Buffalo Zoo

Long-running zoo inside Delaware Park in north Buffalo, home to many mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians.

300 Parkside Ave. Buffalo NY 14214 · Buffalo, NY

About Buffalo Zoo

The Buffalo Zoo sits on part of Delaware Park in North Buffalo and has operated for well over a century. Its grounds trace back to the 1870s, and the collection covers wild and exotic animals across mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians. Visitors can join educational encounters, summer camps, school field trips and special evening events such as an autumn pumpkin trail. The zoo is one of the region's most visited attractions and remains open through the year.

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