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.
Press Room
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 and the Zoo's bi-monthly e-newsletter, e-mail your credentials and contact information to lwalter@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:
Lorrell Walter
Director of Public Relations
Office: (315) 435-8511 x110
Fax: (315) 435-8517
lwalter@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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2010
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!
2008
December 31, 2008
Rosamond Gifford Zoo Mourns Loss of JJ the Mandrill
December 30, 2008
Snow Leopard Days at the Zoo Offer Discounted Admission
November 5, 2008
Saluting Our Soldiers - Zoo to Offer Complimentary Admission
November 5, 2008
Rosamond Gifford Zoo to Host the Annual Squishing of the Squash
October 20, 2008
Zoo Pachyderms Have Pumpkin Predicament
October 10, 2008
Fun Without Fright Offered at Zoo Boo
September 26, 2008
National Grid to Extend Partnership with Rosamond Gifford Zoo
September 17, 2008
“Get Your Motor Running” at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo’s End of the Summer Block Party
September 13, 2008
Artwork Created by Sergio, the Humboldt Penguin of the Rosamond Gifford Zoo to be Auction During Live Interactive Webcast
September 9, 2008
Rosamond Gifford Zoo to Host “Wild” Event
August 15, 2008
DEC Lifts Ban on Touching Elephants; Celebrate at Asian Elephant Extravaganza
August 5, 2008
Rosamond Gifford Zoo's Elephant Gives Birth in Canada
July 25, 2008
Rosamond Gifford Zoo to Host All New Brew at the Zoo...and Wine, Too!
July 23, 2008
Power Up for Penguin Palooza
July 1, 2008
National Grid Sponsorship Provides Discounted Admission to the Rosamond Gifford Zoo
June 26, 2008
Tuesday Nights at the Zoo are Back with a Roar
June 25, 2008
Rosamond Gifford Zoo to Open Sand Cat Exhibit
June 17, 2008
Celebrate with the Zoo as Kirina the Elephant Turns 13!
June 6, 2008
Rosamond Gifford Zoo Takes Flight with New Hatchlings in Six Different Bird Species
May 12, 2008
Two of Rosamond Gifford Zoo’s Tigers to Find New Home at Alaska Zoo
May 5, 2008
Rosamond Gifford Zoo Receives Conservation Award
March 19, 2008
Holly Karker Hired as Director of Development & Membership for Friends of the Zoo
March 11, 2008
Call for Entries to Perform at Penguin Palooza
March 11, 2008
Christine Howell Hired as Education Coordinator for Friends of the Zoo
February 25, 2008
This Leap Day, Celebrate the Year of the Frog at the Zoo
February 14, 2008
Rosamond Gifford Zoo Offers Special Programs During February Break
January 8, 2008
Zoo's New Snow Leopard Soiree is a Place to Be "Spotted"
January 7, 2008
2008 Winter at the Zoo Photo Contest - It's a Snap!
2007
December 27, 2007
Snow Leopard Month at the Zoo Offers Discounted Admission
November 21, 2007
Reindeer and Elves Celebrate the Holidays at the Zoo!
November 20, 2007
Rosamond Gifford Zoo Acquires New Species
November 8, 2007
Core Medical Resources Provides Support for Zoo's Amur Tigers
November 5, 2007
Zoo to Offer Complimentary Admission to Thank Armed Forces
November 2, 2007
Zoo Announces Wild New Educational Program
October 30, 2007
It's a Smash! Pumpkin Day at the Zoo Scheduled for November 3
October 26, 2007
Joscelyn Barry Memorial Scholarship to Provide Zoo to You Presentation
October 22, 2007
Rosamond Gifford Zoo to Host Book Signing Event
October 18, 2007
Rosamond Gifford Zoo Announces Arrival of New Guinea Hogs
October 2, 2007
Rosamond Gifford Zoo’s Most Recent Penguin Additions are Males
October 1, 2007
Rosamond Gifford Zoo to Host Zoo Boo
September 13, 2007
Rosamond Gifford Zoo “Revs Up” for End of the Summer Block Party
September 4, 2007
Rosamond Gifford Zoo to Host “Wild” Event
August 23, 2007
Rosamond Gifford Zoo’s Penguin Chicks Continue to Make a Splash
August 13, 2007
Rosamond Gifford Zoo to Celebrate Siri's 40th Birthday
August 10, 2007
Zoo Celebrates Birth of Golden Lion Tamarins, White-Lipped Deer and Red Panda
August 2, 2007
Zoo's Three Penguin Chicks Have Been Named
July 23, 2007
Forecast is "Cool" for Penguin Palooza
July 17, 2007
County Executive, Nicholas Pirro, helps the Zoo celebrate National Zoo Keeper Week
July 4, 2007
Tuesday Nights at the Zoo: A Sunset Safari Begins at the Zoo
June 20, 2007
Rosamond Gifford Zoo Opens Ocelot Exhibit
June 14, 2007
Zoo Announces Birth of Penguin Chicks
May 30, 2007
Rosamond Gifford Zoo Preparing for Brew at the Zoo
May 10, 2007
Rosamond Gifford Zoo to Celebrate Bear Awareness Week
April 30, 2007
Fiesta de las Aves Celebrates Birds & Latino Cultures at the Zoo
April 17, 2007
Eco-Expo Celebrates Earth Day at the Zoo
April 4, 2007
Rosamond Gifford Zoo to Offer Exciting Programs During Spring Break
April 2, 2007
Friends of the Rosamond Gifford Zoo to Hold Annual Meeting
March 26, 2007
Hop on Out to Breakfast & Lunch with the Bunny
February 16, 2007
Rosamond Gifford Zoo to Offer Special Programs During February Break
January 30, 2007
Friends of the Zoo Hire & Promote Employees
January 10, 2007
Shoppingtown Mall Donates to Zoo, Encourages Volunteerism
January 3, 2007
Cockatiel Found at Zoo Reunited with Owner
