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Rosamond Gifford Zoo
Rosamond Gifford Zoo
The Rosamond Gifford Zoo at Burnet Park is an AZA (Association of Zoos & Aquariums) zoo in Syracuse, New York. It is owned and operated by Onondaga County Parks with support from the Friends of the Rosamond Gifford Zoo. The zoo is home to more than 900 animals representing 216 species on 43 acres (17 ha). Some of the more popular animals include Asian elephants, Humboldt penguins, Amur tigers, a Komodo dragon, and the only Giant Pacific octopus exhibit in Central New York. The zoo opened a new Animal Health Center in 2022 that is the largest zoological medical center in New York State outside of the Bronx Zoo. The Rosamond Gifford Zoo has been a continuously accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) since 1987.
Programming
Programming
Animals and Habitats (Off School Campus)
Animals and Habitats (Off School Campus)
Location: Rosamond Gifford Zoo, 1 Conservation Place, Syracuse, NY 13204
Grades: Pre-K–12
Maximum Group Size: 150
Description:
The zoo is home to more than 700 animals representing 216 different species -- from tiny poison dart frogs to 8,000-pound Asian elephants -- many of them threatened or endangered. The zoo actively collaborates with its non-profit partner, Friends of the Zoo, to provide visitors with experiences that excite, memories that endure and knowledge that inspires global wildlife conservation
This performance supports the following NYS Learning Standards:
Science and Engineering Practices
Obtaining, evaluating, and communicating information
Categories: Animals / Environmental Education / Farms / Nature / Science
Cost:
School Group Rate: $1.50 per student
1 complimentary adult is required for every 7 students aged 4 & up
1 complimentary adult is required for every special needs youth requiring 1 to 1 supervision
Additional adults $6
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