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Monday 10am - 4:30pm Tuesday 10am - 4:30pm Wednesday 10am - 4:30pm Thursday 10am - 4:30pm Friday 10am - 4:30pm Saturday 10am - 4:30pm Sunday 10am - 4:30pm

Rosamond Gifford Zoo

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Home to 700+ animals, Rosamond Gifford Zoo provides the best day ever: experiences that excite, memories that inspire and worldwide conservation education.

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Admission: https://bit.ly/3CR5XIj 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.

10/29/2026

Calling all kids (ages 6-12)! We have a totally wild One-Day Zoo Camp coming up on November 3: Zoo Polls and Paw Prints! Join us as we explore the zoo, play games, and make crafts. Each camp day is different, allowing your child to explore something new about the animal world through hands-on science, artistry, technology, and engineering projects. Camp runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and you can preorder lunch from The Honey Bee Café during registration! Learn more and register your child today: https://bit.ly/4buow7M

10/28/2026

Located in the Social Animals Building between the golden lion tamarin and patas monkey exhibits, some new little friends have recently gone on exhibit! Meet the domino roaches, small invertebrates with a white-spotted pattern that acts as a form of defensive mimicry, tricking predators into mistaking them for a six-spotted ground beetle, which sprays an irritating chemical when threatened.

10/28/2026

10/27/2026

Moment of appreciation for the adorable “monster mash” birthday enrichment created by elephant care specialist Cassie! The Twins (and their family) had so much fun celebrating on Saturday.

And thank YOU for coming out to celebrate!

10/26/2026

– 🎃 Get ready to let the GOURD times roll! What happens to the pumpkins when Halloween’s over? The squash get squished! Watch our animals romp, stomp, and chomp pumpkins of all sizes on Saturday, November 7 during the Squishing of the Squash! This festive fall event is the perfect way for us to re-use the pumpkin decorations from Zoo Boo, all while enriching our animals with fun pumpkin treats. This event is free with Membership or paid zoo admission!

10/26/2026

- Did you know that our black and white eels are called spotted garden eels, and our singular orange and white eel is called a splendid garden eel?

ALL of our eels are “splendid” in their own way, but their formation reminded us of a classic motivational poster highlighting individuality! 😂

10/25/2026

👻 Boooooooo, today is our FINAL DAY of Zoo Boo! 😩Don’t miss this “kooky-not-spooky” family-friendly event. Trick-or-treat stations close at 3 p.m. See you at the zoo!

Find the schedule of events on our website: https://bit.ly/4zRn74n

10/24/2026

Our annual American Association of Zookeepers animal art auction, Art Gone Wild, will return on Saturday, November 14! 40+ auction items with buy it now prices will be available at the event, as well as secretly wrapped gallery items for purchase - colors and animal artist listed but the artwork itself is a surprise! Learn more on our website: https://bit.ly/3TQ1vGc

Tickets go on sale October 31!
VIP Admission (6-8 p.m.): $35
Advanced Sale General Admission (6:30-8 p.m.): $8
At The Door General Admission (6-8 p.m.): $10

10/24/2026

Our final day of Zoo Boo is Sunday, October 25! The zoo has transformed into a hauntingly fun destination for the whole family with trick-or-treat stations, keeper chats, games, activities, photo ops and a costume parade with prizes at 1 p.m.! Don't miss this fall-favorite event. FREE with Membership or general zoo admission!

Thank you sponsors: Community Bank, N.A., Countryside Credit Union, Energy Savers, Inc., New York Life Finger Lakes General Office, Seneca Savings Bank, N.A., Solutions Empire LLC, and The Summit Federal Credit Union.

Address

1 Conservation Place
Syracuse, NY
13204

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	10am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	10am - 4:30pm
Thursday	10am - 4:30pm
Friday	10am - 4:30pm
Saturday	10am - 4:30pm
Sunday	10am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+13154358511

Website

https://www.rosamondgiffordzoo.org/

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