The Buffalo Zoo
Linsey Orlovsky is an experienced animal care professional with a diverse background in various animal care roles. Currently serving as an Ambassador Animal Care Specialist at The Buffalo Zoo since July 2023, Linsey has previously worked as a Dog Bather at Larry’s Laundromutt, where over 150 dogs and 12 cats were bathed, and excellent customer service was provided to more than 200 clients. Earlier experience includes internships at Ohio Bird Sanctuary and Ohio Wildlife Center, focusing on avian care and conservation education, as well as a stablehand position at Blackburn Farms, caring for horses. Linsey's internships at Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium and Otterbein University further enhanced skills in animal husbandry, training, and research. Linsey holds dual Bachelor's degrees in Zoo and Conservation Science and Biology from Otterbein University.
The Buffalo Zoo
Buffalo Zoo Facts Founded in 1875, the Buffalo Zoo is the third oldest zoo in the United States. Each year, the Zoo welcomes approximately 400,000 visitors and is the second largest tourist attraction in Western New York, second only to Niagara Falls. Located on 23.5 acres of Buffalo’s beautiful Delaware Park, the Zoo exhibits a diverse collection of wild and exotic animals and more than 320 different species of plants. Open year-round, the Zoo is a constant source of conservation, education and recreation for Western New York. Indoor Attractions: EcoStation (sponsored by Tops Markets) Gorilla House (sponsored by Univera) Reptile House (sponsored by Goya Foods) The Living Tree House Giraffe House Outdoor Attractions: Sea Lion Cove (sponsored by NOCO Energy Corp.) – observe sea lions through underwater viewing or from our amphitheater Otter Creek (sponsored by Buffalo exterminating) – realistic, park-like exhibit, complete with stream & waterfall Vanishing Animals – learn more about threatened and endangered animals African Predator Habitat – view hyenas in a naturalistic African plains setting Bear Pits – exhibits polar bears, spectacled bears, grizzly and Kodiak bears Children’s Zoo – The Delta Sonic Heritage farm. interactive, educational and fun for kids! Habicat – houses African lions and Amur (Siberian) tigers Rhinoceros Exhibit – (sponsored by 2Find Your Home) Elephant Yard – (sponsored by Wegmans Markets) features our two female Asian elephants, Jothi and Surapa