Buffalo Zoological Gardens   

300 Parkside Ave
Buffalo, NY 14214
716-837-3900
www.buffalozoo.org

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The third oldest zoo in the nation brings a little bit of wild to domestic Delaware Park. Working with zoos around the world to conserve endangered animals, the 23-plus acre Buffalo Zoo is home to hundreds of species you've probably never seen or heard of, such as Siberian tigers and giant Brazilian cockroaches. As part of its educational outreach program, the zoo also comes in a traveling format, bringing animals on tour to schools throughout WNY. Looking ahead, the first decade of the 21st century will introduce a whole new modern zoo, equipped with better features and accomodations for the animals. An entry plaza will show off high-pressure water jets to illustrate the story of Buffalo's connection to the Great Lakes. Other plans include a sea lion and river otter exhibit, Asian river and highlands zone, African watering hole, fully-enclosed South American rainforest building, Arctic edge, wonders of the water zone and a new and improved courtyard. These changes, when complete, will transform the Buffalo Zoo into a strong competitor with Toronto's menagerie just north of the border. -- Sean P. O'Neil