This odd-looking fish gets its name from the way it appears to look down as it swims along. It is also unique in the way that its bright, polished, silver body is laterally compressed and extremely thin.

You're invited to enter the 7th annual Winter at the Zoo photo contest at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo. Photographers of all abilities are encouraged to enter this year's contest for a chance to win some fantastic prizes. Contest details and rules are available by clicking here (Word document) or clicking here (PDF file).
In addition to your photos, entrants MUST complete the entry form. Please complete the form online (NEW THIS YEAR!) by clicking here. You will NOT need to print the form; when you click "submit," it will automatically be sent to us. Photos should be submitted as attachments via e-mail. Instructions on how to submit photos are available in the details/rules document above.
The contest begins January 2 and ends January 31; winners will be announced February 24.
Complimentary zoo admission is offered to contest participants who show their camera and present the coupon available here. The contestant must fill out the coupon in its entirety before giving it to the ticket booth attendant. This coupon allows one entrant, with a limit of one entrant per household or group per day, to enter the zoo free of charge.
Please e-mail photocontest@rosamondgiffordzoo.org or call (315) 435-8511 x110 with any questions.
| First place youth (ages 4-12) |
| One day - spring break zoo camp session |
| Carvel gift certificate |
| 4-pack of tickets to March 24 Crunch Game |
| FOX padfolio |
| FOX American Idol water bottle |
| Runner-up youth (ages 4-12) |
| Stuffed animal & book from the Zoo gift shop |
| FOX Glee notebook |
| FOX Glee cap |
| First place teen (ages 13-18) |
| 4 zoo tickets & $20 gift certificate to the Jungle Café |
| Carvel Gift Certificate |
| 4-pack of tickets to March 23 Crunch Game |
| FOX padfolio |
| FOX American Idol water bottle |
| Runner-up teen (ages 13-18) |
| RGZ sweatshirt |
| FOX Glee notebook |
| FOX Glee cap |
| First place adult (ages 19+) |
| $25 River House Restaurant Gift Certificate |
| $50 Grimaldi's Gift Certificate |
| FOX padfolio |
| FOX American Idol water bottle |
| Runner-up adult (ages 19+) |
| Six-month trial family membership to the Rosamond Gifford Zoo |
| Little Caesars Gift Certificate |
| FOX Glee notebook |
| FOX Glee cap |
| Best "Winter at the Zoo" photo (all ages) |
| $40 North Salina Car Wash gift certificate |
| FOX Raising Hope Lunch Bag |
| FOX Sports sling pack |
| FOX American Idol duffle bag |
| Best digitally enhanced photo (all ages) |
| $40 North Salina Car Wash gift certificate |
| FOX Raising Hope Lunch Bag |
| FOX Sports sling pack |
| FOX American Idol duffle bag |
| Best action shot (all ages) |
| $40 North Salina Car Wash gift certificate |
| FOX Raising Hope Lunch Bag |
| FOX Sports sling pack |
| FOX American Idol duffle bag |
| Best animal portrait (all ages) |
| $40 North Salina Car Wash gift certificate |
| FOX Raising Hope Lunch Bag |
| FOX Sports sling pack |
| FOX American Idol duffle bag |
| Grand prize (chosen from above winners) |
| 8x10 print of your winning photo |
| Your photo on the cover of the zoo's member publication MyZoo Magazine |
| VIP tour of the zoo for four people |
| Painting from one of the zoo's animals |
| Little Caesars Gift Certificate |
| Carvel Gift Certificate |
| Pizza Party & Overnight Stay at Comfort Inn - North Syracuse |
| FOX Glee notebook |
| FOX Glee cap |
| Fan favorite (chosen from above winners) |
| 8x10 print of your winning photo |
| VIP tour of the zoo for four people |
| Painting from one of the zoo's animals |
| Carvel Gift Certificate |
| $25 Bersani Gallery Gift Certificate |
| FOX Glee notebook |
| FOX Glee cap |
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Rosamond Gifford Zoo • One Conservation Place, Syracuse, NY 13204 • (315) 435-8511
Joanne M. Mahoney, County Executive
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