Seneca Park Zoo to host first Military Appreciation Day with veteran services

Seneca Park Zoo to host first Military Appreciation Day with veteran services Evan Bourtis and Hunter Wright News10NBC Seneca Park Zoo (WHEC file photo) ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The Seneca Park Zoo will host more than 20 veteran-serving agencies on Sunday for its first-ever Military Appreciation Day. It’s in partnership with the Veterans Outreach Center and the Monroe County Office of Veterans Service. You can stop by between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. to get resources from services such as Honor Flight, the Rochester Vet Center, Trillium Health Foundation, Veterans Upward Bound, VA Medical Foster Homes, the Monroe County Office of Human Resources, and more. There will also be insider chats and animal enrichment at animal habitats throughout the day. The event’s wellness hike starts at 1:30 p.m. Veterans and up to four guests get free admission. All activities are free with admission. You can learn more and get tickets here . The zoo is also collecting donations for the Veterans Outreach Center’s “Pets for Vets Pantry.” Guests bringing items on their wish list will get $2 off admission. Requested items include cat food, cat litter, dog food, pet beds, pet sweaters, and pet toys.