Rise & Shine at Seneca Park Zoo — Early Morning Cart Tours Before the Crowds Arrive

Before the morning crowds arrive and the summer heat settles in, Seneca Park Zoo opens its gates to a quieter kind of visit. The Rise & Shine Tour is a 90-minute guided cart experience through the zoo grounds starting at 8 AM — when the animals are at their most active and the paths are yours to wander without the bustle of a full day. It's the kind of summer morning that sticks with you.

Date: August 1, 9, 16, and 22, 2026 (multiple dates available) Time: 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM Location: Seneca Park Zoo, 2222 St. Paul St., Rochester, NY Cost: $30 per person

Book your spot in advance at senecaparkzoo.org — these early morning tours are available on select days throughout August and tend to fill quickly.