Hours of operation:

Gates
July 1 - August 31 10:00am - 5:00pm
September 1 - June 30 10:00am - 4:00pm
*grounds remain open 1 hour after gates close.

Please understand that special circumstances including construction, births and veterinary procedures may require that specific animals be removed from public viewing to ensure the best possible care. Sorry, there are no refunds due to animal unavailability or weather.

Early Closing Days
Please note that the Buffalo Zoo will be closing early on the following dates:

June 4 for the Corporate Challenge
June 12 for Catillion, the Zoo’s annual creative black tie gala
July 29 for Wines in the Wild, the Zoo’s popular summertime gala
The Zoo’s gates will close at 2 p.m. and the grounds will close at 3 p.m.
Please accept our apologies for any Inconvenience.

Holiday Hours
Thanksgiving - Closed

Christmas Eve
- Gates 10:000 am - 1:30 pm
- Concessions Closed
- Gift Shop 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Switchboard 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Other Departments 8:00 am - 1:00 pm

Christmas - Closed

New Years Eve
- Gates 10:00am -2:30pm
- Concessions 10:ooam -3:00pm
- Switchboard 9:00am – 3:00pm
- Zootique Closed

New Years Day - Open