Radiated Tortoise
The radiated tortoise’s shell has a pattern of yellow lines “radiating” from the center of the dark plate of the shell, hence the name. The shell also contains blood vessels and nerves, so a tortoise can actually feel when it is touched.
The Rosamond Gifford Zoo at Burnet Park appreciates the support it receives from local, regional and national media outlets. Media representatives are invited to tour the Rosamond Gifford Zoo with the director of public relations by calling (315) 435-8511 x110.
To be added to the media list and receive all press releases, email your credentials and contact information to jalvarez@rosamondgiffordzoo.org.
The Rosamond Gifford Zoo invites members of the media to contact us at any time with questions about our animals, facilities and latest news. Interviews with zoo staff and visits to the zoo can be arranged by contacting:
Jaime Alvarez
Director of Public Relations
Office: (315) 435-8511 x110
Fax: (315) 435-8517
jalvarez@rosamondgiffordzoo.org
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For general inquiries or information about hours, tickets and directions, please call the zoo at (315) 435-8511.
Press Releases
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2014
March 24, 2014
Friends of the Zoo President Janet Agostini Among Those To Be Honored At Sixth Annual Nonprofit Awards
January 2, 2014
Discounted Admission Offered During Snow Leopard Days, 2014 Photo Contest Announced
2013
December 10, 2013
Female Hoffmann’s Two-Toed Sloth Born at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo
October 30, 2013
Rosamond Gifford Zoo Hosts Fourth Annual ‘Art Gone Wild!’
October 21, 2013
Rosamond Gifford Zoo Receives AZA Accreditation
October 11, 2013
Rosamond Gifford Zoo Welcomes Families to the All-New Zoo Boo
October 2, 2013
Rosamond Gifford Zoo Welcomes Original 'Wild Kingdom' Host Jim Fowler October 3
September 4, 2013
Female White-Lipped Deer Born at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo
August 12, 2013
Rosamond Gifford Zoo Hosts Asian Elephant Extravaganza
August 6, 2013
Friends of the Zoo Hires Public Relations Director
July 19, 2013
Markhor Twins Born at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo
July 17, 2013
Friends of the Zoo Announces New Board Members
July 11, 2013
Chill Out at the Annual Penguin Palooza July 14 at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo
July 10, 2013
Female Reindeer Born at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo
June 24, 2013
Giant Pacific Octopus Exhibit Opens at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo
June 12, 2013
Male Muntjac Fawn Born at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo
June 5, 2013
Northwestern Mutual Animal Encounter Opened at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo
June 3, 2013
Rosamond Gifford Zoo to Celebrate World Oceans Day
May 17, 2013
National Thought Leaders to Help Plan Zoo's Future at the Friends of the Zoo Annual Meeting
May 15, 2013
Male Fennec Fox Kit Born at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo
May 10, 2013
Baby Patas Monkey Born at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo
March 7, 2013
County Executive Joanie Mahoney Introduces Penguin Chick, Invites Kids to Help Choose Name
January 14, 2013
Zoo Celebrates Banner Year, Looks Ahead to Coming Attractions
January 4, 2013
Snow Leopard Days at the Zoo Offer Discounted Admission
2012
December 21, 2012
Zoo Announces Gender, Name of Newest Monkey Baby
December 15, 2012
Zoo Welcomes Fourth Patas Monkey Baby, Says Goodbye to Others
October 10, 2012
Zoo Celebrates Wolf Awareness Month with New Grey Wolf Exhibit
September 24, 2012
Rosamond Gifford Zoo Chapter of the American Association of Zoo Keepers
Hosts 2012 National Convention
September 6, 2012
Rosamond Gifford Zoo Announces Winners of Snow Leopard Cub Naming Contest
August 28, 2012
Zoo Invites Community to Help Select Snow Leopard Cubs' Names
August 16, 2012
Snow Leopard Cubs Born at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo
August 1, 2012
Markhor Born at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo
June 28, 2012
Fennec Fox Kits Born at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo
May 1, 2012
Rosamond Gifford Zoo to Celebrate Tiger Cubs 1st Birthday
April 12, 2012
Amazon River Turtles Hatch at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo
April 5, 2012
Friends of the Zoo Exceeds Capital Campaign Fundraising Goal
March 28, 2012
Zoo Announces Second Winner in Penguin Naming Contest
March 5, 2012
Zoo Launches Web Cam to Celebrate Birth of Third Patas Monkey
February 17, 2012
Rosamond Gifford Zoo Announces Winner of Penguin Chick Naming Contest
February 8, 2012
Zoo Invites Community to Help Select Penguin Chick's Name
January 26, 2012
County Executive Introduces Penguin Chicks, Announces Naming Contest
January 11, 2012
Friends of the Zoo Meets $75,000 Challenge Match Goal
2011
November 10, 2011
Rosamond Gifford Zoo's Elephants Return from Canada
October 19, 2011
Halloween Creatures and Fun at Zoo Boo
September 12, 2011
Friends of the Zoo Receives $75,000 Challenge Match for Campaign
September 7, 2011
Rosamond Gifford Zoo Tiger Cubs to Make Public Debut
August 25, 2011
County Executive Announces Zoo Web Cam Offering Live Look at Tiger Cubs
August 24, 2011
Second Baby Patas Monkey Born at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo
August 17, 2011
Zoo to Celebrate Elephants, Asian Culture & Major Investment
August 3, 2011
Enjoy Friday Night Fun at Brew at the Zoo and Wine, Too!
