The Genesee Chapter of the Society for the Preservation and Appreciation of Antique Motorized Fire Apparatus in America (SPAAMFAA) will have their restored firefighting equipment on display for visitors to enjoy. Resplendent in bright red paint and polished metal work, these vintage vehicles will delight visitors and bring back memories of times past. Discover the difference between a “fire truck” and a “fire engine,” and find out why firemen wear red suspenders!

Flutter down to the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens and immerse yourself in the winged world of butterflies right here in Buffalo! Step into our brand-new Tropical Orchard, which will be home to hundreds of live butterflies from June 7 to August 3.

Get up close and personal with our family of koi fish with this unique Gardens Exclusive! Enjoy early access to the Botanical Gardens before we open to the public with a special learning experience that’s fun for all ages. Each participant receives a cup of koi fish food and time to help feed our fishy friends!

Create your own miniature magical world in this fun workshop for kids! This workshop includes all materials needed to build a tropical terrarium complete with mythical dragons and unicorns.

We’re turning our annual free community celebration, Party on the Plaza, into a birthday bash for our 60th anniversary! Celebrate with us on Wednesday, July 30th from 5:30-7:30pm and enjoy family-friendly activities, snacks and refreshments, live entertainment, partner tables, and more!

The rainforest is home to the most biodiversity found on the planet. Explore the plant kingdom of the rainforest and create your own tropical planter to take home!

Escape to the wild for an adventure you won't soon forget. Take an open-air safari bus tour or self-drive through our 63 acre park for an up close and personal experience to view and feed exotic animals such as camels, zebra, llama, emu, bison, and many more. Leave time to walk among, pet, and feed smaller, friendly animals in our Small Animal Adventure. Order tickets online. Purchase a COMBO (park tour with SAA) for best value. Be sure to visit our gift store, grill, and Bessie's Creamery, too!