Nature Center / Zoo | Beyond the Nest (Rochester)

Stokoe Farms

There is a reason readers continually vote Stokoe Farms as their favorite area farm. Summer Events, their ever-popular Harvest Fest in the fall, and the magic of their Christmas Tree Season means there is something for the whole family! Hours vary, see StokoeFarms.com for a detailed calendar.
656 South Road
Scottsville , NY , 14546
Phone: (585) 889-0770
42° 59' 35.466" N, 77° 46' 20.7624" W

Genesee Country Village & Museum

Only 25 minutes from downtown Rochester, spark your curiosity at Genesee Country Village & Museum - New York State's largest living history museum! Explore our 19th-century Historic Village, our John L. Wehle Gallery, and our Nature Center with 5+ miles of nature trails. Explore special events, daily historic happenings, kids camps, workshops, and more at www.gcv.org.
1410 Flint Hill Road PO Box 310
Mumford , NY , 14511
Phone: (585) 538-6822
42° 59' 33.594" N, 77° 52' 48.4284" W
Genesee Country Village & Museum, 1410 Flint Hill Road, Mumford, NY 14511, United States

Rochester Museum & Science Center (RMSC)

Immerse yourself in the incredible world of science, history, space, and nature. Follow your curiosity from the depths of our lakes to the edge of the universe. Participate in classes, camps and events for all ages. All at the RMSC Museum & Science Center, the RMSC Strasenburgh Planetarium, and the RMSC Cumming Nature Center.
657 East Avenue
Rochester , NY , 14607
Phone: 585.271.4320
43° 8' 59.5068" N, 77° 35' 22.632" W
RMSC (Rochester Museum & Science Center), 657 East Avenue, Rochester, NY 14607, USA

Seneca Park Zoo

Seneca Park Zoo inspires our community to connect, care for, and conserve wildlife and wild places. Situated on 15.5 acres along the Genesee River, the Zoo is a gem among Greater Rochester’s family attractions.
2222 St. Paul Street
Rochester , NY , 14621
Phone: 585-336-7200
43° 11' 48.7356" N, 77° 37' 2.8704" W
Seneca Park Zoo, 2222 St Paul St, Rochester, NY 14621, USA

Burroughs Audubon Nature Club

Burroughs Audubon Nature Club is a local nature club with 30 acres of trails on the border of Pittsford and Victor.
301 Railroad Mills We are located in Victor but we have a Pittsford zip code
Pittsford , NY , 14534
Phone: 585 204 0812
43° 1' 45.6348" N, 77° 28' 46.074" W

Montezuma Audubon Center

The Montezuma Audubon Center (MAC), located in Savannah, NY, is a state-owned facility operated through a cooperative agreement between the New York State DEC and the National Audubon Society. The MAC houses a large exhibit area, classroom, nature store, office area, auditorium, and a meeting room. Its 198 acres features five different types of habitat, two restored freshwater marshes, a one-mile hiking trail, and an all-access observation platform.
2295 State Route 89
Savannah , NY , 13146
Phone: 315.365.3588
43° 5' 31.056" N, 76° 45' 53.6904" W
Montezuma Audubon Center, 2295 State Route 89, Savannah, NY 13146, USA

Helmer Nature Center

The mission of HNC is to utilize the natural world as a classroom in order to provide practical, integrated learning opportunities, foster environmental awareness, and promote the concept of global stewardship for life-long learners.
154 Pinegrove Avenue
Rochester , NY , 14617
Phone: 585-336-3035
43° 13' 35.472" N, 77° 35' 42.468" W
Helmer Nature Center, Office located BEHIND the main building. Classroom located in REAR LEFT wing of main building. We are not part of the Parks & Rec Dept, 154 Pinegrove Avenue, Rochester, NY 14617, USA

The Riedman Fish Hatchery at Powder Mills Park

The Riedman Fish Hatchery at Powder Mills Park is open year-round, offering a unique opportunity to observe brown and rainbow trout species at different stages of development. A popular destination for families, the hatchery provides an engaging and educational experience for visitors of all ages. Knowledgeable staff are on duty Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and most weekends from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., ready to share insights about the fish and hatchery operations. Plus, visitors can even feed the fish, making for a fun and interactive experience!
115 Park Road
Pittsford , NY , 14534
Phone: 585-678-9791
43° 2' 49.5384" N, 77° 28' 37.11" W
Riedman Fish Hatchery, Park Road, Pittsford, NY, USA

Hidden Valley Animal Adventure, 2887 Royce Rd, Varysburg, NY 14167, United States

Kelkenberg Farm, Wolcott Road, Clarence Center, NY, USA

Lollypop Farm, Humane Society of Greater Rochester, 99 Victor Road, Fairport, NY 14450, United States

Tinker Nature Park / Hansen Nature Center, Calkins Road, Pittsford, NY, USA