Zooper Saturday Featuring Rhinos and a Barn Party This Weekend at the Buffalo Zoo

The Buffalo Zoo will hold a Zooper Saturday event featuring the Indian rhinos and Delta Sonic Heritage Farm on Saturday, July 6. Learn all about the Buffalo Zoo’s endangered Indian rhinos during a keeper talks, animal enrichments, and a rhino raffle. Then stop by the Delta Sonic Heritage Farm for their first ever barn party! There will be animal trainings, and musical performances. Zooper Saturday events are free with regular Zoo admission. July’s Zooper Saturday is part of Report Card Weekend sponsored by Winning Smiles. A full schedule of activities follows:

 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. - face painting

11:00 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. - rhino raffles

11:00 a.m. - rhino keeper talk & enrichment

 11:30 a.m. - rhino keeper talk & enrichment

12:00 p.m. - rhino keeper talk & enrichment

12:30 p.m. - rhino keeper talk & enrichment

1:00 p.m. - rhino keeper talk & enrichment

1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. - Barn Party at Delta Sonic Heritage Farm

1:30 p.m. - pig training

2:00 p.m. - early american traditional folk musical performance

2:30 p.m. - mule training

For more information about the Zooper Saturday event, call (716) 837-3900 or visit
www.buffalozoo.org

Hellbenders at the Buffalo Zoo

In this Behind the Scenes (or a sort0 video, the Buffalo Zoo's hellbenders are feeding on prey they would find in their native streams. Crayfish are one of their favorite meals. Watch the way the hellbender takes its' favorite food with their specialized suction feeding technique.

The Buffalo Zoo Presents Summer Nature Camp 2012

Join In The Fun July 9 – August 24

Buffalo, NY – Registration for the Buffalo Zoo’s for its Summer Nature Camp 2012 is now open!

Our nature camp is designed to enable children, ages 5 through 12 years old, to experience the wonders of summer by attending workshops featuring a wide variety of animal-related topics, including watery habitats, the “bad” reputations of some animal species, animal IQ and what it takes to run the zoo! Workshops run July 9 through August 24 (Monday - Friday) from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Camp themes repeat so you can plan around your summer vacation and not miss a thing!

The registration fee is $150 for Buffalo Zoo members and $165 for non-members. Multiple child and week discounts are offered. A limited number of scholarships, as well as before care and after care, are also available.

Camp activities include exhibit visits, animal information sessions, games, songs, stories and live animal contact. Participants, under the supervision of Zoo staff, will have the opportunity to interact with various mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and arthropods from the Education Department’s animal collection. Summer Nature Camp also includes some outdoor activities, so campers are advised to wear appropriate clothing.

For more information regarding Summer Nature Camp, please contact the Buffalo Zoo’s Education Department, at (716) 995-6128 or visit the Zoo’s website at: www.buffalozoo.org

Buffalo Zoo Says Goodbye to Beloved Kodiak Bear, “Toby”

Buffalo, NY -- The Buffalo Zoo is sad to report that Toby, a 22-year-old Kodiak bear, was euthanized on Sunday morning.

Toby was being treated with anti-inflammatory medications for age-related degenerative joint disease characterized by progressive osteoarthritis. Last year, he was taken off the multi-level terrain of his public exhibit and moved to an off exhibit area to keep him more comfortable on an even surface with a pool to provide relief for his joints. As his condition worsened, the difficult decision to euthanize him was made.

The largest subspecies of brown bear, the Kodiak bear is found on islands of the Kodiak Archipelago in southwestern Alaska. Currently, the Kodiak bear population is stable. However, with increasing human populations brown bear habitats are often adversely affected in many areas. (Grizzly bears, for example--another subspecies of the brown bear family--are listed as a threatened species in the United States.)

Estimated to have been born in 1990, Toby was placed at the Olympic Game Farm in Washington State. He was later transferred to the Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center in Montana in August 1993 where he was housed with Fred, a grizzly bear.

