Buffalo Zoo

Third-Oldest Zoo in the U.S.

The Buffalo Zoo opened in 1875 in Delaware Park and houses 1,000+ animals across rainforest, savanna, and Arctic-edge habitats. Its compact 24-acre urban footprint makes it walkable for young kids.

Camps and Naturalist Programs

Programs include:
- Summer Zoo Camp (day camp)
- School Break Camps
- Little Explorers preschool program
- Teen Naturalists summer program
- Homeschool classes

What's Included

• Camp day at the zoo with animal encounters
• Age-grouped cohorts with education staff
• Career workshop modules for older kids
• Teacher resources for school visits

Experience

Outdoor urban-zoo setting. Suits kids fascinated by animals, with structured cohort-based programming across multiple age tiers.