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The Buffalo Zoo

📍 Delaware Park, NY

★4.3(7,379 Google reviews)đŸ‘ļAll ages

A smaller, family-friendly zoo in Delaware Park with well-cared animals, active exhibits, and educational programs. Perfect for families wanting a manageable zoo day without overwhelming crowds.

✓ Well-cared animals✓ Smaller zoo✓ Weather dependent✓ Some construction✓ Great for kids
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★★★★★Featured review by soham kapoor

Had a great time visiting the zoo. Though it was a chilly day so few parts of the zoo were empty like the poultry area zebras, hyenas etc but we had a good luck to see these amazing and majestic animals. Polar bear and snow leopard were very comfortable due to the chilled weather and it was a treat to see them play. Recommended for children to must visit with their parents and have a fun outing.

🏆 Family Action Verdict

Perfect for families with children seeking a manageable zoo experience without overwhelming crowds. Best visited in warmer months when all animals are active and exhibits fully operational. The intimate size makes it ideal for younger kids who might get tired at larger zoos.

â„šī¸ What to Know Before You Go

💡Visit on warmer days for more active animals and open exhibits
⏰Take advantage of free Thursday admission if available
đŸŽŸī¸Expect to spend 2-3 hours to see everything comfortably
🚗Check for special features like dinosaur exhibits during your visit

đŸ’Ŧ What Families Are Saying

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4.3
★★★★★

7,379 Google reviews

Well-maintained animals100%
Good for children80%
Smaller intimate size60%
Weather affects experience60%
Some exhibits closed40%
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soham kapoor

4 weeks ago

★★★★★

“Had a great time visiting the zoo. Though it was a chilly day so few parts of the zoo were empty like the poultry area zebras, hyenas etc but we had a good luck to see these amazing and majestic animals. Polar bear and snow leopard were very comfortable due to the chilled weather and it was a treat to see them play. Recommended for children to must visit with their parents and have a fun outing.”

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Brynn Casamassa

4 months ago

★★★★★

“This zoo is on the smaller side but it was still a great visit! The animals look well cared for. Being it was November, things were bare and there wasn't as much going on, obviously. I'd be interested to see what it looks like in the summer months. I was actually only here for a conference, and the zoo and being able to walk through it was a definite perk!”

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Shadra Bruce

6 months ago

★★★★★

“This is always one of my favorite zoos to visit but this visit was exceptionally good. Most of the animals were out and active, seemed happy, and the dinosaurs were a fun touch. There were even staff at several exhibits providing additional information. Happy 150th birthday!!”

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Donna Wlosinski

5 months ago

★★★★★

“Went on free Thursday in October was great weather not hot or cold was plenty of people for a weekday. Got to see the baby red panda were so cute .We had a burger at the burger restaurant was very good weird the pop was more than the burger! Spent couple of hours there got to see everything loved the polar bear and giraffes and the rainforest.”

Reviews from Google

Overview

The Buffalo Zoo features mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians across intimate grounds dating back to the 1870s. Families enjoy educational animal experiences, summer zoo camps, keeper talks, and special events like rhino conservation presentations. The zoo offers group visits, on-site dining, and is especially suitable for younger children who might get tired at larger zoos.

🕐 Opening Hours

Monday10:00 – 16:00
Tuesday10:00 – 16:00
Wednesday10:00 – 16:00
Thursday10:00 – 16:00
Friday10:00 – 16:00
Saturday10:00 – 16:00
Sunday10:00 – 16:00

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