Toby and Fred both came to the Buffalo Zoo in 2002 so that the Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center would have room to house four “nuisance” bears including a mother and cubs. Brown bears that reside at accredited zoos are considered to be a rescue population. If they breed in captivity, this prevents orphaned or nuisance brown bears from being rescued in the wild since there would be no space for them in zoos.

While bears are typically solitary in nature, Toby and Fred had become used to being around one another. At the Buffalo Zoo, Toby and Fred resided in the same exhibit and delighted visitors, who loved watching them play together in their pool. Fred was euthanized in 2010 after age-related neurological changes resulted in paralysis.

Although not part of the Buffalo Zoo’s long-term collection plan, the Kodiak and grizzly bears helped educate the public about their species by serving as conservation ambassadors. The Buffalo Zoo also exhibits polar bears and Andean (spectacled) bears.

When the Zoo’s master plan was revised in 2004, the Zoo made the decision not to acquire any younger bears until a new state-of-the art polar bear facility, currently in design, is completed. The only exception made to this decision was allowing three young grizzly bears to temporarily reside at the Zoo while Utah’s Hogle Zoo completes its new bear exhibit. The young bears will be transferred to the Hogle Zoo in Spring 2012.

The Buffalo Zoo’s remaining bears are all at the end of their lifespan (generally 20-25 years) with the exception of Anana, the Zoo’s 11-year-old female polar bear, who will be the centerpiece of the new exhibit. Anana’s mate, Nanuq, who is 24 years old, was acquired on breeding loan from Madison, Wisconsin in 2009.

Four Andean (also called spectacled) bears also reside at the Buffalo Zoo: Mischief, age 16; Bernard, age 21; Fernando, age 25; and Diana, age 33. Diana ranks as the oldest of her species in a North American zoo and has developed some age-associated changes, including arthritis and some hair loss.

“While the majority of our bears are certainly showing signs of age-related issues, the Buffalo Zoo remains committed to providing high quality care for them for the duration of their lives,” said Dr. Donna M. Fernandes, President/CEO of the Buffalo Zoo. “All of our bears are beloved by our staff and visitors. Toby, especially, will always have a special place in our hearts and will be greatly missed.”

Zooper Saturday, February 4

Family Valentine’s Day!
Saturday, February 4, 2012


Spend some quality time together at the Buffalo Zoo’s Family Valentine’s Day event! You will enjoy animal demonstrations and enrichment activities, and you may decide to make a Valentine’s Day card for a family member, friend or even your favorite animal at the Zoo!

The event runs from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m., and activities are free with Zoo admission.

For more information, please call the Events Coordinator at (716) 995-6133 or visit www.buffalozoo.org.

The event schedule is as follows:

11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Valentine’s Day card-making crafts; Face Painters (Activities will take place inside the education department’s Children’s Resource Center.)

11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Hot Chocolate/Coffee inside the Children’s Resource Center (while supplies last)

The following animals are receiving a special Valentine’s Day enrichment at their exhibit (please arrive promptly):

11:00 a.m. Sea Lions

11:30 a.m. River Otters

12:00 p.m. Addax

12:30 p.m. Gorillas

1:00 p.m. Macaw Keeper Talk (Inside The Living Tree House)

1:30 p.m. Meerkats

2:00 p.m. M&T Bank Rainforest Falls

2:30 p.m. Snow Leopards

This event is part of the Zoo’s new “Zooper Saturdays.” On the first Saturday of every month, different areas of the Zoo will be highlighted for visitors to enjoy. Join us for activities, including animal enrichments, health fairs, raffles and more each month! These events will combine some of your old favorites and even spice them up with new offerings, too, so be sure you don’t miss out! The next Zooper Saturday event will be held on Saturday, March 3 and will feature the river otters and big cats.

Take the Chill Off at Polar Bites 2012!

Get your tickets now for Polar Bites, a wildly popular fundraiser that benefits the Buffalo Zoo. This wintertime favorite will take place on Thursday, February 16, 2012 from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. upstairs at the newly-renovated Buffalo Niagara Convention Center. The Zoo’s Pro Zoo Board is planning a wonderful evening for this year’s event, sponsored by Phillips Lytle, LLC, Creditors Interchange, M&T Bank, 2FindYourHome, 97 Rock, Classic Hits 104.1, Fox 29, My TV and Buffalo Spree. Highlights include a basket auction, silent auction, visits with some of the Zoo’s animal ambassadors and the opportunity to sample culinary specialties, beer, wine, coffee and specialty services from the area’s finest establishments.

