ZOOmathon 2021

Join us for ZOOmathon2021, our second annual Family FUNdraiser! Your entire family will enjoy a night of entertainment, games and animal activities as we raise funds to support Seneca Park Zoo Society’s Conservation and Education Programs. Register now for this free eve......More

Join us for ZOOmathon2021, our second annual Family FUNdraiser! Your entire family will enjoy a night of entertainment, games and animal activities as we raise funds to support Seneca Park Zoo Society’s Conservation and Education Programs. Register now for this free event! Some of the activities and programs this event will have include video content, trivia, animal identification, education/conservation presentation and more! There will be plenty of opportunities for those in attendance to participate in or sit back and enjoy the show! Funds raised will support conservation and education programs here in our community and beyond:   Register HereGiveReceive $50 – $99 SPZ animal face covering$100 – $249  Animal pint glass$250 – $499SPZ T-shirt (yellow)$500+   SPZ Activewear (blue)  Recurring gifts of $20 per month for 1 year will be awarded a  ‘Life is Better with a Giraffe’ travel mug! *See picture above for a look at all these cool items! Your Donation Of:Supports Programs and Activities Like:$20A Book and Beast Session$50KinderZoo ClassWildlife Action Crew MemberA Nature Hike$100A Park Clean-UpZooMobile for Preschool Class$500A Butterfly Beltway Pollinator Garden2 Expedition Field Trips Donate Here Event Contact: Kimberly Cenzi, Special Events Managerkcenzi@senecazoo.org585.295.7388 Thank you to our promotional sponsorWHEC

NY, United States

FrogWatch USA Virtual Training Session

Are you interested in aquatic education and discovering biodiversity in the area? Join us at our next FrogWatch USA™ virtual training session and become a trained volunteer for free! Our FrogWatch USA™  chapter coordinator will teach you about local frogs and toads and ......More

Are you interested in aquatic education and discovering biodiversity in the area? Join us at our next FrogWatch USA™ virtual training session and become a trained volunteer for free! Our FrogWatch USA™  chapter coordinator will teach you about local frogs and toads and when each can be heard calling. You’ll learn how to identify species by call, locate and register a wetland site, and collect observations to be submitted to the nationwide online database. FrogWatch USA™ is the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ (AZA) citizen science program and provides individuals, groups, and families opportunities to learn about wetlands in their communities by reporting on the calls of frogs and toads. *Please note: FrogWatch USA training is designed for adults and teenagers. Please complete the form below to reserve your spot at our next FrogWatch training session.

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Afternoon ZooCamp

Creatures of the NightLooking for something new and unique for your child to do? Have them spend the afternoon at the Zoo! We will spend the afternoon learning about nocturnal animals and the senses that help them to rule the night.  We’ll have fun learning with crafts ......More

Creatures of the NightLooking for something new and unique for your child to do? Have them spend the afternoon at the Zoo! We will spend the afternoon learning about nocturnal animals and the senses that help them to rule the night.  We’ll have fun learning with crafts and activities in the classroom, as well as exploring animals out in the Zoo!  We have implemented safety protocols for ZooCamps, including universal face coverings.  Read more about our COVID safety precautions here. For ages 5 through 9  Half day only: 1 – 4 pm COST Members: $25 Non-members: $30 REGISTERRegistration for this program is non-refundable but is transferable to another camp.

At the Zoo, 2222 St. Paul Street, Rochester, NY, 14621, United States

Wild About Trivia (March)

Trivia Zoo Style! Register for our next Wild about Trivia, a virtual trivia event! Team up with some friends and test your knowledge of all things Zoo and Wildlife! Pour a beverage of your choice and tune in online on the link that will be provided. Have fun and win pri......More

Trivia Zoo Style! Register for our next Wild about Trivia, a virtual trivia event! Team up with some friends and test your knowledge of all things Zoo and Wildlife! Pour a beverage of your choice and tune in online on the link that will be provided. Have fun and win prizes, all while supporting your Zoo! What: Trivia – Teams of 2-5 people When: March 11 Where: Virtual Cost: $10 per person Interested in hosting your own WILD about Trivia event? Contact us at Education@Senecazoo.org   In the meantime here’s a taste to get you started: Q: Who does most of the hunting in a lion pride? Register A: While the males are the primary protectors, it is the females that do anywhere from 85-90% of the hunting in a pride typically.

