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X-WR-CALNAME:Rochester · family · Friday · CalDiscovery BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:KinderZoo Beneficial Bugs DTSTART:20260918T141500Z DTEND:20260918T150000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T183740Z UID:10000953-1789726500-1789729200@senecaparkzoo.org CATEGORIES:family DESCRIPTION:Seneca Park Zoo was recently identified by the Masai giraffe S SP (Species Survival Plan) as a specialized and expert training and holdin g facility for male Masai giraffes. This acknowledgment is a tremendous ho nor and a reflection of years of hard work by our animal care and animal h ealth teams!   The SSP is responsible for managing healthy and geneticall y diverse assurance populations of animals across AZA-accredited zoos and aquariums. By coordinating breeding recommendations and animal transfers\, the program helps secure a brighter future for some of your favorite spec ies. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A major factor in Seneca Park Zoo being selected as a gi raffe holding facility was our team’s incredible success in giraffe trai ning. Giraffes are among the most challenging animals to train\, requiring extraordinary patience\, consistency\, and trust-building due to their na turally cautious nature. As a smaller zoo with a highly experienced animal care team\, we are uniquely positioned to provide the individualized atte ntion and dedicated time needed to achieve these unique training milestone s. Giraffe training looks like active participation in healthcare. This in cludes voluntarily lifting their hooves for hoof care\, presenting differe nt parts of their bodies for ultrasounds\, participating in blood draws\, and even allowing facial radiographs\, all without the need for anesthesia . This not only reduces stress for the animals but also allows our team to provide more effective preventative care! Because of our ambitious traini ng program and our proximity to the Canadian border\, we are an ideal faci lity to help train and transport Masai giraffes. \n \n \n \n But how does Canada connect to this? The need for these transf ers is tied directly to the SSP’s efforts to maintain a healthy populati on. Currently\, there are more male Masai giraffes in the United States th an can be accommodated long-term\, while several Canadian facilities need male giraffes. By helping prepare and move these animals\, we are contribu ting to a coordinated effort that supports the future of the species acros s North America!   Written by Jaiya Astacio\, Communications Coordinator. LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T183740Z URL:https://senecaparkzoo.org/event/kinderzoo-beneficial-bugs-9-18/?utm_so urce=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=rochester-ny X-SOURCE-NAME:Seneca Park Zoo X-SOURCE-URL:https://senecaparkzoo.org/conserve/in-your-community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Early Childhood Music Class DTSTART:20260918T153000Z DTEND:20260918T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T182712Z UID:10010244-1789731000-1789732800@www.museumofplay.org CATEGORIES:family,music DESCRIPTION:Designed for children under age 6 and their grownups\, this en gaging early childhood music workshop nurtures singing\, listening\, langu age\, and movement skills through fun\, interactive music activities. Adul ts will also receive ideas and resources for creating a music-rich environ ment at home. All children must be accompanied by an adult\, and a ticket is required for both the child and accompanying adult. Space is limited. P lease meet near the Butterfly Garden 10 minutes before your workshop start time. \nInstructor Zhilin Zhang is a PhD student in Music Education at th e Eastman School of Music. She has trained in Orff\, Kodály\, and Gordon pedagogies\, and has taught Kindermusik for more than 5 years. Zhilin appl ies social-emotional learning and culturally responsive teaching in the cl assroom to help every child grow in music and feel seen and valued. \n \nT his program is made possible with the generous support of the Guido & Elle n Palma Foundation. \nThis event occurs at both 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T182712Z URL:https://www.museumofplay.org/event/kindermusik-with-zhilin-zhang/2026- 09-18/1/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=rochester-ny X-SOURCE-NAME:The Strong National Museum of Play X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.museumofplay.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Early Childhood Music Class DTSTART:20260918T173000Z DTEND:20260918T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T182712Z UID:10010245-1789738200-1789740000@www.museumofplay.org CATEGORIES:family,music DESCRIPTION:Designed for children under age 6 and their grownups\, this en gaging early childhood music workshop nurtures singing\, listening\, langu age\, and movement skills through fun\, interactive music activities. Adul ts will also receive ideas and resources for creating a music-rich environ ment at home. All children must be accompanied by an adult\, and a ticket is required for both the child and accompanying adult. Space is limited. P lease meet near the Butterfly Garden 10 minutes before your workshop start time. \nInstructor Zhilin Zhang is a PhD student in Music Education at th e Eastman School of Music. She has trained in Orff\, Kodály\, and Gordon pedagogies\, and has taught Kindermusik for more than 5 years. Zhilin appl ies social-emotional learning and culturally responsive teaching in the cl assroom to help every child grow in music and feel seen and valued. \n \nT his program is made possible with the generous support of the Guido & Elle n Palma Foundation. \nThis event occurs at both 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T182712Z URL:https://www.museumofplay.org/event/kindermusik-with-zhilin-zhang/2026- 09-18/2/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=rochester-ny X-SOURCE-NAME:The Strong National Museum of Play X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.museumofplay.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Seneca Park Zoomobile at The Mall at Greece Ridge DTSTART:20260918T210000Z DTEND:20260918T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T121759Z UID:10014848-1789750800-1789758000@rochestermomcollective.com CATEGORIES:community,family DESCRIPTION:Kids and families\, join us for Animal Adventures at\nGreece R idge! The Seneca Park ZooMobile will be on site\,\noffering kids the chanc e to meet animals and learn about wildlife in a fun\, interactive setting .\nThis event is free and open to all! LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T121759Z LOCATION:The Mall at Greece Ridge\, 271 Greece Ridge Center Dr\, Rochester \, NY URL:https://rochestermomcollective.com/event/seneca-park-zoomobile-at-the- mall-at-greece-ridge/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign= rochester-ny X-SOURCE-NAME:Rochester Mom Collective X-SOURCE-URL:https://rochestermomcollective.com/guides-to-roc/guide-to-far mers-markets-in-rochester END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR