What a cute little zoo! Was perfect for a nice stroll on a Saturday afternoon. Spent about 90 minutes there. Well worth the $12 admission fee. I've never been so close to lions before! The elephants, Rhino, Otter, and monkeys were the other highlights. Grounds were spotless and pens were in good condition for the animals.

Yeah, there are more than just cats but they were the coolest encounters at this little zoo for me. Seneca Park Zoo is a nice, little zoo. This was the second stop in an upstate zoo tour. It is not a 'destination' zoo for a trip for most people as you can pretty well cover it satisfactorily in less than an hour (though I spent the day) but it's a great experience for a morning or afternoon excursion. It has a very unusual, looong east-west layout and there is one path to the back and that's your path out. No 'regions' or 'ecosystems' so to speak and the trail runs, generally, along the north side of all the habitats making photography, especially late in the year, very challenging if the sun's out. Fairly well done habitats for the limited space. The lion habitat offers some opportunities to get 'up close and personal' though the shot I got eye to eye with the one lioness had too much glare/reflection to be that 'special' shot. The baboons are very active and, again, the habitat allows for some close up encounters. Seeing the lynx feeding and getting their story from the keeper was a bonus. Nice sea lion habitat. Elephants, rhino and seeing giraffe 'training' rounded out a beautiful day. Oddly, the river otters, who normally are a highlight of any zoo visit, were rolled up in a ball, sleeping all day. Staff here is very engaging and professional. This zoo also has ASL signage at all habitats. Something I've never encountered at any other zoo, which was very interesting. Some are actually 'motion' in that, as you pass, the person actually goes through the signing. Very affordable and free parking.

You can really get up close (safely!) to many of the animals. The sea lions were so fun to watch, diving around in their pool. Lions, red pandas, elephants & giraffes were all out and about the day we went. Tip - ABSOLUTELY pay the extra few dollars when you get to the zoo 'train' at the end of the zoo, as it will take you right back to the entrance/exit area.

I want to love this zoo, but over the last 5 years the price of a hot dog has gone up about $7. They’ve invested so much in the air conditioned restaurant, but I feel like every year my kids ask when the gorillas are coming. My oldest is starting to notice that they never come. There were a lot of animals out today and the penguin presentation was wonderful. However it kind of blows my mind how they push the plastic straw bottles that you can bring back and refill. The presenter at the penguins actually mentioned not using plastics. If they want to offer cheaper refills, why don’t they have you bring a stainless steel bottle? I already had the plastic straw bottle for soda and if we wanted a slushee the only option is to purchase another plastic bottle that is going to end up in a landfill. It’s kind of crazy. Maybe practice what you preach? I miss when the zoo offered affordable kids meals. It’s not a tourist destination and the food prices are not in line with other places. The cookie was $8 and hard. You can get great food at Sea Breeze for cheaper.

This is a nicely laid out smaller zoo, which i think would be perfect for younger kids. Nice, modern habitats for the animals. Loved the seal display. You can watch them play ball underwater. So fun to watch!