Enjoy An Awesome Weekend Adventure At New York’s Seneca Park Zoo

For animal lovers all around the state, the Seneca Park Zoo in Rochester, New York is a great adventure awaiting explorers and has some of the best animal exhibits in the Northeast. With a variety of unique species, educational programs and even additions planned for the zoo, it's a trip that will be a true exploration from start to finish.

While it isn't the largest zoo in New York, the Seneca Park Zoo has one of the best collections of exhibits in the state and is absolutely worth a visit.

The zoo contains a wide variety of mammals, reptiles, birds, amphibians and more.

It's not every day you get to explore a zoo that has a White Rhino, a species that has International Union for Conservation of Nature red list status, meaning it is near-threatened.

The zoo also has a number of outreach programs, scout programs and virtual distance learning opportunities for children interested in learning how to observe the animals. The program is geared toward a number of different educational organizations, including schools, daycare centers, nursing homes and more.

The zoo is also part of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums' program SAFE (Saving Animals From Extinction). The zoo works with other accredited zoos and aquariums to help endangered species breed sustainably.

Go on one of the zoo's expeditions for an exciting adventure with the zoo educator through a thematic and interactive experience of the zoo.

The zoo is also undergoing a major transformation that will increase the zoo's footprint by 20 percent.

The additions will include an Animals of the Savanna exhibit, trailside cafe, zoo tram, and more.

The zoo is operating under a new set of policies for the safety of guests, staff, and animals and is accepting a limited number of guests. If you want to book tickets for the zoo, head to their website to buy timed-entry tickets and book member reservations.