Tickets are $35 pre-sale and $45 at the door. A limited number of $60 VIP tickets, which includes early admission and a VIP goodie bag, are also available. Please note that anyone attending this event must be 21 years or older. To purchase tickets, please call (716) 995-6131 or (716) 995-6133. You may also order tickets online at www.buffalozoo.org.

Participating vendors include:

Boston Beer Co.

Bravo! Cucina Italiana

Brodo

Buffalo Niagara Convention Center

Buffalo Spree

CJ's Sundae Bar

Coca-Cola Bottling Company

Cookie Cutters Bake Shop

Cozumel Grill

Creekview Restaurant

D'Avolio Olive Oils &Vinegars

Dundee Brewing Company

Flying Bison Brewing Company

Fulkerson Winery

Glenora Wine Cellars & Knapp Vineyard

Global Group Wine & Spirits "

Great Lakes Brewing Co.

Greek Goddess Products, Inc.

Jack Astor's Bar & Grill

Johnson Estate Winery

Lebro's Restaurant

Magic Hat Brewing Company

McKenzie's Hard Cider

Merchant du Vin

Merritt Estate Winery

Niagara Landing Wine Cellars

Northtown Automotive

Passport Wine & Liquor

Pearl Street Grill & Brewery

Photo Booth For Fun

Pizza Plant Italian Pub

Premier Liquor

Rich's Dessert Builders

Rich's Red Brick Catering

Risa's Restaurant & Catering

Saranac Brewery

Seagram's Escapes

Shatzel Family of Restaurants

Southern Wine & Spirits

Spot Coffee

"Sweet Jenny's/Oh Pour

L'Amour Du Chocolat"

Templeton Landing

The Fox Valley Country Club

The Gourmet Store

The Melting Pot

The Roaming Buffalo, LLC

The Tonawanda Castle

Vetter Vineyards

vitaminwater zero

Willow Creek Winery

Yancey's Fancy

Zootique

Monkey Business - Zoo Animal Misconceptions, ZAM!!, Vol lll

2012 Buffalo Zoo Calendar Now Available!

 

Buffalo, NY–The Women’s Board of the Buffalo Zoo is pleased to present the 2012 Buffalo Zoo Calendar!

Showcasing some of the Zoo’s animal residents, this beautiful calendar features photos obtained from the Zoo’s annual photo contest. The calendar will also highlight Zoo events, as well as fun facts about the animal pictured each month.

Calendars are available for $10.00 each and may be purchased in person at the Zootique gift shop or by calling (716) 995-6131 to place an order. For all mail orders, please add $2.50 for postage and handling.

Enjoy the Buffalo Zoo all year through—get your calendar today!

The Buffalo Zoo would like to thank our generous calendar sponsors listed below. Calendars are also available for purchase at each of our sponsor locations. 

Bob & John's                                        836-5411    1545 Hertel Ave.        Buffalo NY 14216

Café Allegro                                          874-3321    1633 Hertel Ave.        Buffalo NY 14216

Eaton Chocolate, LLC                          381-8660    1860 Hertel Ave.        Buffalo  NY 14216

Hewitt International Auto, Inc.           836-8383    1585 Hertel Ave.        Buffalo NY 14216

Johnny's Meats                                     876-2500    1191 Hertel Ave.        Buffalo  NY 14216

Markheim Pets                                       832-2004    3311 Sheridan Dr.      Amherst NY 14226

Michael Donnelly Interior Design       308-6520    1390 Hertel Ave.       Buffalo NY 14216

room                                                         939-2692    1400 Hertel Ave.       Buffalo NY 14216

Talking Leaves                                       884-9524    951 Elmwood Ave.     Buffalo  NY 14222

