Rosamond Gifford Zoo
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Home to 700+ animals, Rosamond Gifford Zoo provides the best day ever: experiences that excite, memories that endure & worldwide conservation education. Founded in 1914, the Rosamond Gifford Zoo at Burnet Park is among the top 10 percent of zoos in the country as an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and is dedicated to connecting people to the natural world by providing engaging guest experiences, exceptional animal care, and unparalleled conservation education.
The zoo actively collaborates with Friends of the Zoo to provide its guests “the best day ever,” ensuring experiences that excite, memories that endure, and knowledge that inspires worldwide conservation.
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There are still seats left for our Mad Hatter's Tea Party this Saturday, May 13, at the zoo! Don't be late for this very important date -- fun, games, tea & goodies, all with a Mad Hatter theme, a rare appearance by the Queen of Hearts & of course, some special outreach animals. Learn more at rosamondgiffordzoo.org/upcoming-events!
International Migratory Bird Day
TODAY is International Migratory Bird Day! Watch Zoo Director Ted Fox & special guest Stellar the Red-Tailed Hawk explore bird migration on Bridge Street on NewsChannel 9. You can see hawks migrating by the hundreds at Derby Hill Bird Observatoryin Mexico, Oswego County, and learn more about birds at Cornell Lab of Ornithology. Happy Bird-day!
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Today is Cinco de Rhino, The Association of Zoos and Aquariums' effort to promote rhino conservation! The rhino is one of 10 endangered species targeted for special attention by the AZA's SAFE -- Saving Animals From Extinction -- program! As an AZA zoo, we contribute to the SAFE program and rhino conservation! Happy Cinco de Rhino! #SaveTheRhinos
Bridge Street: National Bird Day 5.4.17
Thanks to Bridge Street on NewsChannel 9 for inviting our Red-tailed hawk, Stellar, on the show to spotlight bird migration for International Migratory Bird Day. We love educating people about wildlife conservation every day. Click below to watch the Bridge Street segment! #InternationalMigratoryBirdDay #redtailedhawks #SyracuseZoo #bestdayever Shout out to Derby Hill Bird Observatory & Cornell Lab of Ornithology!
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Did you know the Rosamond Gifford Zoo has a Harris hawk named Anakin and a Saker falcon named Padme? May the Fourth be with you! #StarWars #Maythe4thBeWithYou #InternationalMigratoryBirdDay #SyracuseZoo #BestDayEver
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Special offer for Rosamond Gifford Zoo friends. Get discounted tickets to the Calder Cup Playoffs! Don't miss out on the action. For tickets call the Crunch office at 315-473-4444 x13 or print and present this promotional flier to the War Memorial Arena Box Office. #FIN15H Syracuse Crunch
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Thanks to classes from Smith Road Elementary School, Webster Elementary School, & St Margaret's School for visiting the zoo today for some hands-on learning! Hope you come back soon! #SyracuseZoo #BestDayEver
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Tune in to Bridge Street on NewsChannel 9 at 10 a.m. TODAY to see Zoo Director Ted Fox & a feathered guest promote International Migratory Bird Day! #birds #migration #syracusezoo #bridgestreet #bestdayever
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Don't miss our Month of May Plush Sale at the Curious Cub gift shop! All this month, select 12-inch plush animals are 2 for $30! Regularly priced $18.99 to $23.99 each -- Save 20% ! Profits from the Curious Cub support animal care at the zoo & wildlife conservation in the wild. Member & employee discounts do not apply.
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Batu in our new elephant pool at Asian Elephant Preserve. #bestdayever #SavingSpecies
Party for the Planet 2017
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