Seneca Park Zoo
Seneca Park Zoo is a 20-acre (6.3 ha) zoo located in the city of Rochester, New York, US. The site is in the hands of Monroe County Department of Parks. Close by, George Eastman Museum is 4.3 mi away.
A zoo & aquarium inside Rochester
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 18°, with about 102" of snow a year. When to go ↓
You can stay in Rochester
Seneca Park Zoo is inside Rochester, which has 27 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Established in 1894
Seneca Park Zoo dates from 1894 and is run by Monroe County Department of Parks. About ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
May, June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 67–81°. When to go ↓
An airport 7 miles away
Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester (ROC) has airline service, about 7 miles from Seneca Park Zoo.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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This is the year’s weather near Seneca Park Zoo.
Seneca Park Zoo
Seneca Park Zoo is a 20-acre (6.3 ha) zoo located in the city of Rochester, New York, US. The zoo is home to over 90 species including mammals, reptiles, birds, amphibians, fish, and arachnids. It is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). The zoo is operated by Monroe County, with support from the Seneca Park Zoo Society. The zoo opened in 1894 in Seneca Park.
- Type
- Zoo & aquarium
- Area
- 20 acres
- Established
- 1894
- Run by
- Monroe County Department of Parks
- Wikipedia readers
- 3.3K a year
A base for Seneca Park Zoo
For a bed close by, look to Rochester (27) and Henrietta (27).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Seneca Park Zoo | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester | in town | — | 27 14 hotels · 1 motel · 5 inns & B&Bs · 4 lodges & cabins · 3 campgrounds | 206,108 | $140K | D |
| Henrietta | 11 mi south | 15 min | 27 24 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins | 48,832 | $224K | — |
| Greece | 5 mi northwest | 5 min | 13 12 hotels · 1 campground | 94,484 | $190K | C+ |
| Gates | 6 mi southwest | 10 min | 10 9 hotels · 1 motel | 28,988 | $171K | C− |
| Brighton | 7 mi south | 10 min | 8 8 hotels | 36,695 | $282K | C+ |
| Webster | 9 mi east | 15 min | 10 5 hotels · 3 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds | 45,309 | $269K | B+ |
| Perinton | 13 mi southeast | 20 min | 11 6 hotels · 1 motel · 3 inns & B&Bs · 1 campground | 46,823 | $310K | — |
| Penfield | 10 mi southeast | 15 min | 7 4 hotels · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 39,139 | $292K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Make a day of it near Seneca Park Zoo
Pair a visit with these, within 67 miles.
Big draw43 mi LakeLake Ontario
Big draw66 mi Stadium & arenaHighmark Stadium
Big draw66 mi Stadium & arenaRalph Wilson Stadium
14 mi MuseumGeorge Eastman Museum
24 mi Stadium & arenaBlue Cross Arena
34 mi MuseumThe National Museum of Play
53 mi LakeSeneca Lake43 mi Theme parkSix Flags Darien Lake1.5M visitors a yearPhoto credits
Lake Ontario: NASA, Public domain · Highmark Stadium: James161723, CC0 · Ralph Wilson Stadium: User Evilarry on en.wikipedia, Public domain · George Eastman Museum: Dmadeo, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Blue Cross Arena: Matthew D. Wilson (LtPowers), CC BY-SA 3.0 · The National Museum of Play: Misc, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Seneca Lake: RochesterNY, Public domain
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A visit to Seneca Park Zoo: questions
Is Seneca Park Zoo in Rochester?
Yes. It’s inside Rochester, NY.
When is the best time to visit Seneca Park Zoo?
May, June, July, August and September, with highs of 67–81°.
What is the closest airport to Seneca Park Zoo?
Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester (ROC), about 7 miles away.
Where should I stay near Seneca Park Zoo?
Rochester (in town, 27 places to stay), Henrietta (11 mi, 27 places to stay) and Greece (5 mi, 13 places to stay).
Locals’ advice in Rochester
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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.