Reviews of Seneca Park Zoo (Zoo)

Brett Matzke

Very nice, small city zoo. Walkable, kid friendly, and inexpensive.

Steven Dorner

Pretty good minus the Rochester people attitude, finding a parking spot and not all the animals are exhibited. BUFFALO ZOO was better

Dee Cruz

The exhibits are great, staff is knowledgeable and friendly. The kids and parents both enjoy the day here????????so many memories made here

Diane Schuman

went to see animals and most of the cages area had no animals. only saw 5 animals and food was over priced. $7.75 for 1 hotdogs only. not worth the visit

Nicole Bisonó

I enjoyed very much my visit to the zoo! The animals are very well taken care of and have a very spacious living ambient. Hope to come back soon!

Brad Jones

No

Ritika Srivastava

What a fun zoo! Several exhibits are incomplete right now, but it is a great place for kids!

Clint Lester

Sadly this zoo is not what it used to be. It's been about 5 years since I have been to this zoo. The new extension has been completed. Looks great but the animals seem lifeless/tired everytime we visit. Luckily the cost of admission is pretty minimal so you don't feel like you've wasted your money.

Scott Johnson

Nostalgia trip. Impressed by upgrade of the zoo

Holly Wilson

$6–10

Josh Ashley

Price for adult entry

Lincoln DeCoursey

This place was precious! Super clean and family friendly. I don’t have kids, but I love how there were places for children to play and have fun. It was such a nice atmosphere. And bonus, they’ve added new animals and there are more to come soon! Can’t wait to feed the giraffes!????

Gary A. Merritt Jr.

Reservation recommended

Ted Loyest

It should get better in a couple years when the new Welcome Center and Tropics Complex are completed. For now, SPZ is down a few animals (orangutans, alligators, bald eagles, hyena, python), some from passing away and some due to the renovations. Also, the remaining ones may not be as active as one would hope. The main highlights are red pandas, snow leopard, tiger, penguins, sea lions, polar bear, lions, baboons, elephants, rhino, giraffes and zebras. Price is still not too bad.

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Wait time

Chad Pickett

We love this zii. Super kid friendly, lots of animals, great free parking and never any issues. Definitely a place you must visit.

Tom Mayo

There are a lot of exhibits closed. Much smaller. Even so it was still so much fun and such a great day with our family!

abby rauton

Extraordinary. Well mantaimed and always something new being implemented.

Laroy Burgess

The Zoo its a place without comparisons. One of my favorite place to have fun with my children.

Thomas Arias

No wait

Joseph Torcello

Had so much fun and saw a lot of animals despite the chilly weather. Plenty of buildings and to warm up in between the exhibits too.

Joseph Torcello

It's huge. Kid's loved it, adults did too.

Amber Benoit

Took my children while on vacation in the area. They had so much fun. A nice, enjoyable, a place made for the family to spend the day. Have been recommending it to everyone I talk to since!!!

Catherine Meyler

If you're in the area, it's a good little zoo. We commuted 3hrs each way for a day trip... wasn't quite worth that. Kids had fun though, and that's all that ultimately matters.

J Math

Very nice, small zoo with a good variety of animals. There's essentially one path taking you from the entrance all the way to the back, so you get to see all the exhibits twice. Almost every single species was visible, which made the trip extra enjoyable. There's a nice mix of indoor and outdoor veiwing. Staff was sparce, but very friendly and knowledgeable. My only complaint was that they only had food open at the front of the zoo. It would have been great to buy at least a hot beverage at the back of the zoo to enjoy on our return walk.

J Math

Weekday

April Thousand

No

Sheena W

We had a very nice time here!

Melissa McHenry

Great family day

Jacob Washburn

Terrible living sanctuaries for wild animals! The pythons are too big for their small glass enclosures and the wildcats can't roam free around the empty fenced in land! How could the employees blindly support this company even after watching day by day neglect! This angers me and I bet it'd upset plenty of wildlife rescue organizations as well! When will the captivity of wild animal's become more safe and comfortable for the animals themselves! They deserve better! And I hope to find these neglected animals a new home, somewhere preferably closer to their natural habitat and climate, UNLIKE THE COLD STATE OF NEW YORK.

Dayna Fantigrossi

I support Seneca Park Zoo very much I am a member and they take very good care of the animals.

Sean Reilly

This zoo is old and has a great regimen to care for its animals

Allison Ciesla

Reservation recommended

Lisa Filkins

Wait time

Daniel Oms

Lots of amazing animals and many of them seemed more content and playful than other zoos I have visited. All of the new play areas and kid friendly areas are awesome! So many improvements since I was a child. They have a good system in place to reduce the spread of covid and was easy to navigate the zoo.

Brian Callahan

Very nice zoo! Good variety of animals & reasonable admission fee.

Paula Summit

A nice assortment of animals who were active while we were there. The giraffe and zebra addition is terrific.

Karen Quackenbush

My grandson definitely had a great time, even though he didn't get to see the tigers ???????????? I will most definitely go again next time in town.

Debbie Bell

Reservation recommended

Cheryl Stothard

Real good land for ground life learning for all ages, top 9 in all US must visit !!!! Just take out your physical plastic id non or gov either one fine, and just hold that level to your wherever and look...notice any outerspace virus, or unicorn mermaid that breath out immortal vaccinex...

Jes Karakashian

My only warning is not to come right when they open unless you plan on staying for a while. A lot of the animals arent out yet due to feeding.

Christina Maley Higley

I love the Seneca Park Zoo. It's always clean, warm and inviting. They're always improving it and making it better for all the patrons.

Matthew Sigler

Price for adult entry

Marcus Davis

People are doing their best to promote social distancing & respecting space even though it felt like a lot of people were there. Social distancing worked well when adults allowed other children to move along at their own pace instead of trying to rush them through.

Itzjustamustang

This is a nice small zoo with a small food court, gift shop and those cute penny dies. Reasonable price. As with any zoo, you are at the mercy of he animals-when they will be out and active. What I found is that it was easy to pass by the same animal exhibit multiple times and would finally see them out and about. Being early in the season, not all the animal exhibits were occupied. I was unable to see the seals, sea lion, otters, meercat and alligator. Seeing the bald eagles, snowy owl, lynx, hyena, orangutans, white rhino, penguins, elephants, and lions and some species I've never heard of, made up for it. This zoo offers some close up (but safe) vantage points. Aside from a very thick piece of glass between us, I was literally 3" from the face of a lioness. It was cool! It's easy to get around and just the right size for little ones.

Megan Thayer

You can tell the workers love theor jobs! They're more then happy to answer questions and educate you on the animals. Some enclosures seem very small, like the tiger exhibit. But others have recently grown, like the grey wolves and the african habitats. Overall a great place to go with amazing people and animals.

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Great place to bring the family. A nice selection of animals. Didn’t get to see the polar bears, lions, or snow leopards that day but hey it’s always luck. Keep in mind the front part of the zoo is under construction and some parts are still closed thanks to the pandemic.

Susan Heffer

Wait time

Susan Heffer

Very nice, small zoo with a good variety of animals. There's essentially one path taking you from the entrance all the way to the back, so you get to see all the exhibits twice. Almost every single species was visible, which made the trip extra enjoyable. There's a nice mix of indoor and outdoor veiwing. Staff was sparce, but very friendly and knowledgeable. My only complaint was that they only had food open at the front of the zoo. It would have been great to buy at least a hot beverage at the back of the zoo to enjoy on our return walk.

Robert Beaver

Wait time

DEATHREAPER 8220

Just recently had a birthday party here. Was truly an awesome experience for my 5 yr old. Party room was clean and well kept. Our hostess was very friendly and awesome with the children. Our animal meet and greet was a one of kind experience. After the party we walked around the zoo for a bit. Its kind of cold so not all the animals were out. This zoo is clean and easy to navigate. Definitely take the time to check it out!

Hung H Nguyen

The Seneca Park Zoo is great. I may not have lived here all my life, but family visits has allowed me to see the zoo since I was a little boy. I have watched it change over the years, for the better every time. During these times with Covid and everything else going on, it is nice to walk and the zoo. You still need to wear a mask, make a reservation or set a time, and follow a route through the zoo. Funny enough my wife and I usually did that route anyway. There are still some people who do not like to follow the rules, not wear the mask correctly, so on and so forth. No need to go into detail there. I do feel sorry for the workers who have to keep telling people to put the masks on properly. During this visit, we got to see almost all the animals this time. I am bad with their names so I will keep with which animal we couldn't see this time. The tiger did not come out, no surprise really. The polar bear was not out, it was really warm out, so yeah. I think the Red Panda was keeping cool inside as well. We actually saw the Penguins, they didn't swim, but they were out front. We had a great time as usual, it is a great place to take a nice lazy stroll and see lots of interesting stuff as you do. Need some exercise or just want to get out, grab a time, buy tickets and go for a nice walk with the family or with that special someone or treat yourself (you deserve it).

Jennifer Gallaway

Price for adult entry

Jennifer Gallaway

Visited on

Mary Hammond

I went here to help my friend on an eagle project, and the staff were so friendly! We were installing a new perch for the snow leopards and the staff were happy to help move certain large pieces. Even in the rain I had an awesome time!

Tekla Staley

Reservation recommended

GuacoTac0

No wait

siddharth tarey

My husband and I were excited to visit this place because neither of us had ever been. We went on a weekday around 1pm. The day was cloudy, breezy, and cool. We were disappointed that quite a few of the animals were not available to see. We were unable to see the hyena, snow leopard, otters, lemurs, crane, and quite a few of the reptiles and amphibians. Overall we enjoyed the animals we did see and the staff was very friendly.

Paloma Larrain

Very fun place to go! They've added a few new animals like the red pandas that were super adorable! The only thing is try to pick a day that isn't very hot out (if there is one) because a few of the animals weren't out which was a bummer.

MoMo Meditation

Some go to see the animals. Some to play on the playgrounds. Everyone has fun. And you always learn something new about the animals.

Paula Schuck (Thrifty Mommas Tips)

A great evolving zoo. Just the right size to keep kids engaged. Giraffe exhibit opening in July!

Nick Sard

Fantastic visit today, 1st day open after the COVID-19 closure. Staff& animals were visibly happy to have guests back; my kids were thrilled to return. Sarah in small animal care in the giraffe building went out of her way to talk to my kids about some of the animals, their names, when they like to come out, and help them find a few. :-) Can’t wait to come back!

Sean C

Was very disappointed walking in to see all of the construction going on. The main building near the entrance was torn down along with a lot of childhood memories. After wandering a little way into the zoo, I was extremely impressed with the new exhibits, and happy to see that they are investing in local attractions. Although disappointed at first, I am glad to see money being invested for future generations to enjoy the zoo. Great job, and I look forward to visiting again once the exhibits near the main entrance are complete!

Chris Cosentino

Outstanding place for kids and elder persons, full of variety of animals, its place to visit

Kathleen Greene

Awesome time with my sister and father(who's in a wheelchair) and it's very accessible for everyone.

michael patrick

All animals very active, more active in the cold weather. Old building in the front demolished, new exhibit going in. So much more modern and better for the animals.

Tillison Pease

Fun zoo... looks like they are putting in some new habitats. Not huge so not too tiring. Great grands enjoyed the crawl-in enclosures where they could see some animals up close. Convenient picnic area inside the entrance.

Air_Conditioning

I've been coming here since I was a kid, and now bring my family for outings. Our zoo keeps getting better and better. Exhibits are amazing, very informative, and there is a great focus on species conservation/education. Great place to visit year round, my kids love the playground areas, and the Giraffe area is incredible. Food services is overpriced, and poor quality - they do let you bring in your own snacks/drinks. Note: not exactly wheelchair friendly. The path for the zoo goes down a hill, and there's a long hill climb back up to get back to the entrance. My husband had to push his mother in a wheelchair up that hill and it was very hard to do. Bring cash for the tram when it's operational.

