Lookdown Fish
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.
The Rosamond Gifford Zoo at Burnet Park appreciates the support it receives from local, regional and national media. Media representatives are invited to tour the Rosamond Gifford Zoo with the communications manager by calling (315) 435-8511 x8534.
To be added to the media list and receive all press releases, email your credentials and contact information to info@rosamondgiffordzoo.org.
The Rosamond Gifford Zoo invites members of the media to contact us with questions about our animals, facilities and latest news. Interviews and visits to the zoo can be arranged by contacting:
J Gramza
(315) 435-8511 x8534
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For general inquiries or information about zoo hours, tickets and directions, please call the zoo's main line at (315) 435-8511.
Press Releases
2014
2015
2016
2017
January 3, 2017
Rosamond Gifford Zoo Embraces Winter with 'Snow Leopard Days' Half-Price Admission and Annual Photo Contest
2016
December 6, 2016
Rosamond Gifford Zoo Acquires Rare Clouded Leopard
November 3, 2016
Rosamond Gifford Zoo Presents Annual ‘Art Gone Wild!' Animal Art Showcase Through November 18
October 18, 2016
Trick-or-Treat with the Animals at Zoo Boo!
September 16, 2016
Rosamond Gifford Zoo Announces Birth of Red Panda Cubs, Celebrates International Red Panda Day This Saturday
August 23, 2016
Catch ‘Em All: Pokémon GO Night at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo
August 11, 2016
Friends of the Zoo Hires New Finance Manager
July 13, 2016
New Elephant Pool Opens at Rosamond Gifford Zoo, Funded by Friends of the Zoo
June 29, 2016
Friends of the Zoo Supports New Projects, Adds Visitor Activities as Zoo's Summer Season Begins
May 9, 2016
Friends of the Rosamond Gifford Zoo to Hold Annual Meeting
May 4, 2016
The Big Screen Comes to the Zoo: Friends of the Rosamond Gifford Zoo Launches ‘Zoovies' Summer Family Movie Nights
April 12, 2016
Community Selects Name with ‘Orange Pride' for Zoo's Penguin Chick
April 7, 2016
Cast Your Vote and Help Name a Penguin Chick at the Zoo
March 23, 2016
Six Humboldt Penguin Chicks Hatch at Rosamond Gifford Zoo
January 4, 2016
Snow Leopard Days Half-Price Admission, 11th Annual Photo Contest Begin at Rosamond Gifford Zoo
January 21, 2016
Friends of the Zoo Hires New Director of Development
2015
December 9, 2015
Rosamond Gifford Zoo Adds Male Bison, Female Red Wolf to Wildlife Trails Exhibits
November 23, 2015
Rosamond Gifford Zoo Acquires Male African Lion
November 12, 2015
Friends of the Zoo Announces New Board Members
November 2, 2015
Rosamond Gifford Zoo Hosts Sixth Annual ‘Art Gone Wild!'
October 26, 2015
Rosamond Gifford Zoo Receives AZA Quarter Century Award
October 12, 2015
Come Trick-or-Treat with the Animals During Zoo Boo!
September 11, 2015
Rosamond Gifford Zoo Collaborates with Critz Farms as Part of Fall Harvest Celebration
September 10, 2015
Red Panda Cubs Born at Rosamond Gifford Zoo
July 8, 2015
Markhor Baby Boom at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo
June 18, 2015
Rosamond Gifford Zoo Acquires Pair of American Bison
June 16, 2015
Zoo Announces Winner of Elephant Calf Naming Contest
May 26, 2015
Baby Elephant Makes Public Debut at Rosamond Gifford Zoo, Naming Contest Begins
May 12, 2015
It's a BIG Boy! Successful Elephant Birth at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo
May 7, 2015
Friends of the Rosamond Gifford Zoo to Hold Annual Meeting
April 14, 2015
Zoo Announces Winners of Penguin Chick Naming Contest
April 6, 2015
Zoo Invites Community to Vote on Penguin Chick Names
April 3, 2015
Rosamond Gifford Zoo Announces Birth of Two North American River Otter Pups
March 23, 2015
Community Invited to Enter Penguin Chick Naming Contest
March 19, 2015
Friends of the Zoo Announces New Board Members
February 4, 2015
County Executive Joanie Mahoney Announces New Penguin Chicks at the Zoo
January 5, 2015
Zoo Offers Discounted Admission During Snow Leopard Days, Announces 10th Annual Photo Contest
2014
December 30, 2014
Longsnout Seahorse Newest Aquatic Resident at Rosamond Gifford Zoo
December 16, 2014
Violet Turaco Chick Hatches at Rosamond Gifford Zoo
November 3, 2014
Rosamond Gifford Zoo Hosts Fifth Annual ‘Art Gone Wild!'
October 13, 2014
Zoo Boo Offers Halloween Fun for Children and Families
October 2, 2014
Muntjac Fawn Born at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo
September 12, 2014
Friends of the Zoo Announces New Board Members
August 27, 2014
Snow Leopard Cub Born at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo
August 26, 2014
Friends of the Zoo Hires Finance Manager
August 14, 2014
Rosamond Gifford Zoo Expecting ‘Big’ Delivery in 2015
July 18, 2014
Explorer’s Outpost Opens at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo
July 8, 2014
County Executive Announces Centennial Activities, Rededicates Zoo
June 30, 2014
Friends of the Zoo Launch Conservation Fundraising Effort in Honor of Zoo’s Centennial
June 3, 2014
County Executive Joanie Mahoney Introduces New Penguin Chick, Invites Community to Enter Naming Contest
May 16, 2014
Friends of the Rosamond Gifford Zoo to Hold Annual Meeting
May 6, 2014
Rosamond Gifford Zoo Celebrates Centennial Year, Unveils Compelling Vision for its Future
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
