Rochester Zoo - Seneca Park Zoo

Visiting the Rochester Zoo was one of the highlights of our summer road trip!

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We were really impressed with all the stations throughout the Rochester zoo teaching guests more about the animals and their habitats with hands on materials. The staff at the Seneca Park Zoo is super knowledgeable and friendly! Kids (and grownups, too!) were invited to feel a tiger pelt or learn about the types of vitamins that are given to animals to help them stay healthy. The zoo really put education at the forefront, not just relying on plaques to give information.

Animals you'll see at the Seneca Park Zoo

The zoo is home to many species, including these:

American Alligators
Snow Leopards
Gray Wolves
Canada Lynx
Sandhill Cane
African Black-Footed Penquin
California Sea Lions
African Elephants
Olive Baboons

These were some that we saw, and were Ethan and Olivia's favorites! The zoo is expanding. They are adding more animals including giraffes, zebras and also a tram. We can't wait to go back!

What to pack for a day at the Rochester Zoo

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Sunscreen
Bug Spray
Hats and Sun Glasses
Water Bottles
Wet Wipes
Mini First Aid Kit
Camera

Rochester Zoo - Seneca Park Zoo

Here's all you need to know before you go!

You can purchase your tickets online (they make a great gift!)
Ticket Prices
- Youth $9
- Adult $12
- Senior $11
- Children under 2 are free.
Discounts are available for groups and also active military personnel and their immediate family members.
Membership information is available here.
Hours vary according to season.
- Allow at least 2-½ hours to see everything!
Service animals are allowed, but emotional support animals are not.
Address: 2222 St Paul St, Rochester, NY
Phone: (585) 336-7200

This information may change, so before you go, be sure to visit their website to Plan Your Visit.

Our most favorite exhibit was the lions, which can be view from several vantage points. Their large Savannah habitat gives them plenty of places to roam. The best viewing spot during our trip was inside a safari vehicle. There, we saw a female lion napping right on the front of the vehicle. The kids were just in awe of being able to see her so close. We really got a great sense of just how big these "big cats" really are!