Carol L-Walker

This Zoo is fantastic. All of the animals were out today. The staff is super friendly, and the cost of admission is more than fair for such a nice zoo. My daughter got to feed Giraffes!!! This is really a great place. So much in a not so huge space so not tons of walking. Great play area for kids. RUN DON'T WALK TO THIS ZOO. FREE PARKING!

Aida Cintron

Nice little zoo in a scenic surrounding. Couldn't see the Polar bear though, bad luck!

Niki Tomaka

Apples, Ales and Tails was a terrific event, hope you do it every year!

G. Kasper

Very nice zoo, animals looked healthy. I expected it to be a bit bigger, but we were very happy with our visit.

MVF

Probably the coolest zoo in Western NY. There's always a new exhibit going on and the animals look well taken care of. My favorite events are the Zoo Brew events! If you haven't heard of it, then you should definitely check it out. The Zoo Brrrrrew should come back for winter 2019. What's better than brews, animals, and informational exhibits! Great zoo and great staff. I haven't had any of the food but the menu looks American style like hot dogs, burgers, and garbage plates. The gift shop is simple but has plenty of gift ideas for birthdays, Christmas, etc. Awesome zoo!

Dominique Veronica

They have a lot of animals i love the penguins

Melissa Michaels

Love the Duck Lake at the "bottom" of Zoo. Take the kids to feed the ducks, geese and swan.

Sarah Armoto

I was surprised how nice the zoo was. The young kids working were all very nice and courteous. The lion exhibit is fantastic, can't wait to see when they are done with renovations.

Deepak Shivankar

Visited on

Ridge Edwards

This place was precious! Super clean and family friendly. I don’t have kids, but I love how there were places for children to play and have fun. It was such a nice atmosphere. And bonus, they’ve added new animals and there are more to come soon! Can’t wait to feed the giraffes!????

Christopher Dorland

It is amazing how much this place has changed. The animals are beautiful and amazing. The employees are eager to help or answer any questions you may have. It is definitely a place to be with family and/or friends, especially if you love animals.

raushan singh

Reservation recommended

Sarah Barnes

No wait

dfdblack1

It's great to see the construction of new and upgraded exhibits!

Miranda Sellite

Zoo is very small. Enclosures are tiny and the animals look depressed. Staff keeps everything super clean and I saw several interact with the animals while cleaning up. Why is there soooo much space dedicated to random trees and plants when that space should be used for the animals? I saw the donating board with Millions of dollars being give..really a shame. Will not be coming back.

Rachel Walker

Love this zoo! So much to see at a good price! Animals seem well taken care of as well!

Rebecca Murray

Went to the zoo in the fall and it was great! No heat, no crowds, all the animals were out and about. The staff was there to answer questions and we even got to hang out with African penguins!

Taran Bemis

Great zoo for the family. My favorite was the elephants. It was 90 degrees when we went, a lot of the animals were sleeping or in the shade where you couldn’t see them. So I recommend going on a cooler day. Pretty large zoo with lots of small hills, so be prepared to walk. Don’t worry though, if you get tired easy (like me) their are plenty of benches to sit down! Parking lot was huge, lots of parking. Prices of tickets okay. If I could recommend something I would recommend replacing the (glass, windows!? Idk what they are) in a lot of the areas, especially the lions area. I know covid has ruined a lot of things but I think the zoo could use a little love. Other than that it was a good experience.

Patrick Whelehan

This place is one of the best zoo's I've been to and the new exhibit with the ostrich giraffe and zebra added it's so much better they are even installing a trolley car from the start of the park to the end. I was also the one to suggest the addition of the giraffe zebra and ostrich I told my aunt who is good friends with one of the zoo's directors it took a while but it got added and I'm seeing people that really enjoy it!!!

Znasty the Heropon

Loved visiting the zoo. Although this time of year its cold, the animals seemed to love it. People were out an about with their children an the sea lion is a must see. He / she will actually chase a moving toy car up and down the widow an beg u not to stop playing. Its the cutest thing ever. Animals looked very healthy. Was just a nice walk on a cold brisk day...get out and enjoy...photos below...5 stars for this one.

Virginia Gordon

Love the Zoo. Most animals were out and active in the warm winter weather. Friendly staff.

Nicolette Rivera

Weekend

Jasmine

Wait time

Jacob Scutaru

I hadn't been to the zoo in few years. It was a great day. The weather was nice. There were employees at almost every exhibit answering questions. It is a fun safe family friendly place to go. They are expanding the lower part of the zoo, so soon there will be a new part featuring animals from Africa.

country living Shereese style

Have not been to the zoo in almost 2 years. Got an offer for a discounted membership. As a family of 5, this membership would pay for itself in 1.5 visits. Decided to give it a whirl. Visited the zoo on Easter for something to do to burn off our kids energy and was pleasantly surprised. Was surprised when we walked in and saw the monkey/reptile building was gone. Being that was a huge area of the zoo I was nervous I completely wasted my money on a membership. Boy were we pleasantly surprised. The new exhibits are beautiful! Really enjoyed the giraffes and zebras as well as red pandas. Overall the zoo seemed much cleaner and well kept. Although the monkeys are on a hiatus, we are very pleased with our decision to purchase the membership. The lion experience was also really cool and we enjoyed learning about the lions...I am definitely going to take advantage of these experience times this summer as my kids are now old enough to really enjoy them and understand them.

Elisa Weber

The zoo is really great for kids, and only getting better! There is a gift shop at either end, two places to get food (they have slightly different menus), play grounds, and both indoor and outdoor animals. A wonderful place to burn 1 to 4 hours. The park is long and skinny. There is a tram that will bring you to either end.

Nikunj Patel

Really great zoo and set up. The lion display is so unique! They did a great job with social distancing by creating one-way paths and only letting a few families into the buildings at a time. I felt very comfortable during my visit.

Jason Knight

GREAT BEAUTIFUL ZOO ,Clean and safe TO EXPLORE WITH THE KIDS and Family picnic

Laurena Ibarra

The zoo was great. A vast array of wildlife and animals under human care. Plenty of things to do and a lot of places to sit and rest, or eat. Cant wait to see the new tropics center coming soon. Only disappointment was that the red pandas were off exhibit, but that is to be expected from time to time as they are still wild animals who come first. So overall a great experience for families, groups, schools, or solo.

Taurus Moon

We got to watch the elephants be fed their snack and it was amazing how they could pick up a tiny chex cereal with that huge trunk and with such precision. Then, at the tiger exhibit, the zookeeper came out front to feed the tiger and we had a front row seat for that as well! My grandson made quick friends with one of the volunteers and got to hear all sorts of little details about the different animals. Wonderful zoo :)

Tiffany J

Nice quaint zoo, Great place to take kids. Recent addition of a large natural wood/log playground right after the main entrance!!

Sharon M

Public holiday

Tammy Capizzi

Wait time

Charles Van Loon

Seneca Park Zoo is a Rochester gem the zoo would be the first place I would take anyone from out of town. The Animals always look happy and well taken care of and the exhibits are nicely sized for the Animals. It's very easy to access the zoo from any point in the Rochester area it's right off the 104 expressway if you drive or the number 1 Saint Paul bus route stops on Saint Paul Street and than it's a short 10 minute walk to the zoo. My favorite area Is the new animals of the savanna exhibit a must see exhibit if you go the Seneca Park zoo. The Rocky Coasts area is another mist see at the zooThe Sea Lions are very interested in the people watching them and the Polar Bear is usually up and roaming around her habitat.

Yuyun Simkins

Price for adult entry

Don The Bear

This was my first time to the zoo. I thought (although small) it was very nice. There are plenty of things to keep a kid occupied. Strollers were everywhere, but it's a zoo so its expected. Parking was easy. Staff were friendly. Will definitely go back.

Karen Quackenbush

My family and I visited the Seneca Park Zoo while visiting Rochester. The weather was chilly and we weren't really sure what to expect. This zoo is in the middle of the city, the staff were friendly. A route was planned out to allow social distancing. All of the animals were active, unlike most zoo's where they just sit there. My children particularly loved witnessing the Lions mating call. ???? If you're in the area this is a must see!

Mitch Kelley

Wait time

Caleb Krohn

A lot of the exhibits are out dated. However, there are several fun interactive things for kids to do. LOTS of walking, and it is not a loop so you have to walk through everything twice.

Brett Stevenson

Very family friendly and a great time

Lauren Gustin

We love coming here to take walks, the staff are so kind and the facilities are well kept. I can sit and watch the happy sea lions all day.

Steve Lochner

Visited on

Suzanne Lampley

No wait

Breanne Reith

I love our zoo. It's been my favorite place to go to since I was a child. We went a few weeks ago while the kids were on school vacation. The new extension of the zoo is beautiful. The trolley at the end is great after spending a long exciting day there.

Mike Cass

Weekend

Rafael Doblas

Wait time

Christopher Bell

Seneca Park Zoo is a wonderful place to visit! Especially for anyone seeking a fun, educational place to bring their little ones. Or for anyone with a passion for animals that want a taste of something other than the local norm!

Michael Dillon Warren

Nice and clean. We ate at the far end. Food was very good and less expensive than I thought it would be. Huge staff very friendly.

Alejandro Aguirre

The zoo is more modern and the walking paths are wide and shaded in some places.it is a relaxing place to bring the family. Please visit the giraffes as they were wonderful!! The landscaping needs some upkeep but the animals were healthy and engaging. Very family and COVID friendly.

Lauren Grzenda

Seneca Park Zoo is a nice place for people. The caged animals on the other hand, seem miserable. They’re kept in cages that are way too small, and some of them are completely alone (tiger, polar bear, lion). The indoor reptiles in their terrarium have plenty of room and would be fine IF there weren’t ten kids taping on the glass and speaking loudly. Hire more staff to ensure the reptiles aren’t bothered by kids, and make the animals sanctuaries MUCH bigger. And no more lone animals- it leads to them becoming depressed.

Allister McGuire

Reservation recommended

Gary Cooper

No

Stephanie Crain

Visited on

Amy Alexander

The atmosphere is great! The massive kid play area is great. Only down fall is to be honest we really didn't see many animals. The few we did were awesome cause they were close up. They could definitely use a fee more things to do there. Finished the whole zoo in about 45 mins

Melissa Holman

Up to 10 min

grumps first grandson

Love the new natural playground!!!! We will be so disappointed when the new building takes its place, I wish the zoo would reconsider! The animals are always out and about, the new giraffe exhibit is delightful! Highlight of every trip is playing in the Safari bus while the lioness sleeps on the hood! A great zoo.

Meghan Pesce

This was an amazing experience. They did great for social distancing. They remodeled, which is wonderfully done!! I have gone to this zoo my whole life. But today it was a brand new zoo!! Well done! It's a must see in Rochester!!

Ron “RocPic Ron” Morales

Place where you can admire the wonders that God has created, in turn sharing with your family.

Cyndy Harnett

Loved visiting the zoo. Although this time of year its cold, the animals seemed to love it. People were out an about with their children an the sea lion is a must see. He / she will actually chase a moving toy car up and down the widow an beg u not to stop playing. Its the cutest thing ever. Animals looked very healthy. Was just a nice walk on a cold brisk day...get out and enjoy...photos below...5 stars for this one.

Keith Wall

haven't been in years, but it was a lot of fun still! my daughter enjoyed her first trip to the zoo and loved seeing the animals. the timed tickets should be something they keep to prevent over crowding. it was more enjoyable this way for sure because it wasn't overwhelming for us and the animals too.

Martie Malan

No wait

Kyle Dougherty

They have made this a nice zoo. We saw most of the animals even though it was a hot day. There is a tram but you can walk. There are plenty of places to sit, rest and eat. A lot of the walkway is shaded. It takes about an hour and one half to visit everything. Nice place to visit! There were many families.

