National Grid Buffalo Zoo — 300 Parkside Ave, Buffalo, NY 14214
National Grid Buffalo Zoo at 300 Parkside Ave in Buffalo, NY has 2 Level 2 charging ports open to the public on the ChargePoint network. Plugs: J1772 plugs on 2 ports at up to 7 kW. Nearest DC fast charger: Aldi TUL Elmwood, 1.8 miles away. It is listed as open 24 hours a day.
ChargingNear.me lists 2 Level 2 charging ports at National Grid Buffalo Zoo, 300 Parkside Ave, Buffalo, NY (DOE AFDC and Open Charge Map data, updated Nov 13, 2026).
2 Charging Ports at This Location
| Charger | Ports | Plugs | Max power | Network | Price | Status | Source | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charger 1 | 2 Level 2 | J1772 · 7 kW × 2 | 7 kW | ChargePoint | Not listed | Open · Verified Nov 13, 2026 | U.S. DOE (NREL) | Public |
Source: DOE AFDC and Open Charge Map data, updated Nov 13, 2026.
Location Facts
- Network
- ChargePoint
- Hours
- 24 hours daily
- Access
- Public
- Max power
- 7 kW
- Working-Now Score
- 80 of 100 (how it works)
- Nearest DC fast alternative
- Aldi TUL Elmwood — 1.8 mi, up to 320 kW
- Last verified
- Opened
- Directions
- Zoo parking lot
- Phone
- 888-758-4389
- Share of Buffalo charging
- National Grid Buffalo Zoo has 2 of the 489 charging ports ChargingNear.me lists in Buffalo, NY (under 1%), at one of 95 locations there. 7 locations in Buffalo have DC fast charging.
Highway Corridor and NEVI
With no DC fast ports here, the nearest fast alternative, Aldi TUL Elmwood (1.8 miles away), is 1.5 miles from I-190 (corridor-ready) and fails the NEVI check: 3 CCS ports (needs 4); 1.5 miles from I-190, a designated corridor (needs 1 or less).
Source: ChargingNear.me NEVI-grade file (DOE AFDC, FHWA corridors), Nov 13, 2026.
Nearest Charging Locations
- TMD Main Lot 179 Halbert St · ChargePoint · 4 ports · up to 7 kW · 0.5 mi
- Physician's Lot 2157 Main St · EV Connect · 14 ports · up to 7 kW · 0.6 mi
- LEX Coop West 1678 Hertel Ave · ChargePoint · 2 ports · up to 7 kW · 0.8 mi
- Ampcap Kohls Buffalo 2232 Delaware Ave · ChargePoint · 2 ports · up to 7 kW · 1.1 mi
- ChargePoint EV Charging 1300 Elmwood Ave · ChargePoint · 4 ports · up to 3 kW · 1.4 mi
- Buffalo State 1300 Elmwood Ave · ChargePoint · 2 ports · up to 7 kW · 1.5 mi
- W Delavan 722 W Delavan Ave · ChargePoint · 2 ports · up to 7 kW · 1.5 mi
- EV Connect EV Charging 166 Tyler St · EV Connect · 2 ports · up to 10 kW · 1.5 mi
- EV Connect EV Charging 46-54 Angle St · EV Connect · 4 ports · up to 11 kW · 1.5 mi
- Montante Solar 1277 Delaware Ave · ChargePoint · 10 ports · up to 7 kW · 1.5 mi
More ChargePoint Locations Nearby
- Northland 683 Northland Ave · ChargePoint · 4 ports · up to 7 kW · 1.5 mi
- Buffalo State Moore Pl · ChargePoint · 2 ports · up to 7 kW · 1.6 mi
- Buffalo State 1300 Elmwood Ave · ChargePoint · 2 ports · up to 7 kW · 1.7 mi
- SUNY Buffalo Parker 185 Hayes Rd · ChargePoint · 14 ports · up to 7 kW · 1.8 mi
- National Grid Diefendorf Hall Diefendorf Loop · ChargePoint · 2 ports · up to 7 kW · 2.0 mi
- ChargePoint EV Charging 1285 Main St · ChargePoint · 2 ports · up to 7 kW · 2.1 mi
Nearest Fast Chargers to National Grid Buffalo Zoo
- Aldi TUL Elmwood 2090 Elmwood Ave · Buffalo, NY · Red E Charge · 4 DC fast ports · up to 320 kW · 1.8 mi · Working-Now Score 80
- Aldi Broadway TUL 998 Broadway St · Buffalo, NY · Red E Charge · 4 DC fast ports · up to 320 kW · 3.1 mi · Working-Now Score 80
- Shell Recharge EV Charging 675 Alberta Dr · Amherst, NY · Shell Recharge · 2 DC fast ports · up to 50 kW · 4.0 mi · Working-Now Score 60
- Manor Lanes 150 Grand Island Blvd · Tonawanda, NY · SWTCH Energy · 2 DC fast ports · up to 180 kW · 4.1 mi · Working-Now Score 60
- Basil Ford 1540 Walden Ave · Cheektowaga, NY · Ford Charge · 4 DC fast ports · up to 240 kW · 4.3 mi · Working-Now Score 80
Working-Now Score (0–100) comes from each station's listed status, recent confirmations and driver check-ins. How the score works.
