The sand cat is not a good climber or jumper, but it is an excellent digger. It uses this digging ability to dig burrows in the sand to escape the heat of the day.
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10:30 a.m. |
Bird greeter in the lobby |
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10:30 a.m. |
Meet the keeper - indoor birds |
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11:15 a.m. |
Elephant Encounter |
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11:30 a.m. |
Penguin feeding demonstration |
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12:00 p.m. |
Meet the outreach animals (lobby) |
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1:30 p.m. |
Elephant Encounter |
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2:00 p.m. |
Meet the keeper - wildlife trails |
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2:30 p.m. |
Meet the keeper - outdoor birds |
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3:00 p.m. |
Meet the keeper - domestic animal barn |
Opened in June, Asian Elephant Preserve is home to the zoo's herd of seven elephants, including little Chuck, who was born in July 2008.
Be sure to check out the "new arrivals" page for information about new animals living at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo.
Rosamond Gifford Zoo • One Conservation Place, Syracuse, NY 13204 • (315) 435-8511
Joanne M. Mahoney, County Executive
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