Buffalo Zoo
The third-oldest zoo in the United States, with polar bears, a rainforest house and a gorilla area, making it ideal for family outings.
The Buffalo Zoo was founded in 1875 and is the third-oldest zoo in the United States. It sits at the northeast corner of Delaware Park. The grounds are small but compactly designed. Main exhibits include Arctic Edge (polar bears), the Rainforest Falls house, gorilla and orangutan areas, an African savanna and a giraffe feeding platform. There are also historic buildings, such as the elephant house from the 1930s. A visit takes about 2–3 hours, making it great for children. Tickets are required, and summer opening hours are longer.
Opening hours
Approx. 10:00–16:00, extended in summer
Nearby sights
- Darwin D. Martin House
- Delaware Park
- Forest Lawn Cemetery
- Buffalo AKG Art Museum
- Buffalo History Museum
- Burchfield Penney Art Center
- Buffalo Museum of Science
- Anchor Bar