Lisa Powers

Yes

Justin Miller

The Seneca Park Zoo was a fun experience for my family, which we turned into a Home School Field Trip! Educational &Fun! My only Complaint is that when you arrive at the window, they ask you if you want to buy tickets for the Giraffe ???? Feeding & The Tram Ride but they do not explain to you the details! Also you need to print out a map of the zoo ahead of time to bring with you as they don't have any! ???? So Giraffe Feeding & Tram Ride were a waste of our $27. Also make sure to get tickets online in advance and arrive before 1pm otherwise you may not have time to see everything unless you rush through. Enjoy the photos! ????

matt galiford

Yes

Space Doctor

It just keeps getting better as the years go by, the animals are well taken care of and the food isn't bad for the price.

Meressa Darling

They are continuing to renovate this already great zoo. The new outdoor exhibits are the best. The otter exhibit is only a few feet from you in an exposed pen. The elephant, giraffe and red panda enclosures are all new and very impressive. Make this a top place to visit anytime of year.

Christina Daniels

Perfectly sized. Great price. Well maintained, not at all crowded.

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Visited on

Caroline McClendon

I went with my daughter's class for their class field trip. It was tough during winter as many of the animals were inside, it was a windy and cold day but was still a fun experience. We were still able to see many animals and even had a little personal session for the kids to learn about a few of the animals with two of the zoo staff members. The summer is the best time to go as there are more animals out and about. I can't wait to take all my kids there again.

Corey Umlauf

Animals were active and playful! Great time with them and the granddaughters!

Luane Haggerty Haggerty

Great little zoo to bring the kids to. It was a super hot day but there are indoor exhibits to help you cool down a bit and shared picnic tables where you can sit, eat, and relax. Easy to walk through the entire zoo in a couple of hours. We were able to see a zookeeper feed the penguins and he gave some background info on the animals and answered questions too. We had a really enjoyable time.

Kelly Curtright

Wait time

Christopher Jocolano

I love the zoo and always well I've been coming there since I was a little girl and I'm now 44. Been taking my son since he was a little guy and is now 17 we had a blast.

Andy Stobie

Great place to bring the family. My son is almost one and he loved all the difference animals, the price to get in is very reasonable. The animals are all very adorable, will definitely be bringing my family up there again.

Nicole Vosburgh

Nice, clean and informative. We enjoyed our time there

Clinton Goodman

$6–10

SgtK 2109

The zoo had changed for the better from when I was a kid. It's going in the right direction with plenty of animals to see. The new play ground is amazing for kids!

Kirvin Driscoll

This is the best zoo for all ages. There were 8 of us ages 2 to 77 on Sunday for a visit to the zoo. It has improved over the 66 years of seeing the zoo go to number one in my book. The animals are well taken care of and have good closeup view of them. Their homes are comfortable for then. The elephants, giraffes, zebras etc have five star homes. Lots of shade for the animals and visitors. It is well worth the price of $12 for adults. There are two or more places to get some food to eat and drink while there. Wonderful place to enjoy the day.

Ryan Collins

Weekday

Shyrie Burgess

Seneca Park Zoo is a serial animal-abuser! Genny C, Lilac, and Moki have endured the freezing temperatures of an unnatural living situation at Seneca Park Zoo in Rochester, New York, for far too long. The natural habitat for these stunning elephants is a Sub-Saharan climate full of warmth, freedom, and grace. Please take action to send Genny C, Lilac, and Moki to an accredited elephant sanctuary! In October 2019, African elephant Chana, alternately documented as Msichana was euthanized only four years after arriving at Seneca Park Zoo due to a chronic foot infection. The infection was a side effect of osteoarthritis, a common and debilitating degenerative joint disease in captive elephants. The onset of this disease is primarily due to limited and restricted movement due to inadequate habitat and cold temperatures. Wild African elephants walk 30-50 miles a day, which reduces the onset of osteoarthritis and helps to manage a healthy weight. Moki, who had accompanied Msichana everywhere, was especially heartbroken by her passing.

Jon

We went yesterday and we were able to enjoy plenty of animals. Love the new changes and improved exhibits for the animals. I loved feeding the giraffe! Got to see the polar bear swim and play with her ball and the sea lions having fun swimming around. Saw almost all the animals and it was a great time! The animals are clearly cared for well and it’s annoying seeing the negative reviews here. Seneca park is awesome! The food is a a bit over priced and my chicken tenders were a little overdone. Seemed like they sat for some time before being served. Please try to have Fresh food when people are paying good money for it!

Jon

Have to say that this is one of the better zoo's along the NYS thruway. Very well laid out and very well maintained.

Clayton Goodridge

Not bad! Expected more, but I had a good time

Phantom plays

Awesome! My grandchildren loved watching the polar bear and elephants. There were learning opportunities all along the walk pass the animals. They enjoyed the thought of being able to ask and have answered their questions by the docent.

dz wells

Lots of animals, and activities.

Alison Wright

Very nice, small zoo with a good variety of animals. There's essentially one path taking you from the entrance all the way to the back, so you get to see all the exhibits twice. Almost every single species was visible, which made the trip extra enjoyable. There's a nice mix of indoor and outdoor veiwing. Staff was sparce, but very friendly and knowledgeable. My only complaint was that they only had food open at the front of the zoo. It would have been great to buy at least a hot beverage at the back of the zoo to enjoy on our return walk.

Matthew Roy

Wait time

Kelly Leavy

Many animals were not in there enclosures at 1-3 pm visit. Didnt have a bad time but would have been nice to see more. They have a pretty good one way system and timed ticket starts to help keep guests apart during covid

Roxanne Laurel

I have loved this zoo since I was a kid, they are always expanding and doing new and great things for their animals. Great place for families

Wendy V

Nice place. My girlfriend and I got to feed a giraffe! Overall it was a nice walk, and a budget friendly activity ????

Marcia Peters

I love the zoo, and my daughter loves it too, so it makes me really sad to say that I cannot recommend going there during the pandemic. Their measures to ensure social distancing are completely ineffective, as they mostly rely on people following directions. Also, they claim to be restricting the number of visitors, but this is a joke. By 11am on a Saturday the parking lot was totally full. I don't know what could be done to make it better, and I understand they need to have visitors to pay to take care of the animals, but going there is a significant risk.

Danyelle Feeley

Visited on

Tisha Skaggs

Yes

Sarah Barford

For a city the size of Rochester it could be much better. But a great experience.

Terry Weiss

Came from out of town with our kids for a family reunion, decided to find a zoo. We had great weather and we're pleased to visit a clean zoo with great animals. First time for my kids seeing a polar bear! So much fun!

Lisa Clemens

Always loved going to the zoo, I'm disappointed about the monkies and some other zoo animals. They have made some updates which are nice but then other areas don't work such as the African safari the little huts "buttons" don't work. The staff in the food areas need to be retrained as there was slight confusion about orders and just the overall speed was slow. The prices seem to be high overall but I still continue to go because that's the only zoo we have near by. It would be nice if they made an area for smaller children 6months to a year to enjoy such as a small play area or water area.

Andy Lykins

I have always gone to this zoo as a child and it has been one of my favorite childhood memories.I loved it so much that I continued to visit annually as I grew up. I was aware they were doing renovations to create more habitats and a better environment, however, it is not what I was expecting. Several of my favorite habitats had been torn down to create a playground (keep in mind, they already have a decent size playground). This playground is replacing a large amount of the zoo which is shocking when you’re paying a decent amount of money for an attraction you can get free at a local park. When I approached a staff member about this concern, they stated that they relocated almost all the animals to build this playground so that the zoo can work on making more money for other areas. The staff also communicated that we have not been the only people that approached them with this concern. Although they did add giraffes and zebras, it did not make up for what has been lost. I’m highly disappointed when I left the zoo today. I’m sad to see that majority of my favorite habitats have been torn down & I could not share my favorite childhood memories with my little cousins. I will not be returning to this zoo for a long time & I recommend that you do not contribute your money toward this.

Aditya Tirakannavar

Up to 10 min

Ricky Jackson

Yes

Andre W

Beautiful zoo. Great improvements. Love the penguins and the giraffes. More thought out with the changes than 15 years ago. Love it.

Rich K

Great scenic place to visit...I only walked around it as i was out for a walk but was still able to peek in to see a few striped zebras playn and tall giraffes lookn right at me .Definately recommend and worth the trip !!!

Vance Blackburn

This is a great zoo for a smaller metropolitan area Friendly staff Clean Free parking The exhibits are set up well so that you can see the animals from several view points Easy to walk for families with young children

Anna Owens

Wait time

Znasty the Heropon

The zoo is nice. I suggest buying tickets for the tram. You will walk towards a downward slope viewing the animals. Unless you want to walk back up with your tired kids. I suggest taking the tram back up. A few places are still closed due to COVID. We didn't see the polar bear or the tiger. Other than that, it was very good. Oh, if you're coming in a hot day. I suggest you bring water/Gatorade unless you're buying it at the zoo. Also one of those portable misting fans will HELP A LOT. It was MISERABLY HOT when we went. You all have to wear masks in ALL the buildings (even if vaccinated). Children 12 and under are asked to wear a mask throughout the zoo. Adults too unless you're vaccinated.

Michael Black

I love our zoo! Such a great deal for a membership and they're always working on making improvements. We had a blast today watching the cute sea lions and see the baby snow leopard.

Jason Lefrois

Best playground in Rochester with the wooden logs and ladders. My kids had a blast and it was their favorite part of the visit. There was a sign that it’s supposed to be temporary. I hope they decide to keep it or relocate to another part of the city.

Abhishek Singh

Had so much fun! Even on a rainy day we got to see almost all of the animals. Everything was clean and the animals looked great with plenty of space :)

Grey Mealer

It wasn’t at all like I thought. Half the animals were not there. A lot of walking to get to a cage that had nothing in it. Never again!!

Joshua Snow

Well maintained zoo, I just wish they still had there orangutans

Suseth Garcia

Cool little zoo, they had animals we don't normally see like the white rhino and giraffes. Kids liked it and we are members now. We will going back multiple times this year.

Jaime Fouquet

The zoo was great they need more animals ther

Timothy Haggerty

This is one of my favorite zoos to visit!!!!!

Shane W

I visited Seneca Park Zoo on National Elephant Day. They had great activities set up throughout the day in the park. Started off with bath time and health checks. Then I got to see the sea lion behavioral feeding session their new ones are so cute. Last time I visited was 5 years ago when they first got their new lion Cubs in. I got to see them up close and have they grown! Holy cow. Overall this zoo is clean, friendly and very full of child enrichment activities. Can not wait to go again.

Helena V

Really fun zoo even though it's pretty small. It's full of staff that are extremely friendly and have set up a lot of info posters etc. There's also a nice one way tram, but be sure to take it from the back when you're done instead of from the beginning so that you can walk downhill instead of up hill.

Amanda Wagner

I brought my family and we loved spending every minute there. The staff is super friendly and the animals are so cute and more entertaining, sightseeing adventures included. They have this train that takes you all around Seneca Park Zoo which is pretty cool.

Rebecca M

It's a very small zoo, but it's got all kinds of interesting animals and there's plenty to see! The enclosures are spacious and easy to see into, while still giving the animals their privacy. The polar bear and tiger seemed a little antsy, but all of the other animals looked content. The sea lions in particular were really fun to play with. The staff was also very friendly, the keepers told us about the animals and I think it was clear that the animals liked them too. We were there on Thursday, so the traffic was really low, but the covid measures seemed appropriate and well maintained. Overall a fun trip and a great way to spend the afternoon!

sandie spraggins

It was good. Doing a great job with social distancing and mask usage.

Mark Reussow (MarksMyCarGuy)

Today, we saw some wonderful animals up close. There were tigers and elephants, snow leopards and baboons. Best of all, the staff was courteous, it wasn't too crowded and people were polite and used common sense social distancing. Can't wait to come back!

Advocatus Diaboli

No wait

Jill Fragoso

Well maintained and the animals have enough room to move around

bulldog049

Wonderful exhibits with many exotic animals. You wouldn't think that Rochester would house such a great menagerie. Many kids there getting quite an eyeful.

John Baumgartner (CaptainHobbyist)

Reservation recommended

Andrea Martin

For a small zoo it has much to offer. We went on a hot day yet there was plenty of shade and (water) misters to keep you cool. Many exhibits have been recently upgraded and you can really see the quality and thoughtfulness of the design to offer the animals the best QOL. The staff was always helpful if we had questions. And the animals weren't shy at all. The only shy one was the Lion. My family had a really nice time.