Networks and Plugs Within 5 Miles of National Grid Buffalo Zoo
89 charging locations within 5 miles.
By network
- ChargePoint: 43 locations
- EV Connect: 13 locations
- ViaLynk: 9 locations
- Non-networked: 4 locations
- Noodoe: 4 locations
- Red E Charge: 3 locations
- SWTCH Energy: 2 locations
- synergEV: 2 locations
By plug
Road-Trip Routes Near National Grid Buffalo Zoo
- Buffalo, NY to Rochester, NY passes 1.5 mi away
Straight-line distances, counts and Working-Now Scores: ChargingNear.me, from DOE AFDC and Open Charge Map data, updated Nov 13, 2026.
Questions About National Grid Buffalo Zoo
What connectors does National Grid Buffalo Zoo in Buffalo have?
National Grid Buffalo Zoo at 300 Parkside Ave in Buffalo, NY has J1772 plugs on 2 ports at up to 7 kW. J1772 is the standard Level 2 plug; Teslas use it with the adapter that comes with the car. Within 5 miles of National Grid Buffalo Zoo, ChargingNear.me counts 83 locations with J1772, 5 locations with CCS and 2 locations with NACS. Sessions run on the ChargePoint network.
How much does it cost to charge at National Grid Buffalo Zoo?
DOE AFDC does not list a price for National Grid Buffalo Zoo at 300 Parkside Ave in Buffalo, NY. ChargePoint sets the rate, and its app or the charger's screen shows the current price before you start. The closest other ChargePoint location is Northland at 683 Northland Ave, Buffalo, 1.5 miles away. Level 2 sessions are often billed per hour or per kWh, and some hosts offer them free to customers.
Is National Grid Buffalo Zoo in Buffalo open 24 hours?
Yes. DOE AFDC lists National Grid Buffalo Zoo at 300 Parkside Ave in Buffalo, NY as open 24 hours a day. Its chargers are listed as open to the public. DOE AFDC shows the chargers in service since Jun 12, 2020. DOE AFDC last confirmed National Grid Buffalo Zoo on Nov 13, 2026.
What's the nearest DC fast charger to National Grid Buffalo Zoo?
National Grid Buffalo Zoo has no DC fast ports listed, only Level 2 charging. The nearest DC fast charger is Aldi TUL Elmwood at 2090 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo, 1.8 miles away, with 4 DC fast ports at up to 320 kW. That site is 1.5 miles from I-190, an FHWA-designated EV corridor. Other fast options nearby: Aldi Broadway TUL on 998 Broadway St (3.1 miles, 4 ports) and Shell Recharge EV Charging on 675 Alberta Dr (4 miles, 2 ports).
Where exactly are the chargers at National Grid Buffalo Zoo?
DOE AFDC gives these directions for National Grid Buffalo Zoo at 300 Parkside Ave in Buffalo, NY: Zoo parking lot. The listed phone number for the site is 888-758-4389. If the chargers are blocked, TMD Main Lot at 179 Halbert St, Buffalo is 0.5 miles away.
Can a Tesla charge at National Grid Buffalo Zoo?
Yes, with an adapter. National Grid Buffalo Zoo in Buffalo lists J1772 plugs, not the Tesla NACS plug. Charging still runs on the ChargePoint network, so start the session with its app or card. Within 5 miles of National Grid Buffalo Zoo, ChargingNear.me counts 2 locations with NACS.