David is a true environmental leader having spent over 35 years devoted to restoring the lands and waters of our region, from the east coast to the shores of Lake Ontario. David has provided support in the rehabilitation of coastlines, nurturing of species who thrive along the shorelines and native fisheries, all while helping The Nature Conservancy pursue a sustainable water management plan that offers a chance to restore an entire Great Lake.

Blocks in Bloom is a Rochester inner-city community beautification initiative that teaches residents in low-income neighborhoods how to grow and maintain front yard flower gardens. Blocks in Bloom is led by Kathy Lewis, a master gardener volunteer with Cornell Cooperative Extension of Monroe County. Over the last decade, over 100 blocks have participated in the initiative.

It's National Zoo Keeper Week! Meet Mary Ellen, one of the zoologists here at Seneca Park Zoo. You've likely seen Mary Ellen in the Rocky Coasts area, working with Lou the spotted hyena or taking care of the California sea lions. Spend a day at the Zoo this week to learn more about our knowledgeable and dedicated animal care staff.

Celebrate penguins with us at the Zoo this Saturday, April 27! Learn all about penguins through keeper chats, feeding demonstrations, up-close encounters with members of the Zoo’s African penguin colony, and more. Details: senecaparkzoo.org/event/penguin-day-2019/

Polar Bear Awareness Weekend returns this Saturday and Sunday. Keeper chats, enrichment demos with Anoki, drawings, crafts, tours of the diet kitchen, and so much more. It's an event you won't want to miss, and it's free with Zoo admission! senecaparkzoo.org/event/polar-bear-awareness-weekend-2019/

Denda, Kumang, and Bella are special members of the Seneca Park Zoo family. In this video, we celebrate their life here at the Zoo, and look forward to the exciting things to come!

Have you ever wondered what it's like to be a ZooTeen? Check out this video to learn more! If you know someone who would make a great addition to the ZooTeen program, encourage them to apply! Visit senecaparkzoo.org/zoo-teens for more information.

Seneca Park Zoo’s new Cold Asia habitats are now open! The area features a habitat for the red pandas - Blaze and Starlight - a species new to the Zoo, as well as a brand new home for our existing snow leopards, Kaba and Timila.

In case you haven't heard, Animal Enrichment Weekend kicks off this Saturday at the Zoo! Watch our latest video to find out what animal enrichment is all about, and then visit us this weekend to learn even more and enjoy unique animal experiences! Bring an enrichment item from our wishlist and get $2 OFF admission for each person in your group. More information at senecaparkzoo.org/enrich