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Location
Best time
Visit on Free Thursdays in October or during cooler weather months to see animals most active. Polar bears and snow leopards are especially comfortable and playful in chilly conditions, making for better viewing opportunities.
Best time
Arrive early (zoo opens at 10:00 am) and plan to leave by 3:30 pm (last entry 4:00 pm) to avoid peak crowds and maximize animal activity viewing, especially for popular exhibits like the polar bears and giraffes.
Visitor tip
Don't miss the rainforest exhibit and watch for baby animals - visitors specifically highlighted baby red pandas as a highlight. Check ahead for current young animal exhibits to plan your visit accordingly.
About The Buffalo Zoo
Exotic & endangered wildlife since 1875. Mammals, reptiles & birds plus kid-friendly petting area & shows in the country's 3rd-oldest zoo.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Zoo
- Hours
- Daily 10:00 am - 5:00 pm (last entry 4:00 pm)
- Highlights
- Mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, educational animal experiences
- Location
- Delaware Park, Buffalo, NY
What visitors say
Had a great time visiting the zoo. Though it was a chilly day so few parts of the zoo were empty like the poultry area zebras, hyenas etc but we had a good luck to see these amazing and majestic animals. Polar bear and snow leopard were…
Wonderful, small zoo with great exhibits. Some exhibits were under construction and there weren’t any animals in them. Other than that it is a great morning or afternoon to spend with nature and its animals. There is a lovely walkway…
Went on free Thursday in October was great weather not hot or cold was plenty of people for a weekday. Got to see the baby red panda were so cute .We had a burger at the burger restaurant was very good weird the pop was more than the…
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Did You Know?
- The Buffalo Zoo is the country's 3rd-oldest zoo, established in 1875
- The zoo grounds date back to the 1870s and are located within Delaware Park in North Buffalo
- The Buffalo Zoo offers free Thursday visits in October, making it an accessible attraction for budget-conscious visitors
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