Fall leaves = fall naps 😌🦬

Happy International Snow Leopard Day from Milja, Altai and Sabrina! 🩶

Don't miss the chance to trick-or-treat at the Buffalo Zoo! 🍬🎃 Our final two Boo at the Zoo dates are Friday, Oct. 23 and Saturday, Oct. 24! Children ages 2-12 can enjoy our trick-or-treat trail around the Zoo and so much more. 🎟️ Get your tickets: bit.ly/3V3Itci

Celebrating #NationalVetTechWeek by spotlighting the Buffalo Zoo's incredibly hard-working team of Janna and Jen! 🩺 From performing x-rays, drawing blood, cleaning teeth and everything in between, we are endlessly grateful for all they do here at the Zoo 🐾

From garden to capybara 🌱 Our capybara Mozzarella has added fresh natural grasses to his everyday diet thanks to a collaboration between our horticulture and animal care teams! ➡️ Read more: buffalozoo.org/grasses-grown…

Maverick wishes you a Happy International Sloth Day! 🦥

Wishing a very happy belated birthday to Komodo dragon Khali, who turned 9 years old this past Friday! 🥳 Did you know Komodo dragons are the largest living lizard species on Earth? Adult males like Khali can grow as long as 10 feet and weigh well over 250 pounds.

Brew at the Zoo: Country Night presented by Rusty Nickel Brewing Co. is TOMORROW! 🤠 Don't miss out on this night of 21+ fall fun at the Buffalo Zoo, featuring free alcohol samplings from local breweries, live music and so much more! 🎟️ Get tickets: bit.ly/3Vpmr3H

🚨 Heads up! The Buffalo Zoo will close early, gates at 2:30 p.m. and grounds at 3 p.m., on Oct. 17, 23 and 24 to allow for setup of our Boo at the Zoo trick-or-treating events on those dates.

Boo at the Zoo is nearly here with three dates on Oct. 17, 23 and 24, and we're looking for volunteers to help put on our fan-favorite Halloween event! 🎃 ➡️ Volunteer sign up: bit.ly/4dFfIfM 🎟️ Boo at the Zoo tickets: bit.ly/3V3Itci

Can’t get enough of these two 🥹 Our two female red panda cubs began exploring their outdoor habitat this week, meaning they are officially visible to the public! 🔗 Learn more about the cubs and when you could see them: bit.ly/4ehOI64

Want to learn more about our gorillas? Attend our next Conservation Conversation on Nov. 4! This special lecture will feature Canisius University's Dr. Susan Margulis, who will go into detail on the two decades of research she's conducted at the Zoo. 🎟️: bit.ly/4dXWLow

It's red panda-monium at the Buffalo Zoo! 🥹 The Buffalo Zoo’s two red panda cubs are now visible to visitors, as they have begun sharing their outdoor habitat with their mom, Himalaya! 😁 Read more on the cubs and when you can see them: bit.ly/4ehOI64

Saddle up for Brew at the Zoo: Country Night presented by @RustyNickelBrew on Oct. 16! 🤠 With free drink samples from nearly a dozen local breweries, live music and so much more, you won't want to miss this 21+ night of country-themed fun! 🍻 🎟️: bit.ly/3Vpmr3H

“I am speed” -Caroline, Susan and Dolores, probably 🦬 Even with their notable size, American bison like our three girls are capable of running at speeds of up to 40 mph over short distances, and can leap as high as 5 to 6 feet! 🎥: Jen M.

Start your October off right with a visit to the Enchanted Pumpkin Trail! 🎃 This family-friendly, after-hours display takes place select Thursday through Sunday evenings until Nov. 1, and lets visitors see the Zoo in a new, radiant way! ✨ 🎟️: visit.buffalozoo.org/#/Speci…

Throwback to when @Sabretooth_NHL and Sungari became instant besties 😌🐯 Wishing our friends (and reigning Atlantic Division champions 😉) @BuffaloSabres good luck this season!!! 💛💙 #LetsGoBuffalo

We are thrilled to share that your Buffalo Zoo has been voted Best Outdoor Attraction in @TheBuffaloNews' 2026 Best of 716! 🏆 Thank you to our Western New York community for your votes and incredible support, we can't wait for what's to come in 2026 and beyond 💙💚