Void Shots

I took 3 of my grandchildren ages 7,5,and3. We all had a great time. The staff was friendly and engaging. The exhibits were beautiful and kind. Gone are the days when the lion was in a tiny cage with bars. It was a lovely walk to see all the exhibits,even with 3 little kids. We purchased a family membership for them that day, what a wonderful learning environment, and fun too.

Haley Kammerling

No

Gabriel Ponte Fleary

Weekday

Maddy Griebel

$11–15

Heather Horn

A great place to go when you need to get out and away from the house with the family or independently. The Seneca Park Zoo never disappoints with opportunities to interact and feed the animals, up close eye to eye with fierce predators and docile giants. :) As expected the zoo is well maintained, the animals all look happy and healthy and there's no lack of activities to keep the kids busy.

Kat zap

Yes

Matt Wildey

I had a good time here with my students who have special needs. Food was a bit overpriced. There were many great areas for children to play.

Sean Sims

Love the zoo.. Its a small zoo compared to my usual zoo in Los Angeles but I love it here.

Amanda

My family and I love Seneca Park Zoo. They have made many improvements and have more planned. The new trolly is very nice and the Giraffe and Elephant areas are our favorite.

Nicole Reese

Public holiday

Bob Metcalfe

As a lifelong resident of Rochester I'd be embaressed to bring someone to our zoo, it lacked animals, upkeep, and in dire need of manicure and attention. I know it's undergoing construction for better things to come, as I've also purchased my kids yearly memberships. But for $12 admission it was extremely disappointing. The high point was it appeared the animals that were there seemed well cared for and happy. The docents were informative and knowledgeable. I look forward to the upgrades.

Rachel Murray

$6–10

Luis Ferrer

Had a great time with the family. Animals were very active!

Meghan Furey-Johncox

One of the best zoo's around! Had a great time!

Magarinee

Fantastic trip to the Zoo. $21 for the two tickets for my daughter and I to enter. Well marked one way paths due to the Coronavirus and face masks required while on premises, but we didn't mind.

Sandra O

Not a very big zoo but fun. Clean park with plenty of animals for youngsters. If not for the pandemic it probably would have been even more enjoyable.

Eric Dano

No wait

Deni Nakonecni

It was a very nice zoo. They have elephants and giraffes. The sea lions were fun to watch. The animals looked healthy and well cared for.

Abid Ullah Khan

My grandson loved the wood playground. It was high in spots and difficult footing but holding his hand he made it pretty high on the logs. I could walk them with him in sections which was fun for both of us. Many littke ones were fully enjoying the stream by the otter exhibit to wall and splash in.

Drew

It's nice having a zoo to visit in Rochester. A fun stop.

Alicia Messenger

The zoo is great. They have remodeled since the last time we were there and it's awesome. The kids (10 and 7) loved seeing all the animals and being able to play in the future exhibit was a lot of fun.

Katie Adolph

Wait time

Bree

Wow, this is a great leap from the zoo that I remember as a child. Zoo Brew was a great event. Well attended and well managed.

Bob Smith

Small zoo inside a park but there is a lot to see, even in winter. Free parking, adults are $10 and kids are free the month of February. Most indoor buildings are open to go inside and warm up in. The red pandas, wolves, and otters are especially active in the winter. Masks are required at all times but it wasn't very busy when we went on a Sunday so I was not worried about COVID

Austin Curtis

This used to be the worst zoo in America but it's slowly becoming better and better as they expand deeper into Seneca Park

Nkenge Lewis

Reservation recommended

Tasha

There was so much to see and people told you about the animals you were seeing and we even got to see some babys!

Daniel Krzywick

Wow! I haven't been in quite a while and they have made a lot of changes and additions! Can't wait to go back and see their completed projects. Awesome day trip for a single person or a whole group!

Joshua Mock

Things obviously different, have to pre-order tickets per one hour time slots (ie 10-11, 12-1 up to 3-4pm slot) and can stay until 5pm no matter what time you arrive per your time slot which you can do a week in advance, any day prior or same day but keep in mind weather if you order too far in advance and if same day slots fill up quickly. Can get food at at least two spots and gift shops open all with capacity guidelines but that's ok... Still Love the Zoo ???????????????????? ????????????????and more ????

Scarlett Foss

Visited on

Kevin C

My family and I rented a lodge at Seneca park. It was the closed in one with the stove and fridge. This place is beautiful you can hold a small wedding here or extravagant party comes 10 6ft tables plus chairs available to rent.

Jessica Curran

I was really hoping to see the otters, but it was still a fun time and there were some great animals!! Make sure to visit the sea lions they are a bunch of show-offs!

Mike Frederick

What a cute little zoo! My nieces (8 and 5) really enjoyed it!

Gilbert Crew

Such a fun zoo! We especially loved the little stream In the park for kids to cool off in on that hot summer day!

Sean Sweeney

I had a wonderful time there with my daughter and granddaughters. It's so much more exciting than walking around the mall. The work that is being done looks great. Especially enjoyed the wolves!

Melinda Crawford

Such a beautiful place... they just remodel it so it's got new attractions, like a playground all out of wood. Great place for any age kids. They have AC rooms to cool of in and look at animals and play.

Tara Lesco

The Seneca Park Zoo is a great place for young kids! There's lots to see and do. Some things are closed in the winter, but there's still plenty to do. Just be prepared for a lot of walking! This zoo is very spread out and it's not a loop, so when you get to the end you have to walk back or pay to take the trolly/bus (seasonal).

Pat Burks

My Family and I love the Seneca Park Zoo! We hold a annual membership which is definitely a great value, especially if you live in the area. They've done some great expansion projects in recent years that have made the zoo an exciting place to visit again and again. We love buying tram tickets upon arrival, walking the length of the zoo, and then riding the tram back up front at the end of the day. The zoo is definitely a gem in Rochester!

Melinda Neal

My family and I had a great time at Seneca Park Zoo. The trails were fun to walk on, staff was very friendly and the animals were fun to watch and enjoy. The zoo itself was very clean and well maintained. The prices on food were pretty high ($7.50 for one zweigle's hot dog) but the snacks and drinks are resonable. Parking was free and you can purchase tickets at the door but recommended that you purchase online.

Derek Ashliman

The animals were out and about today y'all ????. The red panda was beautiful. I was so happy that they weren't inside. I got some great pictures today. My nieces and nephew had a great time. The did rock climbing, played on the playground, and go their feet wet in the stream. I was very pleased that the bathrooms were very clean. The kids had so much fun, they went to sleep as soon as the car was in motion.

Genesis King

Zoo boo was a bit disappointing this past year due to covid but what wasn’t disappointing last year??? Over all I still felt it was a nice way to provide a safe option for families to participate in some holiday fun. Even though there was no candy given away this year and only one stop for a small giveaway bag, We had fun. They should of reduced the price given there was no stops to collect candy or prizes at different animal stations. basically you paid to get a paper bag with coloring pages printed out from a computer and free apps you could of gotten on your own. I hope they do much better with zoo boo , celebration this year . I still love the zoo and think it’s a great place to bring to your kids for outdoor fresh air and education while having fun!

Aditya Tirakannavar

Great family day! Such a quaint and fun experience for all Ages!

Tim Williams

It will be better when these face coverings aren't required

Allison Cook

Wait time

Sarah Ives

I am in Rochester, up from Texas, visiting my youngest son and his wife. We took the time this morning to make the short, lovely drive to the zoo. There weren't many people, but the weather was very agreeable and all the animals were out and active. I had my service dog, #wagsmcscruffy, with me which created several up-close encounters. The zoo is small, but beautifully maintained and the volunteers, docents, and employees obviously love what they do. If you're in the area, it's worth the visit.

Shyrie Burgess

No

CJ Coughlin

I was expecting more from a zoo. I don't know if it's just because of COVID but zoo seemed sad.

Karen Morse

dates fill up fast even with a season pass, also it's hard to pick time to go with a 1 year old and planning around naps and being over a half hour away. there still isn't any monkeys, maybe the next time we go we will play on the playground area they have in its place. I wish they're were more areas to sit, they have it laid out so you can only walk on certain paths. over by savanna area they're isn't any shade and the concession down at that area isn't open nor can you use water fountains due to covid, so make sure you grab drink at top concession near playground the walk is long and hot, especially well pushing or holding a baby.

Kate Kay

$6–10

Ruth Barnes

The animal enclosures are much more animal friendly than they have been in the past ,and better than many of the zoos near us... the open space to watch the elephants ,and the giraffes, and zebras, are probably my favorite sections. ... of course they're also the newest ,since my wife is using a wheelchair, the tram going from the back of the zoo to the front of the zoo is also pretty cool.

Christopher Galayda

Price for adult entry

grafton wilkins

No wait

Andrea Calhoun

Wait time

samantha macnamara

Beautiful zoo, kept very clean. Animals seem healthy & happy. They take social distancing seriously and have their paths clearly marked. Staff are friendly and conversational, it's obvious they're enjoying what they do and are happy to educate anyone who asks.

Charlene Lochner

Went here on columbus day with my wife, daughter, and her family. We arrived a little late, so the zoo employees directed us to the satellite lot where we were told a shuttle was running. After parking, we waited a couple minutes and then the shuttle came. Scooped us right up and dropped us off at the front gate. The line for tickets was relatively long and a little bit slow, but we received our tickets and went in. We all had lunch and then set off into the zoo. Around half of the animals were out and active, so i consider that to be success- you cant expect every single animal to be up and active and ready to put on a show, but there were some really great exhibits. Plenty of bathrooms along the way, and vending machines throughout for water and snacks. We had a great time- spent around 4 hours there and that was plenty of time. The red pandas were incredible! I would suggest the zoo get some ticket kiosks at the gate to move things along a little bit quicker at the beginning.

Lexie Hain

Such a fun zoo! We especially loved the little stream In the park for kids to cool off in on that hot summer day!

Barb Spencer

Nice zoo, glad it's open again. Please keep your mask on.

erika miller

I had a great time today. I felt very safe. Their were one way paths to help with social distancing. The staff did a great job with keeping the zoo cleaned. There were hand sanitizer stations And, to keep people cool, they had the most.

Sarah Powers

It just keeps getting better as the years go by, the animals are well taken care of and the food isn't bad for the price.

James Payne

Can't believe how big it's gotten. Very visitor friendly. If it's hot, have the kids bring their swim suits to play in the water

Jessica Bella

We’ve had a membership for a few years. My parents held a membership when I was a child so I’ve been going to this zoo my whole life. I’ve witnessed a lot of changes and growth to this zoo. Now I’m glad I get to share it with our daughter. She loves coming and looking at all the animals. It’s a small zoo and can be walked in about an hour to an hour and a half depending on how quickly you go through. There are protocols to follow still with the pandemic still going on. Check their website for all the details. This is always a fun thing for us to do that’s close by. The prices are reasonable at the food stand but you can also pack your own picnic lunch as well.

Jessica Bella

Yes

Mark Elliott

Price for adult entry

T Walls

The new playground is fantastic. The giraffe enclosure is cool too. Easy to walk around the zoo. We bring snacks and drinks and take our time looking at all the animals. We like going around closing time when it is less busy.

Carter Morris

Nice zoo, though not anywhere near other cities of this size. Compared to Omaha's Henry Dorley Zoo, Seneca Park zoo is not even on the same planet by comparison. However, big improvements have been made over the past decade or so. However, tigers in particular along with wolf's and others deserve much better accommodations. Though space they have more is far cry from their gourmet horrible old school style indoor/outdoor cages tigers use to have. Why can't they get something at least as nice as the Lions Safari exhibit? They deserve much better! They're a far better draw I believe than many of the other animals that have better environments.

Nick Palermo

We went to the zoo with our three and one half year old grandson. It was an excellent zoo experience for a preschooler. Not too big, but lots to see. And little play areas all along the way. Very easy to purchase food and find a place in the shade to eat. We definitely plan to go back again.