The Baby Room                                     886-3541    1376 Hertel Ave.        Buffalo NY 14216

The Colvin Market Express                 835-1000    117 Colvin Ave.         Buffalo NY 14216

The Wellington Pub, Inc.                     833-9899    1541Hertel Ave.         Buffalo NY 14216

                                                 

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Reflections

Reflections (Monday, October 17, 2011)

I’ve barely been back in Buffalo, NY for 24 hours. Already, I miss the sounds of the waves rolling along the rocky shores of the Hudson Bay, the Arctic winds blowing across my face and the delight of catching glimpses of some of the most uniquely beautiful wildlife species I have ever seen. 

I have been asked about my experiences, and for the most part, I’ve received positive reactions. I have also already heard someone say he doesn’t know what good it will be to reduce his carbon footprint when it will result in forcing a bear to be held in captivity when it should be in the wild. 

I realize that the length of my postings may have possibly overwhelmed people, especially since all of us have busy lives and can’t always dedicate as much time as we would like to reading about this issue. For what it’s worth, this was just a chance to share what I experienced and what I learned. It gave me the opportunity to further delve into detail about the issues facing the Arctic.  

To make it simple, these are the points that stuck out most to me throughout this experience:

-          It is incorrect to discredit climate change on the basis that there is a random cold snap in a normally warm area. Climate change isn’t measured in rare occurrences. The definition of climate change is that it is an AVERAGE of climate fluctuations that occur over LONG PERIODS OF TIME. (The term “weather” refers to conditions in short periods of time.)

-          The controversy over climate change isn’t really a scientific debate—it has become more of a political issue in recent years in terms of how to address it.

-          The Canadian government is turning to accredited U.S. zoos that meet the required Manitoba Standards for help in saving their polar bears.

-          The natural habitat for polar bears (sea ice) is disappearing or forming late. It is becoming harder for polar bears to have enough time to hunt seals. If they are unable to bulk up enough, the polar bears are not surviving throughout the months during which they’re forced to fast.

-          There are ways that we, as individuals, can help make a difference. Also, by working TOGETHER (instead of against each other), we’ll have a bigger impact.

Here are some simple things that I have either already done or am planning to do to help reduce my carbon footprint:

-          Recycle in any way I can (plastics, glass, reuse items when possible, etc.)

-          Purchase recycled products (to complete the circle and help increase the demand for these products)

-          Purchase local products (food, etc.)

-          Shop with recyclable/reusable totes (instead of acquiring more plastic bags)

-          Purchase Energy Star appliances

-          Install eco-friendly showerheads

-          Use energy efficient lightbulbs such as compact fluorescent bulbs (CFLs)

-          No idling in cars, trucks, etc.

-          Wash laundry in cold water

-          Adjust my thermostat accordingly to the season—when possible, I won’t blast the air conditioner in the summer or the heat in the winter

-          Unplug electronics not in use—this includes unplugging my cell phone cord from the wall when my phone isn’t charging

I will do my best to help share these ideas with others, and I will be sure to continue to add more actions to my list. This is just a start! Please be sure to continue to visit the Buffalo Zoo to see what we’re doing to be more eco-friendly. We’re continuing to build on our efforts as we move forward, too!

From the bottom of my heart, I thank all of you for reading my postings. While I don’t expect everyone to agree with everything I stated, I hope this at least serves as a new beginning for ALL of us. I learned so much from this experience, and you know what? I still have a long way to go. Right now, there doesn’t seem to be a perfect solution. I view our earth as a precious gift, and I’m only trying my best as an individual to do what I can to help make a difference. 

I hope you will join me in some of these actions, and I certainly encourage you to come up with your own ideas that may better suit you and your family. 

On behalf of my fellow Arctic Ambassadors, we thank you for your support!

Buffalo Zoo Animal Babies Get Into the Halloween “Spirit”

Buffalo, NY—The Buffalo Zoo’s baby animals are celebrating the fall season on Tuesday, October 4, 2011 with some special Halloween-themed treats!

