Christmas wrapping at the Buffalo Zoo

The perfect holiday gift for the animal lover on your list.


Surapa, our elephant artist in residence has created some truly unique ornaments for the holidays. Add some remarkable artwork to your tree for just $10 or $15 depending on the size of the ornament. Surapa has also created some one-of-a-kind wine glasses for the holidays. Our Zootique Gift Shop has plenty in stock, they are just 1 for $15 or 2 for $25. This is just a sample of some of the great trunk-painted artwork available.


The store is open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily. There is plenty of ideas in the Zootique for the animal lover on your list, but you don't wait on this great holiday gift idea.

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	By becoming a Buffalo Zoo member you'll receive a year round pass to great animal adventures enlightening educational programs and sensational special events. Every visit to the Zoo is a unique experience that awakens your senses. With a Buffalo Zoo membership you may visit the Zoo as often as you like - and your admission is absolutely FREE. Most importantly, you’ll be helping to preserve some of the world’s most precious inhabitants - our remarkable animal collection. Apply Online! CLICK HERE All members receive the following: FREE admission to the Zoo, year ‘round FREE or reduced admission to over 100 zoos and aquariums (click here for complete list) FREE subscription to ZOOLOG FREE guest passes (2) FREE parking voucher (1) FREE membership window decal DISCOUNT at ZOOTIQUE gift shop (purchases of $10 or more) Birthday party privileges Special MEMBERS ONLY events (click here for list of events) Bonus benefits at area businesses (click here for list of Bonus Benefits) When purchasing your membership consider joining at a higher membership level. Upper membership level categories will receive extra benefits. $40 Individual Covers only the person whose name appears on the card. $55 Individual PLUS Five FREE parking vouchers, five FREE carousel rides, five FREE train rides. Allows you ONE additional guest EACH visit. $50 Grandparents Covers two grandparents and up to five grandchildren on each visit. $60 Grandparents PLUS Five FREE parking vouchers, five FREE carousel rides, five FREE train rides. Allows you ONE additional guest EACH visit. $65 Family Covers two adults and their children (to 21 years of age) residing in the household. $80 Family PLUS Five FREE parking vouchers, five FREE carousel rides, five FREE train rides. Allows you ONE additional guest EACH visit. $125 Supporting Same as Family PLUS - PLUS...Zoo tote bag, Annual Report recognition. Allows you TWO additional guests EACH visit. $250 Sponsor Same as Supporting PLUS...Zoo note paper, invitation to Thank You Reception. Save BIG by joining for more than one year

	Membership Category 1 Year 2 Years 3 Years Individual $40 $75 $110 Individual Plus $55 $105 $155 Grandparents $50 $95 $140 Grandparents Plus $60 $115 $170 Family $65 $125 $185 Family Plus $80 $155 $230

	The Buffalo Zoo offers a wide variety of membership categories and many valuable membership benefits. If you have any questions about membership, e-mail us zoomem@buffalozoo.org or call us at (716) 995-6131. Office hours are Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 p.m. Thank you.