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

Education

Parks

The Buffalo Zoo

Lisa Smith

Tamara Bdour

Tiffany Vanderwerf

Lori O'Day

Denise Schaefer

Mary Pokorski

Carol Yetto

The Leadership Team at the Buffalo Zoo is responsible for guiding the overall vision and strategic direction of the organization. This team collaborates to ensure financial sustainability, enhance conservation efforts, and promote educational initiatives, all while fostering a vibrant and engaging experience for visitors. By leveraging their expertise, they aim to protect wildlife, support biodiversity, and inspire the community through impactful programs and partnerships.

Leadership Team

Animal Care and Management

Leadership Team

About

Team members

Other teams at The Buffalo Zoo

Animal Care and Management