Show your appreciation for the place we call home with Party for the Planet at the Buffalo Zoo! Join us and area environmental groups on April 26th from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm as we explore what we can all do to become more earth-friendly and how to protect our planet.
This annual celebration features keeper talks, animal ambassador meet and greets, and educational opportunities throughout the day. Many conservation organizations local to our Western New York Community will be in attendance to discuss how we can protect our beautiful planet and all who live on it. This is a value-added event; all activities are included with admission to the Buffalo Zoo.
Saturday, April 26, 2025: Welcome to the extraordinary! Imagine RIT: Creativity and Innovation Festival is a FREE signature event that showcases the imaginative and inventive spirit of RIT students. Visitors of all ages experience the breadth and depth of RIT through interactive presentations, hands-on demonstrations, exhibitions, performing arts, and research projects set up throughout campus. 350+ Student Exhibits, 2200+ Exhibitors, 300+ Volunteers.
Welcome to the extraordinary! Imagine RIT: Creativity and Innovation Festival is a FREE signature event that showcases the imaginative and inventive spirit of RIT students. The 2025 festival will be on Saturday, April 26. Visitors of all ages experience the breadth and depth of RIT through interactive presentations, hands-on demonstrations, exhibitions, performing arts, and research projects set up throughout campus. 350+ Student Exhibits, 2200+ Exhibitors, 300+ Volunteers.
Join us for sensory playtime! Each playtime we will have a variety of stations set up for children to explore using their senses. Sensory playtime is geared towards children ages 3 to 12 along with their caregiver. No registration is required to enjoy this free activity!
We’re thrilled to announce the renovation of Greenhouse 12 and The Tropical Orchard! the Tropical Orchard will take you on brand new winding paths to discover exciting fruits and spices from all over the world. From pineapples and bananas to starfruit and Australian Finger Limes, there is so much to learn and discover about some of your favorite juicy snacks and the important role that edible plants play in our lives. Come check it out!
Sessions meet for one hour on every-other Saturday. Specific dates are subject to the official schedule, published twice annually. Specific session time is determined by the participant's age group.