August 2, 2011
Zoo to Celebrate 25th Anniversary of "New Zoo"
July 26, 2011
Zoo to Host Evening Event to Celebrate Elephants' New Home
July 20, 2011
Northwestern Mutual Makes Major Investment in Rosamond Gifford Zoo
June 30, 2011
Asian Elephant Preserve Opened at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo
June 27, 2011
County Executive Names New Zoo Director
June 14, 2011
Friends of the Zoo Reaches $1 Million Mark in Fundraising Effort
May 16, 2011
Tiger Triplets Born at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo
April 15, 2011
Friends of the Zoo Launch $1.6 Million Capital Campaign
April 1, 2011
County Executive Joanne M. Mahoney Introduces One of Zoo's Penguin Chicks
March 21, 2011
It's a Boy and a Girl!
January 13, 2011
Baby Patas Monkey Born at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo
February 17, 2011
Zoo Offers Discounted Admission & Special Programs During February Break
February 9, 2011
Isn't That Sweet? Zoo to Celebrate Valentine's Day with the Animals
2010
November 18, 2010
Art Gone Wild! Winners Announced
November 9, 2010
Saluting our Soldiers - Rosamond Gifford Zoo to Offer Complimentary Admission
November 1, 2010
Rosamond Gifford Zoo to Host Annual Squishing of the Squash
October 20, 2010
Rosamond Gifford Zoo, Everson Museum to Host "Art Gone Wild!" Exhibitions
October 6, 2010
Baby Sloth Born at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo
September 23, 2010
Muntjacs & Monkeys Make Zoo Debut
August 16, 2010
Rosamond Gifford Zoo to Introduce New Primate Species
July 30, 2010
Enjoy Friday Night Fun at Brew at the Zoo and Wine, Too!
July 15, 2010
Primate Park Opened at Rosamond Gifford Zoo
July 6, 2010
Chill Out at Penguin Palooza
June 29, 2010
Rosamond Gifford Zoo Announces Line-up for Summer Concert Series
June 28, 2010
Zoo to Offer Animal Demonstrations and Free Daily Tours
June 9, 2010
Friends of the Zoo Announces New Board Members
June 3, 2010
Rosamond Gifford Zoo Announces Winner of Penguin Chick Naming Contest
May 25, 2010
Zoo Invites Community to Vote on Name for Penguin Chick
May 11, 2010
Rosamond Gifford Zoo to Hold Penguin Chick Naming Contest
May 5, 2010
Friends of the Rosamond Gifford Zoo Celebrates 40 Years
April 30, 2010
Friends of the Rosamond Gifford Zoo to Hold Annual Meeting
April 14, 2010
County Executive Joanne M. Mahoney Introduces One of Zoo's Penguin Chicks
April 13, 2010
Party for the Planet to Kick Off Week Long Spring Break Celebration at the Zoo
March 31, 2010
Rosamond Gifford Zoo to Host Animal Egg-Stravaganza
January 5, 2010
Snow Leopard Days at the Zoo Offer Discounted Admission
January 4, 2010
Rosamond Gifford Zoo Announces 2010 Winter at the Zoo Photo Contest
2009
December 14, 2009
Rosamond Gifford Zoo to Celebrate Holidays with the Animals
November 17, 2009
Art Gone Wild! Winners Announced
November 6, 2009
Saluting Our Soldiers - Zoo to Offer Complimentary Admission
November 5, 2009
Rosamond Gifford Zoo to Celebrate the Annual Squishing of the Squash
October 21, 2009
Rosamond Gifford Zoo to Host "Art Gone Wild" Exhibition
October 15, 2009
Rosamond Gifford Zoo Announces Winner of Penguin Chick Naming Contest
October 6, 2009
Friends of the Zoo Hires Development and Marketing Directors
October 1, 2009
Zoo Invites Community to Help Select Penguin Chick's Name
September 9, 2009
Rosamond Gifford Zoo to Hold Penguin Chick Naming Contest
August 11, 2009
Asian Elephant Extravaganza to Showcase Elephants & Asian Culture
July 29, 2009
Enjoy Friday Night Fun at Brew at the Zoo...and Wine, Too!
July 21, 2009
Power Up for Penguin Palooza
July 8, 2009
Free Daily Tours Highlight Education, Conservation at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo
July 6, 2009
Sunset Safari Music Series - A Roaring Good Time
July 1, 2009
It's Panda-monium at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo!
July 1, 2009
Rosamond Gifford Zoo to Open Guanaco Exhibit
June 16, 2009
Pedro the Penguin Signifies Successful Breeding Program
May 12, 2009
Rosamond Gifford Zoo to Remain Open During Water Main Modifications
May 6, 2009
County Executive Joanne M. Mahoney Introduces Zoo's New Penguin Chick
May 5, 2009
Friends of the Zoo Announces 2009-2010 Officers and New Board Members
April 21, 2009
Rosamond Gifford Zoo to Host Party for the Planet
April 15, 2009
Friends of the Rosamond Gifford Zoo to Hold Annual Meeting
February 12, 2009
Zoo Offers Discounted Admission and Special Programs During February Break
February 12, 2009
Zoo to Offer Animals “Sweet Treats” in Celebration of Valentine’s Day
January 2, 2009
Photographers: Zoom in on the Zoo!