Desirée Adams

We went to the zoo with our three and one half year old grandson. It was an excellent zoo experience for a preschooler. Not too big, but lots to see. And little play areas all along the way. Very easy to purchase food and find a place in the shade to eat. We definitely plan to go back again.

Bonnie Kuhn

Visited on

Miriam R. Sabater De Jesús (Mrs. Bky)

$6–10

Steve Williams

Reservation recommended

Renee Miskell

Took my children while on vacation in the area. They had so much fun. A nice, enjoyable, a place made for the family to spend the day. Have been recommending it to everyone I talk to since!!!

Brian Dobson

Weekend

Sue Keating (Aunt Sue)

Some go to see the animals. Some to play on the playgrounds. Everyone has fun. And you always learn something new about the animals.

Cinnamon

We havent been to the zoo in a long while. And yesterday was a nice 38 degree January day with no snow! So we decided on a whim to take the kids. Due to covid we did reserve and purchase our tickets online. The zoo is on a one way in and out path system and I loved that. We got to see everything (the red pandas were very active and super cute!) We weren't rushed at all and it was a great day. Oh and we finally got to see the giraffes! Cant wait to go back already.

Dave Greer

Reservation recommended

Chad Goulette

Had so much fun! Even on a rainy day we got to see almost all of the animals. Everything was clean and the animals looked great with plenty of space :)

Dave Yoder

People are doing their best to promote social distancing & respecting space even though it felt like a lot of people were there. Social distancing worked well when adults allowed other children to move along at their own pace instead of trying to rush them through.

JennRose Stremich

Nostalgia trip. Impressed by upgrade of the zoo

Laura Ballard

It has expanded since I was here. It's great!! I had a great time. As a matter of fact I had so much fun with my grandkids I bought a membership today!!????????

Jw Mcginnis

Reservation recommended

Ann F

Beautiful Zoo ???? most of the animals were eating breakfast. Less people so early. Felt like the Zoo Was opened just for us.

Susan Price

A lot of good improvements since I was a kid. Habitats are larger and more natural. Staff on hand through out to provide facts and interesting details about the animals. A pleasant environment over all.

John Krajewski

Free

Michael Mallow

Reservation recommended

Josh Keyton

Price for adult entry

John Adams

We went on a chilly winter day and our experience was still pretty enjoyable. Most of the activities are outdoors so dress for the weather but the animals surprisingly were mostly out and about . We also got to see a penguin education session where the keeper brought 3 of them into the room which was great. It was entertaining and a nice indoor activity. The zoo seems well kept and clean. Staff were very friendly!

Susan Brown

Wait time

Madhura Giri

The best rime in the work looking at all the beautiful animals with my family loved it and will go back soon

Joseph Dorney

Fantastic trip to the Zoo. $21 for the two tickets for my daughter and I to enter. Well marked one way paths due to the Coronavirus and face masks required while on premises, but we didn't mind.

Boss Mama

For a smaller zoo, SP is great. They maintain a professional level of animal care and habitats are creative. High level of educational programs and public involvement. New Snow Leopard is adorable. Renovations and site development is ongoing.

Shyteze Sinkler

Free

Edward Piccirillo

They've done a lot to improve the zoo and make the enclosures more habitable. Still needs more work. Little kids will love playing in the fake stream.

Luke Gabello

Price for adult entry

Setsu Sharp

There are lots of animals to see, structures for the kids to play on, food at not so bad prices and of course the gift shop. New animals are coming this year as well. Red pandas, giraffes, zebras, and white rhino! It's easy to spend a couple hours there and not see everything.

Darrick Alaimo

Weekend

Dominic Calabria

Overall it's a nice zoo, where you can see the animals really close. However a tiger didn't seem healthy and was breathing heavily, the cages for wolves and big cats were too small (especially snow leopards need vast areas in the wild). Would be better with less variety of animals, but with bigger cages and happier animals (the otters and sea lions have proper conditions, for example, and were really active and playful). I was especially upset about the bald eagles. They look so pitiful! Even though it's a symbol of freedom, their wings are cut and they sit all day, trying to fly up. It's a prison for animals anyway, but at least they shouldn't suffer

Megan Pedersen

Price for adult entry

Chanelle Davis

Price for adult entry

No Show

Yes

Earth Water

Price for adult entry

Jamie Underwood

Visited on

Tim

This was a beautiful place to spend a beautiful day. There were many animals to see, and many zoo employees stationed around the park to explain whatever you might want to know about the animals you were looking at. I would definitely go again. A very good place for young children.

chelsea tusch

There is tons of construction going on right now. The African exhibit is nice but not many animals.

Connie Sutton

I had an excellent time there and the staff are very very friendly! I actually got to hear the male lion roar today! And my fiance got to enjoy her first experience feeding the giraffes! Definitely time to always remember!

Bradley J. Timm

Weekend

Christopher Nazelrod

Weekday

Benjamin Gratto

Great place to walk and see some animals, however it is small, and a bit pricie for the amount of animals you can actually see.

Michael Quartuccio

Price for adult entry

Kelley Robert

Some of the animals were not around due to renovations and it was supposed to open up this summer and it's been pushed back.

Lincoln Crisler

No wait

Ashlea Pichardo

Price for adult entry

moongypsy

Visited on

Bill Excell

Not sure

Briona Miller

$6–10

Dayna Starks

Wait time

Rose The Duckling

Awesome experience. A wonderful way to spend time with friends.

CottonCandy Corpse

I had a good time here with my students who have special needs. Food was a bit overpriced. There were many great areas for children to play.

Taylor Mustard

I love the Seneca Park Zoo. It's always clean, warm and inviting. They're always improving it and making it better for all the patrons.

Julie C

Visited on

Aaron Sherman

A very easy in and out delivery. Make sure you enter at the first or second driveway entrance and preferably early morning hours before they open to the public. This allowed the parking lot to be less populated and the unloading is right in front of their front gate. Palatized freight needs to be brought to the back of the trailer since they do not have a loading dock.

Cathy Sinacola

No wait

Cathy Sinacola

Reservation recommended

Katie Jaenecke

Not a bad zoo, just not the nicest. Excited for all the new animals and exhibits coming in 2018 and beyond.

Colleen Dorney

We had a great time at the zoo. The animals were more alert. The changes at the zoo are awesome! It's a great way to spend time as a family.

Jackie Gordon

Very nice, small city zoo. Walkable, kid friendly, and inexpensive.

Michael Chambers

Yes

Helene McMurray

A wonderful and affordable zoo experience for people of all ages. A suitable variety of animals and we'll designed exhibits. Don't go hear expecting a massive high tech zoo, it more quaint and in my opinion all the better for it.

Darrell Bassett

Reservation recommended

Miriam R. Sabater De Jesús (Mrs. Bky)

Visited on

Debra Badger

I loved the zoo as a kid. I was super excited to bring my son and my fiancé to a local treasure. We frequent Seneca Park, so I was aware of the current renovation, however I wasn't expecting a third of the zoo I remember to be gone though. The Sunday we came was cooler and it rained on and off which made for less foot traffic than I was anticipating. It was mildly disappointing to find exhibit after exhibit "empty". My kiddo enjoyed the wolves and all of the new interactive stuff in the learning center. He really loved being able to climb on the savanna bus as well! I do love the fact that we now have snow leopards and red pandas. The expansions for the elephants and white rhino were amazing. A much better set up than the old elephant enclosure. I'm interested to see what else this summer will bring. We will put our membership to good use between Rochester and Buffalo.

Martha Kelsey

This was a very nicely laid out zoo. Kids really enjoyed it. Bought tickets and meal vouchers ahead of time-very helpful. Spent about 4 hours here

Corey Davis

Very nice zoo. The lions gave us a show.

Anastasia Smith

Nice and clean. Friendly staff. Food is overpriced. Nothing GF unless you want to take a chance on a $7 salad. Animals seemed very well taken care of and healthy. I only gave 4 stars as $21 for me and my 8 yr old is a lot of money.

Dawn Forest

The best rime in the work looking at all the beautiful animals with my family loved it and will go back soon

Jennifer Stevens

Weekday

Jose Venancio Fernandez Diaz

Reservation recommended

Susie Mitchell

Bit cool but had a nice time with the grandkids & my daughter

Gerardo Peralta

$6–10

Samantha Cardinell

No wait

Melissa Ann

My 10yr old daughter wandered away from home late last weekend and ended up there in the park luckily there was a helpful security person that happened to be at the right spot to see my lil girl called 911 and got her home safely. I'm super lucky no harm came to our family this time . Thank you to that security lady for helping my baby????????????

Jacob Oneill

Visited on

ANIME_ L0V3R

Great zoo, actually got to see most of the animals, even midday! Very clean and laid out well and has some pretty unique animals. Loved it!

Elysha Baehr

The Zoo its a place without comparisons. One of my favorite place to have fun with my children.

angela kemp

Friendly staff. Plenty of animals to keep the kids interested. We loved how the staff engaged some animals which brought them closer for guess the see. They were knowledgeable and informative answers all questions asked. There were various places for kids to play including a water area and play ground. Unfortunately, didn't get to see the lion or wolf as they weren't in the open. Feeding the giraffes looked fun. Might do that next time.

Carmella Musgrove

We were able to stay for about an hour and a half 2 hours. We got there early and it was basically us and 20 other people in the park. It was a Friday morning and All the animals were getting fed. They were all out and it was fun to watch them eating. Almost everything is open, there were a few things shut due to covid-19

Bridgett V

Weekend

MESO HANO

Reservation recommended

Liz Jensen

Awesome upgrades great job Seneca zoo

Amir Johnson

Have to say that this is one of the better zoo's along the NYS thruway. Very well laid out and very well maintained.

Robert Pille

It's a much smaller zoo than what I was expecting. The zoo opens at 10am but the parking lot was practically full when we arrived at 10:15. You can't beat the price though and because we're members of a other zoo, our admission was half price :) There are not a lot of animals here and they all seemed well-acted for. There is a large playground located near the zoo's entrance that seemed to be the most popular area for the kids!

Faye Baby

$11–15

Jessica Higgins

The Play area out front is brilliant. Perfect spot for kids to play and the play area is all natural wood and wood chip materials. Zoo staff are friendly. Family friendly spot that’s easy to access in the city. The best part of this zoo is the African pavilion. The elephants, giraffes and zebras are impressive. African pavilion looks new. Anyways this is a good way to spend an afternoon.

Catch 22

Reservation recommended

Brendan O'Shaughnessy

A simple and cool attraction that can be visited and several species of animals can be seen. The layout allow you to get close to the animals and almost touch them. Seneca Zoo is an awesome place to visit and spend time. Will return.

Adirondack Jim

Not sure

Samantha Colson

Fun place to take an afternoon stroll with the family!

Tony V

We were disappointed that they no longer had the reptiles or monkeys. The new safari animals were nice but we wished they kept what animals were there before in addition to them. My daughter loves snakes and frogs and all of them were gone except the large python that’s with the otters.

Diane Sacca

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Kristofer Froehlich

Haven't been to the Zoo in a while, so it's refreshing to see all the changes that have occured there since I've been there last. For families, there is A LOT going on, and lots of places to walk. I think there may be more than enough to occupy kids of all ages, and you may not get through all of it in one day. Admission prices are reasonable, but if you get a membership, I believe you can get in 1 hour earlier. They also had lots of small interactive tables where you could feel things, learn about animals, etc.

Stephanie Dunham

Best time to visit this zoo would be in summer where you can see almost all the animals

John

Great place to bring young kids!!! There is alot of space so you can feel safe and a good amount of things to do to entertain little ones. The one this I will say is that, when we went, the signs were incorrect that pointed the direction of the animal homes and also a good chunk of animals were not there or out to see.

Peter Jonah

They've been expanding how much room the animals have which is really nice. The exhibits were well kept

Tim Duffy

Such amazing animals, they were all friendly and a few came up to say hi!