Visitors and members of the media are invited to join Buffalo Zoo President/CEO, Dr. Donna M. Fernandes, in watching the baby addax and reindeer receive treat bags. The Zoo’s baby gorilla, Amari, and her fellow troop members will receive pumpkins not only in honor of Halloween but also Amari’s upcoming first birthday celebration on October 8.

The schedule is as follows:

10:15 a.m. Amari (baby gorilla)

10:30 a.m. Guinness (baby addax)

10:45 a.m. Solara (baby reindeer)

Babies Born at the Buffalo Zoo This Spring/Summer

Animals representing 15 species were born/hatched at the Buffalo Zoo so far this year.

The babies that were featured in today’s photo opportunity included:

Addax: Guinness, a male addax, was born to mom, Samonya, and dad, Bakari, on March 17, 2011. The breeding was recommended as part of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ (AZA) Species Survival Plan® (SSP), which is designed to help a species maintain a healthy and stable population. The addax is an endangered African hoofstock species that numbers less than 250 in the wild.

Reindeer: The Buffalo Zoo celebrated the births of two baby reindeer in 2011. Female, Solara, was born on May 8, 2011 to mom, Aurora, and dad, Borealis. She was featured in today’s photo opportunity. A male, Klondike, was born on April 21, 2011 to mom, Ellie and dad, Borealis. After being weaned from his mother, he was transferred to the Rosamond Gifford Zoo in Syracuse, NY to join another herd.

Western lowland gorilla (born in 2010 but about to celebrate her first birthday): Amari, a female western lowland gorilla, was born on October 8, 2010 at 7:40 p.m. to mother, Sidney, and father, Koga. Sidney, who was born at the Buffalo Zoo in 1997, and 23-year-old Koga, who arrived from the Memphis Zoo in 2007, are both first-time parents. This breeding was also recommended as part of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ (AZA) Species Survival Plan® (SSP). Western lowland gorillas are critically endangered due to habitat destruction and the bushmeat trade.

Other animals celebrating their first Halloween include:

Puerto Rican Crested Toad*

4 Scarlet Ibises

Eurasian Black Vulture*

8 Vampire Bats

2 Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep

6 Rock Hyraxes

Indochinese Box Turtle*

4 Capybaras

Cattle Egret

3 Agoutis

Blue Poison Dart Frog

*Endangered Species

October Events at the Buffalo Zoo

Amari’s First Birthday Celebration (October 8)

Join the festivities on Saturday, October 8, 2011 from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. as Buffalo Zoo keepers celebrate the baby gorilla, Amari’s, first birthday!

The event is free with Zoo admission. Highlights of the event include keeper talks, making birthday cards, watching the gorillas receive special birthday muffins and a raffle. Each visitor who brings in a birthday gift (new, wrapped baby toys) will be entered to win a painting created by the Zoo’s gorilla troop, including the birthday girl! All toys received will be donated to The Salvation Army Emergency Family Shelter.

Amari, a female western lowland gorilla, was born on October 8, 2010 at 7:40 p.m. to mother, Sidney, and father, Koga. Since 1990, nine surviving gorilla babies have been born at the Buffalo Zoo. Amari is the first gorilla to be born at the Buffalo Zoo since fellow troop member, Lily, was born in 2000. Amari’s birth also represents the second gorilla generation for the Buffalo Zoo. The breeding was recommended as part of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ (AZA) Species Survival Plan (SSP), which is designed to help a species maintain a stable, healthy and genetically diverse population in zoos. Western lowland gorillas are critically endangered due to habitat destruction and the bushmeat trade.

In addition to donating toys to benefit The Salvation Army Emergency Family Shelter, visitors who wish to help in gorilla conservation are also encouraged to donate old cell phones at the Zoo’s admission gates. The cell phones will be collected through the Eco-Cell program. Designed to gather unused cell phones for refurbishment and recycling purposes, the program also helps wildlife in the Congo. Columbite-tantalite (coltan), a metallic ore found in the region, is used in cell phones and other electronic devices. Illegal mining for the ore is occurring in protected areas, and miners are overrunning national parks while also hunting the parks’ endangered elephants and gorillas for food. In addition to protecting these animals, the program also benefits the Buffalo Zoo. Eco-Cell pays the Zoo up to $15 per working digital phone, and this money is added to the Zoo’s Cars for Conservation fund, which helps to support conservation projects worldwide.

