Buffalo Zoo partners with M&T Bank for free admission days starting Thursday

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- If you're planning a visit to the Buffalo Zoo this Thursday, you can leave your wallet at home.

The zoo is partnering with M&T Bank to offer their "Third Thursdays" program. Admission will be free on six Thursdays this year and three Thursdays next year.

Visitors can experience the zoo at no cost on April 17, May 15, Sept. 18, Oct. 16, Nov. 20 and Dec. 18, 2025, and Jan. 15, Feb. 19 and March 19, 2026.

Tickets are usually $22.50 for those aged 13 to 64...