Heidi Bixby

Love the zoo! Newer playground area is great for kids, but keep a close eye on them, it's a natural wood play area so splinters and falls are part of the game.

Kim

Just got back from my most recent trip! I've been going to Seneca park zoo throughout my whole life so far, and I have had wonderful experiences every time. They are enforcing CDC mandated policies, and have made the park one way. This system worked out pretty well and everyone maintained the proper distancing for at least 90% of the time. All in all I love this zoo, and will continue to visit in years to come! ????????????????????

Todd Shoemaker

Go during the winter! Don't let the cold stop you, it certainly doesn't stop the animals from being active - if anything, I think they were MORE active than usual because it was winter time. February has great deals for families - check the website before you go for deals and events. They're planning on some excellent additions soon, so it would totally be worth it to get a membership.

Laney r

Price for adult entry

Jan Dubois

No wait

AJ Roemisch

great zoo. Especially liked the displays on North American River Otter and Sturgeon. Tying local animals and habitat together in a powerful way. Zoo gift shop has tons of plush animals including Naked Mole Rats. New African savanna exhibit is a must see.

aNoidProduction

Outstanding place for kids and elder persons, full of variety of animals, its place to visit

aNoidProduction

It was an amazing time! Polar bear was awesome! Lion was so cool and the wolves were super crazy to look at!

Mike Chace

I LOVE the Rochester zoo! Fun, interactive, and clean!

Gokoga “Max” rj

Seneca Zoo is the best place for a budget-friendly outing. 10$ entry fee will not dig a hole in your pocket and also will brighten up your day. This place is amazing for anyone who loves animals & like to learn about them. This zoo is located in Rochester so it’s very close for anybody who lives around this area, and especially for RIT International students who are always on a budget. You can even take the RTS bus to reach this location. They have lots of animals like polar bear, sea lions, penguins, giraffe etc. The best part of this trip was to play with the sea lions, you can play catch with them (just use a cap or a glove) & they’ll follow the you. I assure you your heart will be filled with excitement & entertainment. You will leave this place feeling refreshed & peaceful. The sea lions have huge eyes that’ll make you go crazy for them & just wanna hug them. This location is undoubtedly worth every penny!! You may get tired by walking all the way around the zoo so I suggest you carry a bottle of water & some light snacks. But do not carry anything heavy cause you will get tired. You can go to any nearby restaurant after the trip. We had lunch at Dinosaur Barbeque after visiting the zoo. This is definitely one of the top locations to visit in Rochester! Hope you all enjoy this place as much as I did. Happy Holidays! ????

Andrew Casselman

Small zoo. Slightly overpriced. But a nice place to take children. Safe. Beautiful. Lots of parking always making upgrades to the lot and the zoo itself:That’s a plus. Aquarium and nice photo opportunity

Tabitha Milevich

For a small city zoo, the Seneca Park Zoo does a decent job. Friendly and knowledgeable staff helps make the experience worthwhile. You can tell that the organization is trying to add more exhibits to the menagerie of animals but does not get a lot of funding. They would benefit from those willing to go and support the zoo even though there are bigger and better zoos around. There is a temporary playground that is really neat. While preparing for the next exhibit, trees were cut and the ground was leveled. The trees were made into an awesome playground. Branches were chipped for the mulch. Could’ve spent hours just at the playground. My kids had a blast here enjoying the outdoors.

Ronnie Hamm

went to see animals and most of the cages area had no animals. only saw 5 animals and food was over priced. $7.75 for 1 hotdogs only. not worth the visit

M Smith

A nice place to visit with small children.

Steve Carver Jr.

Weekday

Andrew Rhoads

Even on a rainy/sprinkly day like today we got to see almost all of the animals they had. The zoo had a good size. Lots of educational signs. All the animals looked very healthy.

Gary Prokop

Been to lot of zoos but this one is by far the best and at the end of the zoo we got a ride back from tram the zoo riding service back to the front entrance was great experience for the kids

Leah Schmid

Had a great day at the zoo with my 98 year old Mom and sister!!!

Colleen Czubinski

Our first time here, clean, followed arrows around, lots of animals!!

Lizzie Schweitzer

Best zoo we have been to yet. I highly recommend going.

Sidney Shaffer

The animals were active and seemed comfortable and all possible Covid guidelines were followed. It was a safe, fun and interactive "safari". Great for kids especially!

Melanie Oyer

Seems like a zoo with history and a heart. The setting is evolved, the animals comfortable and the staff helpful, informed and caring.

bperk3

This zoo is honestly awesome especially for the price. Been to a few zoos on the east coast. And the money per person is extremely reasonable. I.e zoos in the cities of pa are 40+ per person or national aquarium is 50+ a person. Vs this is 11 per person and the selection of animals Is pretty good. Would highly recommend this hidden gem of ny

Tracy Curry

This was a nice place to see wild animals and a nice place to bring ur kids!! And also to learn about the animals..they each have something to say about them

Michele Waser

Price for adult entry

Sheila Bishop

Update: This issue has been resolved. I am changing the rating on this, since this the zoo changed its policy and is 100% smoke free including e-cigarettes and vaping. If they can get the money for their new building, and get that going, it will garner a five stars. I am not a fan of the temporary play area at the front of the zoo where the outdated building once stood. *******************Original Review below********************* I am a member. My rating is for this issue. From the website: Smoke Only in Designated Areas For the health of our visitors, staff and animals, smoking within the Zoo is restricted to two designated areas – by the Elephant Barn in A Step into Africa or behind Eagle’s Landing on the lower road. Why is Seneca Park the only zoo in the state to allow smoking at the zoo? For the sake of visitors, especially the children, not to mention the staff and the residents, who can't do anything about it, this should not be permitted. When will the Zoo and Monroe County enter new millennium and catch up with Buffalo (Smoke Free since 2007), Syracuse, Bronx zoos, not to mention neighboring states like Ohio? Enough. The evidence is overwhelming of the impact second hand smoke has on living things, not to mention the environmental pollution. In a city where the main research university bans smoking on the entire campus, isn't about time something is done? Very disappointed with this.

Gia Rnulld

Smallish zoo with a good selection of animals. You can even feed the giraffes! It's a shame that so much of the zoo was under renovation, but it looks like it's going to be worth it when they're done.

Christina Olmeda

The zoo is undergoing a lot of changes so I understand why there are fewer animals and exhibits right now. I wasn't fond of the huge playground by the entrance. I didn't need to pay $48 for me and my 4 grandchildren to play on a playground, when there is a free one like it in Highland Park near my home. I have been to the zoo 3 times since the Red Panda exhibit was completed. I still haven't seen it. It should be more visible. There were 4-5 animals that weren't being shown today because their exhibits were being maintained. Maybe they should only maintain one at a time so we can see more animals at the zoo. After all, isn't that why we go to the zoo? Overall, there was a lot of walking to see too few animals. On a positive note: the giraffes and zebras were nice to see. The tram at the end of the zoo that takes you to the front of the zoo was a very welcome sight after all the walking.

Will Martin

I'm a grown man and this was my first time at the zoo which I went with my daughter and so we experienced together for the first time and it was amazing. I loved the rhino it took me back like it was the ancient days.

Scott Stauber

What a family friendly place to take your inquisitive child(ren) to learn about animals

Vicki Rigsby

Awesome zoo!! Worth the drive we plan a trip there with the kids every year!! Can't wait til next year!!

Brian Cushing

I was greatly disappointed by the false information regarding the baboons being in the linage of humans millions of years ago. . The information can not be proven true, therefor it is a belief or religion and should be banned from public places as Zoos. And yes this will stand in the way of my next visit. Ever thing else was great. Animals well cared for and exhibits were great. I would have loved to give this Zoo a 5 Star as the staff did a great job.

Victor Calamaro

Free

Blu Hon

Bit cool but had a nice time with the grandkids & my daughter

Roméo Blanc

Great day at the zoo! Talked to the elephant keepers and saw the elephants do some tricks. Saw the male and female lions mating right next to the glass! Red pandas were also cute

Ramzi El Hassan

I called Seneca Park Zoo to figure out how to redeem four zoo admissions tickets we have using their online reservation system. Because the tickets are from 2018, despite them NOT having an expiration date on them, THEY REFUSE TO REDEEM THEM. I sure hope they don't treat their animals as poorly as they treat their customers SMH!!!!

Tom B

Just bought two family memberships kids always love the zoo ????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????

Jean Leavy-Ells

Wait time

Wendy Burgess

$6–10

Matt Haskins

No wait

Carol Usher

Most people were abiding by masking requirements and distancing. Nice and clean place to visit and free close parking is a great perk!

Thomas DeLucia

Just bought two family memberships kids always love the zoo ????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????

Lauren Markitanova

Zoo is expanding and creating better habitats for the animals. Very nice.

Yvette Repp

Very nice zoom. Great for kids. Buy a tram ticket for $2 for a quick way to get back to the parking lot when your kids get tired.

Brian Bub

Visited on

Nicole

Had a great day at the zoo with my 98 year old Mom and sister!!!

Angela Smith

These animals are clearly MISERABLE and NEGLECTED. Their enclosures are way too small, the Tiger was going insane walking around in circles for hours and the Red Panda was doing it too. The Lion was howling like he was in distress the whole time we were there and clearly nobody at this zoo cares about these animals at all. It was miserable being here I wanted to cry. I would not support this Zoo, someone needs to take these animals away!

Floyd M.

We love our zoo. It may seem small but the walk is just right. We've kept our membership since our kids were little and now go as grandparents.

Jennifer DeMarco

I took one of my grandkids and had a fantastic time! We were able to see all the animals in their habitats!

Stephanie Williams

No wait

Justin forgensi

Visited on

Taylor Netchke

Smaller zoo, but had elephants, lions, giraffe, zebras, red pandas, white rhinos, sea lions, etc. The elephants were really fun to watch and easy to see. The lion exhibit was especially cool as the lion was right near the glass on the bus. The zoo shop was well stocked and had some cool gift items to commemorate our visit. My only complaint was that there were not enough people coolers and the temps were 85-90 degrees Fahrenheit the day we visited. Worth the visit.

Rene Freeman

Visited on

Sarah Mallory

Lots of amazing improvements since we were last here, including a huge play space near the entrance and the savannah area all the way at the back of the zoo. Felt very clean and safe.

John Gartley

This Zoo is ok for a quick trip! It takes about an hour to get through. I wish they wouldn't of gotten rid of the monkeys for all the logs for kids to play on.

Susie Poormon

My family of 5 had a great time. The zoo staff did great with keeping to cover guidelines. They created a very effective 1 way walking path to maximize social distancing and we were able to enjoy all the exhibits. Other than the masks the knew way is so much better!

Ima Shopper

Nice place. My girlfriend and I got to feed a giraffe! Overall it was a nice walk, and a budget friendly activity ????

Michael Cates

The Zoo did a great job today keeping everything cleaned and distanced due to Covid. Everything was clearly labeled and we were still able to see all of the animals. Great job and thank you!

Andrew Zioto

We loved it. We went with our Son, DIL & 2 grandsons..they are season ticket holder. Its a perfect size..seeing continous animals.. Most of it, is under many trees which is wonderful.. Loved that the Zebras & Giraffes were in same area hanging out.. Im really happy we went..

Deborah Casler

Wait time

Ash Ammerman

Read about the great reviews on Google and decided to visit the place. It was great except that we couldn't really see many animals because of the heat wave. Wouldn't blame the zoo. Will definitely plan next time in a pleasant weather.

Al Pomerantz

This zoo is awsome huge play ground for kids zebras, giraffes,lions,tigers,wolf's,red pandas, birds, elephants,fish, this place had it all even a rhino my kids love it here

Kathleen Hill

My wife & I visit the zoo regularly. As a member of the Buffalo Zoo we enjoy a discount on admission and am thankful for that. We have had nothing but great experiences every time we visit. The staff is engaged and knowledgeable. We are very impressed with the new addition in the Sahara area. The tram ride back to the entrance is a pleasant ride. I want to thank the Zoo Administration for sending 3 of their Penguins to the Niagara Falls Aquarium. The new Penguin exhibit there is terrific. Gotta love FREE PARKING. Some pixs from the Niagara Aquarium

Mary Kern

What a fun zoo! Several exhibits are incomplete right now, but it is a great place for kids!

