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Thu, Dec 31 · 11 am–12:30 pm

Noon Year's Eve at Seneca Park Zoo

Little ones ring in the new year at a kid-friendly hour with a noon countdown and ball drop at two spots around the zoo.

When
Thu, Dec 31
Times
11 am–12:30 pm
Ages
Toddlers, Kids, Tweens
Price
Zoo admission
Setting
Outdoor
Where
Seneca Park Zoo, 2222 St. Paul St, Rochester, NY 14621

More about the venue: Seneca Park Zoo

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Dates confirmed October 27, 2026 from the organizer (source). Plans change, so check before you go.

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