Graham, Asha was abandoned by her mother and was being hand-raised at Binghamton Zoo. The AZA red panda SSP (species survival plan) recommended the transfer so that Teddy would have a cub to socialize with. This is common practice with single red panda cubs that are hand-raised. Asha is a slightly different species from Seneca Park Zoo’s red pandas. The new cub is Ailurus styani, whereas the Zoo’s current pandas are Ailurus fulgens. Styani red pandas are larger and darker in color.
You won’t see the two cubs on habitat. They will be kept in an area not visible to guests, but you’ll be able to view the cub cam in the animal hospital during normal Zoo hours. They will have an outdoor area at the Zoo when they start weaning but will not be introduced to the Zoo’s two red pandas Willie and Raji due to the upcoming breeding season, where males may have aggression towards unfamiliar cubs.
The cubs will move to other zoos when they are 8-10 months old, which is when they would start to separate from their mothers in their natural range.
Come visit and head to the animal hospital to view the cubs together! The Zoo is open daily from 10 a.m. (9:30 a.m. for members) – 5:00 p.m.
Join us at Seneca Park Zoo on October 4th for an evening where wine meets wildlife conservation. Our featured wineries are committed to sustainable practices that protect our planet, guided by the VineBalance workbook. This certification ensures wineries focus on reducing environmental impact, conserving natural resources, and supporting biodiversity—all while producing exceptional wines.
This isn’t just about enjoying a great glass of wine; it’s about making choices that make a difference. 🌱
Get your tickets at senecaparkzoo.org/wineforwildlife 🥂✨
A huge thanks to LSI Solutions for making this event happen!
