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Sat, Oct 31 · 9:30 am–3:30 pm
Halloween at the Zoo (Fall Fest)
The last day of the zoo's Fall Fest, with creepy-crawly animal meet-and-greets, a hay maze for little ones and hands-on nature activities. Costumes welcome.
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Seneca Park
Another Olmsted park perched above the Genesee gorge, with a pond, gorge-edge trails and big lawns right beside the zoo, so it pairs well with a zoo visit.
- Ages
- All ages
- Price
- Free
- Setting
- Outdoor
- Best seasons
- Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
- Address
- 2222 St Paul St, Rochester, NY 14621
Highlights
- Genesee gorge overlooks
- Trout pond
- Trails
- Next to the zoo
Upcoming events here
Event
1st & 3rd Wednesdays 11:00 am, through Dec 16
Book & Beast
A free zoo storytime that ends with an up-close visit from one of the zoo's ambassador animals. Dates: Nov 4, Nov 18, Dec 2, Dec 16.
Event
Wednesdays 6:00 pm, through Dec 16
Wildlife Action Crew: Frogs & Fungus
A six-session conservation program for teens 13–18 focused on amphibians and fungi. The series began Oct 28, so check with the zoo about joining.
Event
Wed, Nov 11 · 9:00 am–4:00 pm
Zoo Day-Off Camp (Veterans Day)
A full-day animal-themed camp for ages 5–9 while school is out on Veterans Day.
Event
Select Tue/Fri/Sat mornings
KinderZoo
Themed toddler classes (ages 18 months–3) with crafts, games and an animal visit. November themes are frogs and water; December covers tortoises and animal homes. Registration required.
Event
Sun, Nov 15 · 9:30 am–3:00 pm
Recycle Rally
A hands-on day of recycling and sustainability activities around the zoo. A separate Recycle Rally drop-off is listed for Nov 14.
Event
Monthly, Tuesdays 2:00 pm, through Dec 29
Stroller Walkabouts
An educator-led stroll around the zoo for little ones in strollers, stopping at animals that fit the month's theme.
Event
Nov 27 – Jan 3
Holiday Magic Tours
A 90-minute naturalist-led cart tour of the zoo during the holidays; carts hold just 10 guests per slot, so book early and bring a blanket and warm drink.
Event
Sun, Dec 20 · 9–10:30 am
Breakfast with Santa at the Zoo
A hot breakfast in the zoo's Trailside Café followed by cookie decorating, photos with Santa and a possible penguin cameo. Zoo admission is included so families can explore afterward.
Event
Thu, Dec 31 · 11 am–12:30 pm
Noon Year's Eve at Seneca Park Zoo
Little ones ring in the new year at a kid-friendly hour with a noon countdown and ball drop at two spots around the zoo.
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