The third oldest zoo in the country, the Buffalo Zoo traces its
roots all the way back to 1875. What started as a gift of two
deer to the city of Buffalo led to Frederick Law Olmsted being
asked to alter his design of Delaware Park to accommodate a zoo.
The rest, as they say, is history. Today, the Buffalo Zoo is
home to nearly 150 species of animals and more than 350 species
of plants. Approximately 400,000 visitors stroll through
annually. Students, families and people of all ages enjoy the
sights, sounds and hands-on thrills of this one-of-a-kind
Western New York treasure. The Buffalo Zoo has a special place
in M&T’s heart, so we’re especially proud that M&T Bank
Rainforest Falls – a replication of Canaima National Park in
Venezuela – bears our name.