Amanda Weber

Amazing experience, well kept, the animal looks very healthy.

Willis Martin

Absolutely fantastic food. They must have changed up vendors or something. Five star on the food. Lot of new buildings but not a lot of new animals

Michele Austin

It was an amazing time! Polar bear was awesome! Lion was so cool and the wolves were super crazy to look at!

amy glerum

Such a great day! So happy we have the Seneca Park Zoo membership. It is worth every penny!!

Ben C

Very nice for a small zoo. Staff very friendly and helpful.

David Kuhlkin

Our Remax Realtor Tracey Dedee treated her clients and their families to Seneca Zoo today. Absolutely Perfect day to be outside! It was the first time for us to see the spectacular zoo expansion. Its so unbelievable to see the three Giraffes & Zebras here. They have an incredible large building and outdoor space. Weird to see the original zoo building at entrance gone. The space has been turned into a large family play area. Grateful to Tracey & her Remax crew for such a wonderful day!

mike pappas

$6–10

Talladega Thomas

Lively and beautiful. You will appreciate it once you will get here. I can tell you that it is not one of the zoos that are boring.

Laura B

Love this place. Great for a nice walk and the new additions are pretty sweet. There are a couple animal cages I wish were bigger but I feel like they are getting there. The temporary natural playground is absolutely the best in the area. We like to walk the zoo then the adults and kids get to play before leaving lol

Lindsey's videos Czworka

Perfectly sized. Great price. Well maintained, not at all crowded.

Amy Noble

I absolutely love this zoo. It's family oriented and a great place to learn about animals and conservation. Love meeting a member.

oksana gritsyuta

Always a good way to spend the day with the kids. Love the investment and growth the zoo has seen over the past few years.

Molly Kolb

The habitats for the animals were great! They really take the animals into consideration and everything is green and wild! The zoo is small, but well laid out. The food from the food court area was okay, not great. Restrooms were clean. Luckily it was not crowded when we went, and we had easy access to all the exhibits. The reptiles, snakes, giraffes and zebras, and lions, were housed in a way that provided great views to the public! Other animals were hiding but if course, that is their nature and you can't do much about it. Walkways were wide and stroller or wheelchair friendly. The animals all looked very healthy and well taken care of.

Aisha E K

The enclosures here are all really impressive and well designed, especially compared to other zoos upstate. A little on the small side, but it’s such a beautiful zoo that it doesn’t really matter. Really appreciate their conservation based approach. Great playground and the stream play area is just perfect for young kids in the summer.

Tina Dorofy

A great sized zoo for young and small kids. Big enough to have lots to see but small enough you can visit most things in a couple of hours and easy to navigate. Zoo Boo is a family tradition.

Timmy Sutherland

No wait

Audrea Huyler

Price for adult entry

Esmeralda Colon

Weekday

Sue E

social distancing for inside exhibits and timed tickets was good for covid. really nice playgrounds/areas for children. we wished more of the animals were out. my child personally loved the otters, sea lions, and tiger. the bathrooms were filthy. the animals looked healthy and well taken care of with very nice habitats!

June Jones

Great family day

Jennifer Citak

We went here for our daughter's first birthday and I haven't been to this zoo in years. We we're thoroughly impressed with how clean it was and how much fun we had. There was parts that were under construction but it didn't take away from our experience. The staff was friendly and we just had an overall great experience. Thank you Seneca Park zoo!! We will be buying a membership next year!! Addition: We love all the new additions to the zoo! The natural playground was beautiful and our almost two years old loved it. It's nice to see the bigger animal exhibits. The giraffes were beautiful. I miss seeing all the monkeys though and hope they bring them back. The red pandas were my favorite! We can't wait to come back!

Kevin Schulz

It was an enjoyable afternoon, many exhibited we're up and running. There were a few that were under construction so we didn't see the entire zoo but all in all it's a fun place with an old school vibe. I would've liked to see some of the animals have a bit more running space, hopefully the renovations are giving them some more head to stretch out on.

Jessica vereecke

Small zoo. Very well maintained when it comes to the grounds and enclosures.

Wish You-Knew

Wait time

Stephanie Krygier

Wait time

Nv Dll

This was a small zoo but with cool animals like rhinos giraffes and elephants. I didn't see the polar bear but they had awesome exhibits for polar bear and sea lion. They also had a cool lion exhibit but I saw no lion. Was a fun walk through.

kris knapp

It was fun celebrating the giraffes and seeing the updated zoo!!

Kathleen Crosby

I was at this zoo yesterday and I was really impressed. They had a lot of animals for a small city zoo. The layout was really good and easy to navigate. We were able to talk to the zookeepers about some of the different animals and they were extremely friendly and knowledgeable. There is a really large play area for kids when you walk in and then a few other things for them to play on throughout. You get to actually get really close to all the animals which I’ve never experienced before. And they have a little building where you can order food and drinks I think it was called the Eagles Landing. It was great and I had an amazing time there! Will definitely be back.

Nicolette Mattice

No wait

Debra Griffith

So great getting to see so many of the animals out. Would like to see the new baby snow leopards! The fund raising event was wonderful

AMM

Went there with school as chapparone.It is my opinion that the zoo is lacking. Born and raised in Rochester and have been here many times. They use to be alright but have never been a great zoo. Our charge for group rate was $9 per child, $12 for adult. Food is pricey. I know it cost alot of money to maintain zoos, but something ain't right. It's alright not saying don't go, but don't expect to be wowed. Buffalo zoo seems to be a little better but not by much. You decide. Only being honest.

sara022508

Wow, this is a great leap from the zoo that I remember as a child. Zoo Brew was a great event. Well attended and well managed.

Samantha Bosnyak

Despite a drizzly day, most of the animals were visible -- we even saw the young snow leopard.

chris audioun

It was fun celebrating the giraffes and seeing the updated zoo!!

Maggie Woodbury

Have been coming here since I was a child and now I love to take my niece. They have been growing the exhibits to be humane for the animals as standards continue to evolve and staff are there to provide educational insights as well. The whole family just went to the zooboo which was so much fun! The only critique is they switched food providers this year and it is not worth the money.

EJ Vegdahl

We went on a cold winter day. Wasn't sure if we would get to see all the animals but we got lucky! Going during the cold months is great because the crowds are light. Also the kids enjoy the play park at the entrance, they slept well that night.

Diana Gould

No wait

Kevin McCarthy

Up to 10 min

Trey Taylor

Last minute visit from my grandkids and children for the youngest grandchild’s bday. So I left work early got ticketed online to get here for the 1 pm time frame. At check in the girl asked if I wanted to donate to rhinos I said yes $20 so she took my card and oooops charged it $83 for the donation and tickets again then told me it would be two - three days to credit back to my acccount?? Then was asked do I need tram passes? To give me one way ride across zoo. Well let me tell ya. We walked the entire thing both ways and barely saw any animals!! The ones we saw look so sad and it’s the 2-8 yr old children that made this clear to us. Stopped to get ice cream $36 dollars for 5 dipping dots and a slushi. $182 to take a stroll and this is it went they really wanted to just stay at my house and swim in our pool. Just so disappointed.

Caroline Lee

This was a very nicely laid out zoo. Kids really enjoyed it. Bought tickets and meal vouchers ahead of time-very helpful. Spent about 4 hours here

Sylvia Shoemaker

Was very disapointed. Only saw a few animals. Yes it was a hot day but most were put in and not noticable. Enclosures were small and animals seemed "sad" my vh grand daughter (who is 3) even mentioned that.

Lisa Clark

Visited on

Mike Beard

The zoo is a fantastic place. It's locate in a large park and the animals are well cared for. I recommend choosing a cool mild day to go in the winter as a lot of the animals live the colder weather. When it's hot out they are just like us in heat, sleepy and just want to rest.

Matthew

No wait

Rich Pinkerton

Nice place to take the kids. There are paved paths and shaded areas as you go. Some indoor buildings have AC and others do not. Bathrooms are scattered around, which are helpful if you have small kids.

Justina Nocerino

The zoo has grown so much since I was last here. The exhibits are great. I would recommend a visit with or without kids. Walk from entrance to zebras then take tram back to entrance. Allow a few hours to see it all.

Travis Schmieg

Price for adult entry

Maria D

Weekday

Danielle Torella

Reservation recommended

Matt Ferris

Weekday

Janice Redding

We had a very nice time here!

Jeannie Curtis

Reservation recommended

Chad Dorman

So much fun! So many activities! The lion feeding was sooo coool!!!

Chris Savery

Had a great tour of the zoo. The docent Jerry was very nice and extremely knowledgeable. We couldn't have had a better time.

Elizabeth Bovay

We just became members. Small zoo but cute, fun for kids, and open year round. Cheap family membership price too!

Dolores Kurtz

Visited on

Joseph Jurkowski

Really fun zoo even though it's pretty small. It's full of staff that are extremely friendly and have set up a lot of info posters etc. There's also a nice one way tram, but be sure to take it from the back when you're done instead of from the beginning so that you can walk downhill instead of up hill.

Steve S

The zoo was a great vacation from everyday life and it had a lot of fun attractions that grabbed my attention. It's very hard to get bored at the zoo.

Elizabeth Delude

Edit: They completed the new area and it really is amazing. The animals have so much more room. I know they are working on another part now but we are moving away. My kids have enjoyed their time at this zoo and we will miss it. This is a nice small zoo. They are currently updating their attractions and it looks like it will be wonderful when it is finished. That being said many of there animals are not present because of it.

Pamela Costello

Lively and beautiful. You will appreciate it once you will get here. I can tell you that it is not one of the zoos that are boring.

Ben LaSpagnoletta

I was surprised how nice the zoo was. The young kids working were all very nice and courteous. The lion exhibit is fantastic, can't wait to see when they are done with renovations.

Nathan Pickett

Some of the enclosures aren't currently open however they have a huge temporary playground area right when you walk in made from trees that had fallen down been damaged all from around motor county. Everyone was masked and we have an azong time !!

Susan Ross

Probably one of the worst zoo I’ve visited yet… The whole zoo feels wrong for both animals and visitors. For such a tiny zoo you sure spend a lot of time walking in very « urban » areas with a lot of non-animal related buildings with very little trees and effort to make the experience feels like you’re not in a zoo. the entire place feels unnatural compared to other zoo, and you can tell that it affects the overall visitor experience but also the animals. Animals are hiding most of the time, and when they are not hiding they look miserable. The arrangement of the animal living space is very unfriendly, and unlike a lot of other zoos, you cannot see « behind the scene ». So if animals are in the back, being fed or simply hiding, you’re out of luck. Makes you feel like they are hiding the way they treat/care for those animals too. Overall, very poorly designed zoo. Worst of all, the constant ongoing construction of new cafeteria, cafe or other non sense is a persistent reminder that you are there to spend money in a relatively unfriendly human-made park full of sad caged animals.

Kurtis Schenk

It's been many years since I visited the Rochester Zoo. The changes that have been made are overwhelming. It is truly worthwhile visiting if you haven't been in awhile. And more upgrades are continuing to be made.

Pedro Deleon

They are continuing to renovate this already great zoo. The new outdoor exhibits are the best. The otter exhibit is only a few feet from you in an exposed pen. The elephant, giraffe and red panda enclosures are all new and very impressive. Make this a top place to visit anytime of year.

Michael Albrecht

Great zoo!! The tickets were a fair price. The zoo has a good variety of animals to see from all over the world, and the facilities were all very nice. It was also very easy to get to. Great way to spend an afternoon outdoors!!

Christine Vacinek

Extraordinary. Well mantaimed and always something new being implemented.

janet Ennis

Enjoyed visiting the park! Lots of great exhibits and all of the animals were outside. Definitely recommend the membership pass to get in 30 minutes early and avoid the crowds and buses of school kids.