For more information, please call (716) 995-6133 or visit www.buffalozoo.org.

Howl-O-Ween Hayrides (October 15, 16, 22 and 23)

There is something for every boy and “ghoul” at the Buffalo Zoo’s 15^th annual Howl-O-Ween Hayrides, sponsored by Fisher-Price and Tops Friendly Markets!

This friendly, not frightful event takes place on October 15, 16, 22 and 23. From 4:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., everyone will enjoy treat stations, hayrides, games, apple cider and donuts. Children are also encouraged to come dressed in their favorite Halloween attire and participate in our costume parade! (Don’t forget to bring a flashlight.)

Ticket prices for adults and children are $6.00 for Zoo members and $9.00 for non-members. Children under 24 months old will be admitted for FREE.

The evening offers an early, safe and fun Halloween experience for children of all ages. To purchase tickets for this event, please call the Buffalo Zoo at (716) 995-6133 or visit the Zoo’s website at www.buffalozoo.org. Tickets can also be purchased at the Zoo’s main gate each night of the event.

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Have Your Picture Taken with the Stanley Cup at the Buffalo Zoo!

Have Your Photo Taken With the Stanley Cup at the Buffalo Zoo!

September 30, 2011

Thanks to the generosity of Delaware North and the Jacobs family, the Buffalo Zoo will be hosting the Stanley Cup this Friday, September 30 from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.! The Zoo is proud to offer visitors and staff the opportunity to have a photo taken with the National Hockey League’s (NHL) Stanley Cup--the oldest trophy awarded to professional athletes in North America.

The Boston Bruins, owned by Delaware North Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Jeremy Jacobs, won the Stanley Cup in Vancouver on June 15, 2011. As part of the Cup’s tradition, members of the winning organization have an opportunity to spend time with the Stanley Cup. Selected by the Jacobs family to host the Stanley Cup, the Buffalo Zoo is grateful to be one of the local stops.

While the Stanley Cup visits the Buffalo Zoo, members of the Jacobs family will also present Buffalo Zoo President/CEO, Dr. Donna Fernandes, with a major donation in support of the Zoo’s planned polar bear exhibit.

The Stanley Cup will be located in front of the Zoo’s grizzly bear exhibit. (NOTE: In the event of heavy rain, the photo opportunity will be relocated to the Zoo’s Ecostation by the bison exhibit.) A photographer will be on hand to take photos, but visitors are also encouraged to bring their own cameras. Visitors must pay Zoo admission to have their photos taken with the Stanley Cup.

About Delaware North Companies

Delaware North Companies is one of the largest and most admired privately held hospitality companies in the world. Founded and owned by the Jacobs family for nearly 100 years, it is a global leader in hospitality and food service. Its family of companies includes Delaware North Companies Parks & Resorts, Delaware North Companies Gaming & Entertainment, Delaware North Companies Travel Hospitality Services, Delaware North Companies Sportservice, Delaware North Companies International and Delaware North Companies Boston, owner of TD Garden. Delaware North Companies has revenue exceeding $2 billion annually and 55,000 associates serving half a billion customers in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand. For more information, visit www.DelawareNorth.com.

About the Buffalo Zoo

The Buffalo Zoo is the third oldest zoo in the country and welcomes more than 450,000 visitors per year. In 2002, a master plan was launched to transform the Zoo. To date, more than $30 million has been raised toward construction of new exhibits, including Vanishing Animals, EcoStation, Otter Creek, Sea Lion Cove, M&T Bank Rainforest Falls and the Delta Sonic Heritage Farm.

New! Ferocious Fridays AND Free Movies in Delaware Park!

BUFFALO, NY— This summer, you and your family can explore the Buffalo Zoo on Friday evenings in July and August…and then take in a free movie at the Parkside Lodge in Delaware Park!

