The Buffalo Zoo

The Buffalo ZooBy: Wayne Woodburn

The Buffalo ZooThe Zoo is located at 300 Parkside Avenue in Delaware Park.

The Zoo was founded in 1875

It consists of 23.5 acres

More About the ZooEach year 400,000 visit the Zoo

It is the third oldest Zoo in the country

It is the second largest attraction in Western New York

Whats There?The Zoo has over 300 different plant species.

It also has hundreds of different animals.

Whats NewA new polar bear exhibit is being constructed.

The new exhibit will be 1.5 acres in size.

The old exhibit will be a picnic area.

Conservation EffortsThey participate in international programs for endangered species

You can also adopt an animal on the website

They also have a horticultural conservation campaign

EventsThere are several events year round

There are events for both children and adults

Rent the ZooYou may reserve seating for parties and things of the like

Both indoor and outdoor rental sites

ProgramsThe Zoo offers an extensive list of programs for all types of people

They also offer workshops and scholarships

WebsiteThe Zoos website has all of the things listed on it

It also offers volunteer and employment oppurtunities

http://www.buffalozoo.org/index.html

Any Questions?