Red Fox
Though it is called a red fox, this canine can be red, black and a number of shades in between. Both an opportunistic scavenger and a skilled hunter of small animals, the red fox has adapted the technique of sometimes catching its prey and burying it in snow or dirt for consumption at a later time.
Asian Elephant Extravaganza
Saturday, August 18, 2012
10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Free with zoo admission
Asian Elephant Extravaganza is an opportunity for the Rosamond Gifford Zoo to celebrate the Asian elephant collection and highlight their intelligence, strength and size. The Zoo is home to four Asian elephants: Indy, Siri, Romani and Kirina. Start the day by observing a demonstration of ceremonial elephant face painting, a tradition in Asian culture. Visitors will be able to guess an elephant's weight, and even see how an elephant gets a pedicure! Crafts and biofact stations will also be available for families to enjoy and learn more about Asian elephants and their endangered status.
Schedule of Events
Tentative; subject to change
| 10:45 | Ceremonial Elephant Face Painting Demonstration Northwestern Mutual Elephant Encounter |
| 11:00 | Bahratanatyam dance performance by Rachael Thomas Sponsored by the Syracuse University South Asia Center Courtyard |
| 11:15 | Interactive Introduction to Indian Folk Dance Presented by Carol Babiracki, Ph.D. Associate Professor, Ethnomusicology, Syracuse University Courtyard |
| 11:15 | Puppet Show Alcove across from the Jungle Café |
| 11:30 | Elephant Pedicure/Meet and Greet Northwestern Mutual Elephant Encounter |
| 12:00 | Muay Thai Martial Arts Demonstration Presented by LaVallee's USA Black Belt Champions Courtyard |
| 12:15 | Storytime: An Elephant in the Backyard by Richard Sobol Presented by the Southeast Asia Program at Cornell University Alcove across from the Jungle Café |
| 12:45 | Bahratanatyam dance performance: Pushpanjali and Alaripu by Samitha Adavikolanu Sponsored by the Syracuse University South Asia Center Courtyard |
| 1:00 | Interactive Introduction to Indian Folk Dance Presented by Carol Babiracki, Ph.D. Associate Professor, Ethnomusicology, Syracuse University Courtyard |
| 1:00 | Puppet Show Alcove across from the Jungle Café |
| 1:15 | Guess Siri's weight, watermelon smash and meet and greet! Northwestern Mutual Elephant Encounter |
| 2:15 | Romani tries her trunk at painting! Asian Elephant Preserve on the Wildlife Trail |
| 2:30 | Elephant Demonstration & Watermelon Smash! Asian Elephant Preserve on the Wildlife Trail |
| 3:30 | Elephant Demonstration Asian Elephant Preserve on the Wildlife Trail |
Asian Elephant Extravaganza is presented in partnership with
Syracuse University South Asia Center &
Southeast Asia Program at Cornell University
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