The Buffalo Zoo
4.3(6,920)4.3 out of 5 stars, 6920 reviews Buffalo, NY
About The Buffalo Zoo
The Buffalo Zoo offers a well-maintained environment with diverse animal exhibits, making it an engaging experience for families, especially during warmer months when animals are more active.
What parents should know
Summarized from real visitor reviews.
Best for: Family outings on mild weather daysEducational trips for children learning about animalsBirthday celebrations in a relaxed settingToddlers (2-4 years): Enjoy seeing animals up close, especially in indoor exhibits.Young children (5-8 years): Engaging with animals and participating in educational talks.
Why families love it
- Clean and well-kept facilities
- Indoor rainforest exhibit
- Engaging animal interactions, especially during warmer weather
- Informative local volunteers available for interaction
- 100% handicap accessible facilities
- Picnic area with tables for family meals
Insider tips
- Buy tickets online to avoid morning entry lines.
- Visit during warmer days for better animal activity.
- Bring a matching picture ID for online ticket purchases.
Good to know before you go
- Early morning visits if you want to see active animals
- Cold winter days with limited outdoor activities
- Some animals may be less active during early morning visits
- Cold weather can limit outdoor experiences
- Crowds
- Tuesdays are less busy, making for a more enjoyable experience.
- Value
- Admission for two adults and one child costs $60, which is competitive compared to other local attractions. Parking is an additional $6 for a 2-hour stay, making it a reasonable outing for families.
- Food
- Food vendors are available on-site, but it is unclear if outside food is allowed.
- Accessibility
- Facilities are fully accessible for individuals with disabilities.
- Safety
- Well-maintained environment with clean facilities.
What parents say
"Came here on a Tuesday afternoon and it wasn't very busy. Parking was $6 for my 2-hour stay and two adults plus one child cost us $60 for admissions. The zoo was very well kept, clean and a pleasure to go. Through and see all the animals."
a month ago
"Hitting the zoo in March on a 55+ degree day was amazing! The animals were all coming out of their winter slumber enjoying the sunshine ☀️ just like we were! The tigers were making lots of roar noises and it shook the building! The polar bears, sea lions, gorillas and goats were pretty awesome. Not sure the giraffe is warm enough in western NY but it was cool to see so close!"
a month ago
"Buffalo NY, Zoo 76° March 19/25 Average cost of entry well worth it! Once we figured out the layout it was awesome, Mating season for the polar bears was interesting....... Indoor live rainforest was a trip in itself. Make sure you interact with the local volunteers they are very informative to the zoo exhibits. Food vendors on site or a beautiful picnic area with nice tables. 100% Handicap accessible. Tip of the day Buy your passes online! Avoid the morning entry lines. Bring picture id 🪪 matching the online order"
a month ago
Reviews sourced from public Google data.
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