Tom

We took our 2 year old son to the zoo for the first time and I'm not sure who loved it more! We had the best time ever looking at all the different animals in their habits. I remember one was even doing something inappropriate, those darn orangutans. I can't wait until we go back.

Jessica Rafanowicz

LOVE THIS ZOO! Well, we love all the Zoos around. But they each bring something beautiful and unique to their own Zoo. Gift shops are all different and so are the Animals. Fun for the whole family!! Lots of walking for those who need wheelchairs. Everything is wheelchair ready for all to enjoy the exhibits! My family always has a BLAST at this Gorgeous Zoo!!! CAN'T WAIT to return when the weather is more predictable :)

Lance Anderson

This is a nice sized zoo, easy to do in a day but still has quite a diversified number of animals. I was surprised how close I could get to the elephants and the lions have a “tour” bus as part of the exhibit and one of the lioness likes to sleep on the hood it was fun being that close to her. We also got to see a penguin paint which my two grandchildren loved.

Jason Xu

Loved it ! Lots of animals easy to walk the zoo. Plenty of restrooms , hand sanitizing pumps and concessions . Priced affordable.

racheal price

Great zoo. Animals well cared for and plenty of running room for small kids.

Omar Pachas

Lots of animals, and activities.

Yagna Theja Daggupati

This is a beautiful place, and perfect place to have peaceful stroll. I randomly went to this location, and it’s worth it. It’s a quite good place to spend time with kids. As all zoos they gave the popular wild animals like wolf, snow leapord, tiger, polar bear, lion and red panda. The other animals they have are elephant, rhino, giraffe, zebra, sea lion, penguins, owl, and few reptiles. Besides animals, it’s a beautiful park with trails to walk around. It is a quite area and seems peaceful. The entry is $10 and not crowded. I expected to be someone there to guide and give much more details about animals.

Isabella Bleau

To observe earth day, my daughter suggested Seneca Park Zoo. We always have fun here, great for family day out! Fun, educational, and informative.

Anne Lewis

Been coming here since I was a child. Changed a bit but, I still go there to walk my dog. People there mind their own business. A walk around the pond is nice. Feeding the geese and ducks are cool. Very nice park. The zoo is another story, but very nice all around. I recommend it.

Anne Lewis

The people should've been the ones behind the cages, because it was ridiculous how loud and wild most folks were. Maybe it was just the day I went, but it was rather difficult to immerse yourself in the awe of the wildlife here with so many people being ignorant. With THAT said, great little zoo. Saw almost all animals close up and most exhibits to be engaging.

Thomas Bergman

Weekday

Kevin Phillips

The zoo was great first time there and I want to come back

Sean Hanley

Weekend

Melody Johnson

It's a much smaller zoo than what I was expecting. The zoo opens at 10am but the parking lot was practically full when we arrived at 10:15. You can't beat the price though and because we're members of a other zoo, our admission was half price :) There are not a lot of animals here and they all seemed well-acted for. There is a large playground located near the zoo's entrance that seemed to be the most popular area for the kids!

chris squires

This was an amazing experience. They did great for social distancing. They remodeled, which is wonderfully done!! I have gone to this zoo my whole life. But today it was a brand new zoo!! Well done! It's a must see in Rochester!!

Danielle Bealer

I was excited to see the zoo for the first time, and after reading on the website that it had 90 different species and 300 animals I was surprised to see there really weren't very many at all. I understand you are planning to add more animals but it really was disappointing. When my husband was younger he really loved it and he was also very let down today.

Lyrek McConnell

The zoo was a decent size, and had some great attractions to look at. I wish that there was more involvement from the zookeepers, whether it be interacting with the animals, or giving information. Other than that though, it was a fun 2-3 hour afternoon weekend activity.

Cassandra Baldwin

I have loved this zoo since I was a kid, they are always expanding and doing new and great things for their animals. Great place for families

Laurie Patterson Wallace

Good small zoo but morning times are better to visit so that you can see most of the animals out from their habitat. The temporary obstacles play area for kids is great entertainment for the little energetic ones. I would advise to take the tram ride while coming back to the parking lot if you do not want to walk all the way again!

Bonny Tymkin

The people should've been the ones behind the cages, because it was ridiculous how loud and wild most folks were. Maybe it was just the day I went, but it was rather difficult to immerse yourself in the awe of the wildlife here with so many people being ignorant. With THAT said, great little zoo. Saw almost all animals close up and most exhibits to be engaging.

Tracy Wheaton

Love this small local zoo. As a kid I remember enjoying my time here and for the area it is great to bring the kids. The staff is all friendly and very knowledgeable on the animals. My daughter loved seeing the new exhibits on their "African Safari" section which was just recently made. If you are going I recommend to bring some food as it is quite expensive there. Parking is difficult in the afternoon but we arrived right when they opened for the non-members around 10:30am which was easy to find a close spot and get right in line to get a ticket with less than 10min wait. If you go later than that you risk lines and hard to find or distant parking.

shweta wahane

No

Mike B

I was expecting more from a zoo. I don't know if it's just because of COVID but zoo seemed sad.

Mindy Miller

Weekend

jackie gavitt

We visited for the first time in about 10 years and were disappointed. Back then, we enjoyed our trips with the kids so much that we became members to save money on the admission. The zoo had a vibrancy then and it had lots of open exhibits with a decent variety of animals. Today, we walked for a few minutes without seeing anything but the taped-off entrance to the building that used to have the bird exhibit, panther, orangutans, lemurs, giant tortoise etc. We thought we would see them further on. We didn't. The population of animals has been drastically cut. There are large empty ehibit spaces. The zoo has lost vibrancy and energy. The red pandas are beautiful but the Cold Asia exhibit was underwhelming. We consider the $12 per adult a donation. I can honestly say that if we had today's experience back when we had little kids we would not go back.

Maryann White

The whole experience was wonderful and easy. The ticket booth went fast, reminded people regarding masks for those unvaccinated (adults and kids over 2), and were all around friendly. Had no issues with navigating the zoo either! Plus plenty of seating to be found if you get too tired/warm.

Carla Grubbs

Reservation recommended

Candi Gordon

Reservation recommended

Sue Miller

We went in winters and still it is an amazing place to visit. For few sections they have heaters. The animals are healthy and well maintained. It also has domestic in addition to the wild animals.

Dave Dawson

Exciting, educational, interactive! Lots of things to do and see. Informational workshops. Being upgraded constantly!

maria morales

Up to 10 min

Christopher Hale

Love the zoo! We went for a private event so not all that f the animals were still out. But we had a good time and the food was good. Lots of construction going on. It looks like there doing a lot of expansion.

Kristin Machucki

Price for adult entry

Robert Latragna

We loved the animals and all the experiences you’ll get to have. I have been a fan of giraffes for a very long time and it’s a joy to see them in the park. I definitely look forward to all the other updates to come to our local zoo. I can’t wait to enjoy the zoo with my children in the future.

chuck snell

No

Reba Robinson

Our first time here, clean, followed arrows around, lots of animals!!

Arlene Krebs

No

Cindy Cunningham

$11–15

A HJ

Not bad! Expected more, but I had a good time

Mary Frost

Weekday

Lisa Sutherland

Weekday

aldrian rostron

It was a fun day at the zoo. The Covid pandemic has helped the Seneca Park Zoo manage it's crowds. That has enhanced the zoo visitors' experience. I would revisit the zoo!

Jennifer Averill

Price for adult entry

Ty

$6–10

Bob Forties

I took one of my grandkids and had a fantastic time! We were able to see all the animals in their habitats!

Cortenay Lazz

$6–10

Randal Christenson

Nice and clean. We ate at the far end. Food was very good and less expensive than I thought it would be. Huge staff very friendly.

Laura

$6–10

John & Terri Dell'Anno

Cool place mostly friendly staff other than the mask police at one exhibit even though I'm vaccinated

Marian Gardner

This zoo gets better and better as time goes on. More humane conditions for the animals and keeping the public within safe distances.

Judy Sadwick

Kinda small but fun for the kids

Annie Giullari

Seneca Park Zoo Lions were Fantastic! Although it was a heavy overcast day with little to no sunshine.

Mike L

Yes

Bonnie Morales

Online tickets were a mess. Couldn't just use them from the phone, had to wait 30 min so they could print the tickets, to scan them, to let us in the gate. The people that just showed up had no issues. Park was great, once they let us in.

Chester Roth

We love the zoo! Luckily we are zoo members (sign up!! It's so worth it!) And we are able to start our visits at 9:30 am before it fills up with day camps and school trips and the heat of the day sets in. Sometimes it's hit or miss when the animals will be out, but our kids love it every time.

Gina Barber

Kinda small but fun for the kids

Patrick Bellave

So much fun! So many activities! The lion feeding was sooo coool!!!

Marco Abuaitah

They've done a lot to improve the zoo and make the enclosures more habitable. Still needs more work. Little kids will love playing in the fake stream.

tara spirawk

For Seneca Zoo Tobe in the middle of downtown Rochester it was pretty awesome. Tickets were easily ordered online 1 minute before we walked to the booth. Surprisingly spacious and didn't feel claustrophobic with the amount of people that were there, not to mention it was Easter Sunday. Only downside were the little eatery stands that had astronomical prices for minimal amounts of food.

Alicia Burgos

My family and I visited the Seneca Park Zoo while visiting Rochester. The weather was chilly and we weren't really sure what to expect. This zoo is in the middle of the city, the staff were friendly. A route was planned out to allow social distancing. All of the animals were active, unlike most zoo's where they just sit there. My children particularly loved witnessing the Lions mating call. ???? If you're in the area this is a must see!

Nathaniel Wallace

The nicest days in the winter months are always my favorite time to visit the zoo. This February was no exception. I saw the otter out playing in the snow, the lions were bathing in the late afternoon sun, and the snow leopard took a nice relaxing nap outdoors. It is definitely worth the trip in the winter months. Have kids? Just bundle them up in snow suits and boots because it can get a little wet and muddy.

Johnny Bravo

Solid small town zoo. Does a great job of using the zoo to care for animals who need it, and releasing them when they're ready. Very kid friendly and one of my 2 year olds favorite places to go

Leasa Robinson

It's a bit small, but they're doing a lot to renovate and keep the place interesting. There's a ton of things going on the staff is very friendly. We will visit again next year

Manhal Alaskar

Weekday

Mike Griffin

Nice zoo, great size for small kids. Bring a stroller, and be prepared for an uphill walk out of the park.

Curly Gifford

Always a good time.

Linda McQueen

We went in the winter because there are typically less people because it's cold. Most of the animals were out and active. I had a really good time. The staff in the gariffe building were so kind and answered all my questions.

Terry Butcher

Fun place to take an afternoon stroll with the family!

Cody Johnson

Weekday

Jenny Cooper

A good zoo with lots to see here. We went with our daughter's young family to see some of the worlds best animals on display. We liked the lion, girraf and elephant enclosures. We also enjoyed the ride back to the parking lot.

Jenna Monserrat

$6–10

Roberto Hernandez

No

Leonard Bayer

The tram ride gave us plenty if time to enjoy the play area

Elaine Kloss

Visited on

Michael Parthum

Nice, clean and informative. We enjoyed our time there

amber dodson

Decent zoo. They are still expanding and adding new exhibits. Great place for a family outing.

Tanisha Brooks

Pretty good minus the Rochester people attitude, finding a parking spot and not all the animals are exhibited. BUFFALO ZOO was better

Fletcher Burdett

It's a very small zoo, but it's got all kinds of interesting animals and there's plenty to see! The enclosures are spacious and easy to see into, while still giving the animals their privacy. The polar bear and tiger seemed a little antsy, but all of the other animals looked content. The sea lions in particular were really fun to play with. The staff was also very friendly, the keepers told us about the animals and I think it was clear that the animals liked them too. We were there on Thursday, so the traffic was really low, but the covid measures seemed appropriate and well maintained. Overall a fun trip and a great way to spend the afternoon!

Shelagh Launt

Wait time