A Fond Farewell from Friends President
As you may have heard, I have announced my plan to retire as President and CEO of Friends of the Rosamond Gifford Zoo on January 10,...
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Nov 6, 2019
Bring Your Plush Pal to the Teddy Bear Clinic at the Zoo!
One of our favorite events is coming up on Monday, November 11 – the Teddy Bear Clinic sponsored by St. Joseph’s Health! This special...
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Sep 20, 2019
Take a Child Outside!
The week of September 23-30 is national Take a Child Outside Week – and I can’t think of a better place to take a child outside than the...
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Sep 6, 2019
Run for the Cats and Support our Amur Leopard Woodland Project!
I recently had the honor of receiving the Key4Women Community Impact Award from Key4Women, a Key Bank-sponsored organization that helps...
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Jul 9, 2019
Brew at the Zoo & Wine, Too – plus Big Bugs, NY Trail and a baby elephant!
The Friends of the Rosamond Gifford Zoo’s biggest summer fundraiser — Brew at the Zoo & Wine, Too! – celebrates its 23rd year on August...
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Jun 28, 2019
New at the Zoo – a Jellyfish Exhibit!
I am happy to share that we have just unveiled a new exhibit at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo – moon jellyfish! I am even more happy to share...
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Jun 11, 2019
Summer is Finally Here – and so are Animal Demos, a Carousel and Big Bugs!
The warm weather is finally upon us, the zoo is awash in color from our beautiful flowers, the animals are out and it’s a special time to...
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Mar 5, 2019
Volunteering – A Richly Rewarding Experience!
Did you know that many of the people you see helping to staff zoo events and education programs are volunteers? In fact, if it weren’t...
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Jan 31, 2019
Thrilled to be welcoming a new baby to the Rosamond Gifford Zoo
On January 15, our Asian elephant herd grew from 7 to 8 with the birth of a bouncing baby boy to elephant parents Mali and Doc. I am...
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Jan 25, 2019
Syracuse zoo’s Snow Leopard Soirée: Monte Carlo to be held Feb. 8
The high-stakes, high-society elegance of Monte Carlo is this year’s theme for the Friends of the Rosamond Gifford Zoo’s annual Snow...
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Dec 10, 2018
A Season of Giving: Emma and Raeny
In this season of giving, I would like to give a shout out to two of our younger supporters for their generous efforts earlier this year...
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Nov 29, 2018
Abe and Fatima: a Love Story
Please allow me to share with you a love story that has unfolded at your zoo over the past year — the story of Abe and Fatima. Abe, our...
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Oct 31, 2018
There’s always a lot to see at the zoo – but there’s also a lot to learn!
The wildlife education programs that AZA-accredited institutions offer ensure we are going beyond introducing people to different species...
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Oct 23, 2018
Elephant Preserve Expansion and New Public Walkway Underway
Funded by the county with support from the Friends of the Zoo, the project may take several months, during which the Wildlife Trail will...
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Oct 12, 2018
We are AZA-accredited –again!
In case you haven’t heard the big news, your zoo has once again been accredited by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums! This is a very...
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Sep 21, 2018
Get ready for Halloween fun in the daytime sun!
We had a fun-filled summer with our Dinosaur Invasion!, and now we’re planning fall fun with Zoo Boo! This popular zoo event offers a...
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Jul 9, 2018
How to BEAT THE HEAT at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo
CNY has been experiencing a heat wave during the zoo’s Dinosaur Invasion! exhibit — and since our huge prehistoric beasts are all...
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