Seneca Park Zoo
By: Melanie Barnas
Updated: June 24, 2008
Upcoming Events at the Seneca Park Zoo
May 4 & 5
Our Fragile World
This is the 13th Annual Our Fragile World Environmental Fair. Bring your 6,7, and 8 grade students to the Zoo on Friday and the entire family on Saturday to learn from up to 30 environmentally conscious groups and companies. They will share their ideas to help
conserve our world for generations to come.
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Admission: FREE with paid Zoo admission. (Special school group rates apply for pre-registered groups for Friday, May 4, call (585) 336-7213 or visit www.senecaparkzoo.org to make reservations.)
Reservations: Not required for the general public.
May 5 – Animal Birthday Celebration
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Kids make a special card and bring it with an animal enrichment item for the wolves. It’s sure to be a howling good time.
Admission: Free with paid Zoo admission
May 7 &8 Kindergarten Class
Tons of Tails
Learn about the many ways an animal uses it’s tail in this fun-filled hour and a half program that includes a craft, animal encounter, and a snack. Ages 4-6 with or without a caregiver. Get a discount when you sign up for multiple classes at the same time.
9:30 a.m. on Monday OR 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday
Admission: Members $18.00; Non-members $22.00
Reservations: Pre-registration is required! Please call (585) 336-7213 or
visit www.senecaparkzoo.org to make reservations.
May 8 or May 11
ZooDiscovery Classes
Little Ducks: Animal Homes - 2-year-olds with a caregiver
From the tiniest insect to the biggest tiger, all animals like to have a safe place to relax. Join us as we discover how your home and our animals’ home are a lot alike!
Each day, we offer two 45-minute sessions: Session A is at 10:15 a.m. and Session B is at 11:30 a.m. Songs, activities, a snack and a close up visit with one of our education animals are included in this program. Sign up for multiple classes and receive a discount when you sign up for multiple classes at the same time.
Admission: Members $12.00/Non-Members $18.00.
Reservations: Pre-registration is required! Please call (585) 336-7213 or visit www.senecaparkzoo.org to make reservations.
May 10 - Parents’ Night Out
Drop your children off at your Zoo for a few hours while you take in a movie or enjoy a pre-Mother’s Day date. Your kids will enjoy evening activities that include a craft, animal visitor, games and a snack. Ages 4 and up ONLY
Time: 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Admission: Members: $15 for one child, $10 each additional sibling; a maximum of $40 per family
Non-Members: $20 for one child, $15 each additional sibling; a maximum of $50
Reservations: Pre-registration is required! Please call (585) 336-7213 or visit www.senecaparkzoo.org to make reservations.
May 16 – Family Fun Night
Marvelous Moms
Spend the Wednesday after Mother's Day learning what mom's in the wild are like. Dinner and beverages, fun activities, and cool animals make this program an exciting educational adventure for the entire family. AGES 3 and up ONLY.
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Admission: Members $6.25; Non-members $8.75
Reservations: Pre-registration is required! Please call (585) 336-7213 or visit www.senecaparkzoo.org to make reservations.
Presented by: Family First Federal Credit Union
May 17 – Bowling for Rhinos
Blue Rhino is the national sponsor
This is your chance to do something you love while supporting your Zoo. Bowl with the Zookeepers and other staff at Dewey Garden Lanes and support of the Seneca Park Zoo’s Chapter of the American Association of Zookeepers while doing your part for Rhinos worldwide. Sponsor sheets are available now. Call (585) 336-2503 for more information. Each person that raises $40 will receive a t-shirt. Download a registration sheet from our website today – www.senecaparkzoo.org
Time: 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Fee: $18 (includes 3 games of bowling, shoes, pizza and non-alcoholic beverages)
Dewey Garden Lanes is located at
May 19 – Animal Birthday Celebration
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Amur Tiger Triplets (Anastasia, Katya and Ussuri)
Check out what all of the roar’s about at the wildest party in town. Kids make a special card and bring it with an animal enrichment item for our tigers.
Admission: Free with paid Zoo admission