Ferocious Fridays

Have you ever wondered what the animals at the Buffalo Zoo do during the evening hours? Through August 26, the Buffalo Zoo will offer extended hours on Friday nights as part of Ferocious Fridays, sponsored by First Niagara. Choose to spend a beautiful summer evening with us, and explore Zoo grounds until 8:30 p.m.!

On select dates, visitors can also participate in themed programming. Upcoming celebrations include Wizard Night and a fun PJ Party.

On Friday nights during which themed programming is not scheduled, different areas of the Zoo will be highlighted. Please see below for the schedule.

For more information about Ferocious Fridays, please call (716) 837-3900 or visit www.buffalozoo.org.

The schedule for the Zoo’s themed programming is as follows:

PJ Party Night (August 12)

• $1 off admission for each visitor who comes dressed in pajamas
• Take a tour of the Zoo and learn more about the animals that are most active at night (6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.)
• Activities for the kids
• Kids: Bring your favorite stuffed animal for a check-up by the Zoo’s veterinary staff (6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.)

Wizard Night (August 26)

• $1 off admission for each visitor who comes dressed as a wizard!
• Learn more about the endangered species in our Vanishing Animals exhibit and how we can help save them.

On Friday nights during which themed programming is not offered, formal programs will be offered at 6:30 p.m. and 7:15 p.m. to highlight various areas of the Buffalo Zoo. The schedule is as follows:

August 19 Keeper Talks:

Chameleon (6:30 p.m. only) and Serval

2011 Movies on the Meadow

In conjunction with Ferocious Fridays, the Parkside Community Association (PCA) will also be presenting Movies on the Meadow. Outdoor movies will be shown next to the Zoo by the Parkside Lodge. The movies will be thematically tied to the Zoo’s programming and will take place on August 12, 19 and 26 at sundown. For more details, please visit the PCA website at www.parksidebuffalo.org.

New! Ferocious Fridays AND Free Movies in Delaware Park!

BUFFALO, NY— This summer, you and your family can explore the Buffalo Zoo on Friday evenings in July and August…and then take in a free movie at the Parkside Lodge in Delaware Park!

Ferocious Fridays

Have you ever wondered what the animals at the Buffalo Zoo do during the evening hours? From July 1 through August 26, the Buffalo Zoo will offer extended hours on Friday nights as part of Ferocious Fridays, sponsored by First Niagara. Choose to spend a beautiful summer evening with us, and explore Zoo grounds until 8:30 p.m.!

On select dates, visitors can also participate in themed programming. Upcoming celebrations include Wizard Night and a fun PJ Party.

On Friday nights during which themed programming is not scheduled, different areas of the Zoo will be highlighted. Please see below for the schedule.

For more information about Ferocious Fridays, please call (716) 837-3900 or visit www.buffalozoo.org.

The schedule for the Zoo’s themed programming is as follows:

PJ Party Night (August 12)

• $1 off admission for each visitor who comes dressed in pajamas!
• Learn more about the Buffalo Zoo’s nocturnal animals
• Activities & games for the kids
• Kids: Bring your favorite teddy bear for a check-up!

Wizard Night (August 26)

• $1 off admission for each visitor who comes dressed as a wizard!
• Learn more about the endangered species in our Vanishing Animals exhibit and how we can help save them.
• Activities and games for kids
• Magicians throughout the Zoo
  

On Friday nights during which themed programming is not offered, formal programs will be offered at 6:30 p.m. and 7:15 p.m. to highlight various areas of the Buffalo Zoo. The schedule is as follows:

July 22 Sea Lions

July 29 M&T Bank Rainforest Falls

August 5 Sea Lions

August 19 Keeper Talks:

Chameleon (6:30 p.m. only) and Serval

2011 Movies on the Meadow

In conjunction with Ferocious Fridays, the Parkside Community Association (PCA) will also be presenting Movies on the Meadow. Outdoor movies will be shown next to the Zoo by the Parkside Lodge. The movies will be thematically tied to the Zoo’s programming and will take place on August 12, 19 and 26 at sundown. For more details, please visit the PCA website at www.parksidebuffalo.org.