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Scouts BSA - Virtual Bird Study Merit Badge Workshop

Virtual BSA Bird Study Merit Badge Workshop During this virtual workshop scouts will discover how birds can be indicators of the health of an ecosystem. We will practice our naturalist skills as we identify birds and learn how to sketch. Scouts will observe birds to ide......More

Virtual BSA Bird Study Merit Badge Workshop During this virtual workshop scouts will discover how birds can be indicators of the health of an ecosystem. We will practice our naturalist skills as we identify birds and learn how to sketch. Scouts will observe birds to identify how they are adapted to their habitats. This experience will help fulfill requirements 1, 2, 4-7, and 10-11 of the merit badge. Cost: $30 per scout REGISTER

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Zoo Meals at Home

Take a break from cooking while supporting your Zoo — order Zoo Meals at Home! You and your family can enjoy this delicious meal which includes a fun game and activities focusing on this month’s conservation species: orangutans! You’ll learn interesting facts about them......More

Take a break from cooking while supporting your Zoo — order Zoo Meals at Home! You and your family can enjoy this delicious meal which includes a fun game and activities focusing on this month’s conservation species: orangutans! You’ll learn interesting facts about them along with simple things you can do to make a difference for orangutans! Our next Zoo Meal at home is Saturday, March 20!  Order ahead and dinners will be ready for contactless pick-up in the Zoo’s parking lot from 4 – 5 p.m. Dinners are for 4 or 6 people, and you can choose one of two dinners with an optional dessert. Your purchase of Zoo Meals at Home supports education and conservation programming at the Zoo and in our community, plus a donation will be made to support orangutan conservation. Build your own pizza: This meal includes 10″ Naan bread for each person, a choice between a pizza with housemade burger sauce, cheddar jack cheese, seasoned ground beef, dill pickles, and grape tomatoes OR a housemade pizza sauce with mozzarella cheese, diced ham and pineapple. Served with a garden salad with ranch and balsamic dressing. Add a pizza stone: For an additional $5, add a 13″ oven safe pizza stone. OR Roasted pork shoulder: Slow-roasted pork shoulder with apples. Served with macaroni and cheese and roasted mixed vegetables. Add a dessert: Chocolate chip cookies and brownie bites Order NowThanks for Supporting Seneca Park Zoo! Questions? Contact onlinesupport@senecazoo.org

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Book and Beast at Home

Book and Beast has gone virtual!   On March 24 at 11 a.m. we’ll be reading Twas the Day before Zoo Day by Catherine Ipcizade.  The session will be on ZOOM. You must register in advance to take part in the session. Register for SessionPurchase your own copy of the book ......More

Book and Beast has gone virtual!   On March 24 at 11 a.m. we’ll be reading Twas the Day before Zoo Day by Catherine Ipcizade.  The session will be on ZOOM. You must register in advance to take part in the session. Register for SessionPurchase your own copy of the book to follow along!  Order now from the Zoo’s online ZooShop.  Proceeds benefit the Zoo! Purchase Book

Spotted Lanternfly Virtual Training Session

Join a Zoo Naturalist for a spotted lanternfly webinar and learn about the threats, ecology, identification, and reporting of this invasive species.  Find out the impacts on local agriculture, vineyards, breweries, and how you can help! Please complete the form below to......More

Join a Zoo Naturalist for a spotted lanternfly webinar and learn about the threats, ecology, identification, and reporting of this invasive species.  Find out the impacts on local agriculture, vineyards, breweries, and how you can help! Please complete the form below to reserve your spot at our next Spotted Lanternfly Virtual training session. *Lanternfly picture above from our partners at Finger Lakes Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management

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Nature Hike at Highland Park

* This event is full – thank you for your interest! * Join a Seneca Park Zoo Naturalist Saturday, March 27th from 10-11:30 a.m. for a socially distanced hike to explore the nature in and around Highland Park. Learn about plants and wildlife found in unique habitats. Thi......More

* This event is full – thank you for your interest! * Join a Seneca Park Zoo Naturalist Saturday, March 27th from 10-11:30 a.m. for a socially distanced hike to explore the nature in and around Highland Park. Learn about plants and wildlife found in unique habitats. This event is free of charge and great for people of all ages and abilities Registration Closed

Highland Park, NY, United States

Spring Break ZooCamp

Big Cat HabitatMonday, March 29 – Friday, April 2, 2021 Big cats live in habitats all around the world.  Learn about the habitats of these awesome cats and explore the Zoo to observe the big cats that call Seneca Park Zoo home!  For ages 5 through 9 Full-day: 9 a.m. to ......More

Big Cat HabitatMonday, March 29 – Friday, April 2, 2021 Big cats live in habitats all around the world.  Learn about the habitats of these awesome cats and explore the Zoo to observe the big cats that call Seneca Park Zoo home!  For ages 5 through 9 Full-day: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Half-day: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. We have implemented safety protocols for ZooCamps, including universal face coverings.  Read more about our COVID safety precautions here. COST Members: $145 for half-day $230 for full-day Non-members: $165 for half-day $250 for full-day Participants must register for the full week of camp no single day options are available. Registration is non-refundable but is transferable to another camp. After care is available when registering. REGISTERNote: Header photo was taken in a prior year Spring Break ZooCamp, before COVID restrictions were required. 

At the Zoo, 2222 St. Paul Street, Rochester, NY, 14621, United States