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Event list
Breakfast with the Bunny
March 25
- April 2
SAVE THE DATES! Breakfast with the Bunny Saturdays and Sundays, March 25, 26 and April 1, 2 Come visit the Easter Bunny at the zoo and enjoy a fun-filled morning of delicious food and activitie ...
Breakfast with the Bunny
March 26
- April 2
SAVE THE DATES! Breakfast with the Bunny Saturdays and Sundays, March 25, 26 and April 1, 2 Come visit the Easter Bunny at the zoo and enjoy a fun-filled morning of delicious food and activitie ...
Plant Propagation
March 29
Looking for an easy way to add a houseplant to your home? Join us for a fun, free event on Wednesday, March 29 organized by the CCE master gardeners and SUNY ESF. Stop in the zoo's classroom any ti ...
Kids' Night Out
March 31
Looking for a night out? Drop your kids off at the zoo to party like an animal! Kids will enjoy pizza upon arrival, meet animals up close, tour the zoo after hours, make crafts and play games throu ...
Breakfast with the Bunny
April 1
- April 2
SAVE THE DATES! Breakfast with the Bunny Saturdays and Sundays, March 25, 26 and April 1, 2 Come visit the Easter Bunny at the zoo and enjoy a fun-filled morning of delicious food and activitie ...
Animal Egg-stravaganza
April 2
Watch the animals as they enjoy their very own “Egg-Stravaganza.” A variety of animals will receive eggs and egg-shaped enrichment items throughout the day. Don’t miss this egg-citing event! P ...
Breakfast with the Bunny
April 2
SAVE THE DATES! Breakfast with the Bunny Saturdays and Sundays, March 25, 26 and April 1, 2 Come visit the Easter Bunny at the zoo and enjoy a fun-filled morning of delicious food and activitie ...
Easter Brunch
April 9
Easter Brunch | Sunday, April 9 Join us for a wildly unique Easter Sunday celebration. Stay tuned to our website and social media for updates! Members: Adult $32.95 | Children (Ages 3-12) $15.9 ...
Adult Zoo Camp
April 15
Why should kids have all the fun at the zoo camp? Enjoy a variety of activities including arts and crafts, making enrichment for our animals, meeting animal ambassadors and more. Immerse yourself i ...
Novelis Party for the Planet: Earth Day Clean Up
April 21
The first of a two-day celebration of Planet Earth - Clean Up, Create, and Connect! We invite the community to help spruce up the zoo grounds. Sign up for “Clean Up” to help with weeding, raki ...
Novelis Party for the Planet
April 22
The zoo’s annual Earth Day celebration brings dozens of conservation groups and thousands of visitors to the zoo to spotlight nature conservation and saving species. The event features animal demo ...
Zoo Run Run
April 22
Get out and get moving on behalf of the Rosamond Gifford Zoo on April 22 at our annual 5K zoo run! Join the race as a lone wolf, or build a team and run with the pack and help support the zoo’ ...
Kids' Night Out
April 28
Looking for a night out? Drop your kids off at the zoo to party like an animal! Kids will enjoy pizza upon arrival, meet animals up close, tour the zoo after hours, make crafts and play games throu ...
LGBTQ+ Family Day of Visibility
May 7
Join us for a special day celebrating the rainbow of families in our community! Enjoy special keeper talks, exhibitors, entertainment, activities and much more! Stay tuned to our social media an ...
Senior Citizens Appreciation Day presented by Hill Insurance Service, LLC
May 10
Wednesday, May 10, 2023 Free admission for seniors 62+ from 8:30 a.m. – Noon Join us for a special early-morning experience at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo created especially for senior citizens( ...
Adult Zoo Camp
May 13
Why should kids have all the fun at the zoo camp? Enjoy a variety of activities including arts and crafts, making enrichment for our animals, meeting animal ambassadors and more. Immerse yourself i ...
Mother's Day Brunch
May 14
SAVE THE DATE! Mother's Day Brunch | Sunday, May 14 We invite you to join us for a wildly unique Mother's Day Brunch. Stay tuned to our website and social media for updates! Additional detai ...
Kids' Night Out
May 19
Looking for a night out? Drop your kids off at the zoo to party like an animal! Kids will enjoy pizza upon arrival, meet animals up close, tour the zoo after hours, make crafts and play games throu ...
Tee Off FORE the Animals Golf Tournament
June 26
Spend a late-spring day playing golf for a very worthy cause on one of the most coveted golf courses in the state of New York – the elegant and historic Bellevue Country Club. Designed by the w ...
Penguin Palooza!
July 10
Kids of all ages enjoy this ice cream party around the zoo’s Penguin Coast exhibit, featuring an incredible array of fun activities, entertainment, free ice cream, kid-friendly foods, music, fac ...
Brew at the Zoo
August 5
More than 2,000 guests sell out this annual beer tasting event featuring a selection of craft beers and beverages from the Central New York region. In addition to over 100 beverage tastings, enjoy ...
Asian Elephant Extravaganza
August 19
This annual event celebrates the Rosamond Gifford Zoo’s Asian elephant herd and the cultural traditions of their native countries in South Asia. Friends of the Zoo and the zoo’s elephant team ...
Fall Conservation Bash
September 22
The Friends of the Rosamond Gifford Zoo Board of Directors invite you to join us for an elegant, autumn evening celebration with... delicious, gourmet mix and mingle stations a bounty of savory ...
Zoo Boo
October 14
- October 29
Trick or treat with the animals! Join us for a "kooky-not-spooky" daytime Halloween celebration. The zoo transforms into a hauntingly fun destination for the whole family with trick-or-treat st ...
Zoo Boo
October 15
- October 29
Trick or treat with the animals! Join us for a "kooky-not-spooky" daytime Halloween celebration. The zoo transforms into a hauntingly fun destination for the whole family with trick-or-treat st ...
Zoo Boo
October 21
- October 29
Trick or treat with the animals! Join us for a "kooky-not-spooky" daytime Halloween celebration. The zoo transforms into a hauntingly fun destination for the whole family with trick-or-treat st ...
Zoo Boo
October 22
- October 29
Trick or treat with the animals! Join us for a "kooky-not-spooky" daytime Halloween celebration. The zoo transforms into a hauntingly fun destination for the whole family with trick-or-treat st ...
Zoo Boo
October 28
- October 29
Trick or treat with the animals! Join us for a "kooky-not-spooky" daytime Halloween celebration. The zoo transforms into a hauntingly fun destination for the whole family with trick-or-treat st ...
Zoo Boo
October 29
Trick or treat with the animals! Join us for a "kooky-not-spooky" daytime Halloween celebration. The zoo transforms into a hauntingly fun destination for the whole family with trick-or-treat st ...
Holiday Nights
December 1
- December 16
Enjoy a festive and fun after-hours stroll amid sparkling displays of holiday lights that transform the zoo into a winter wonderland. Warm up by the fire pits and enjoy hot chocolate, s’mores, l ...
Holiday Nights
December 2
- December 16
Enjoy a festive and fun after-hours stroll amid sparkling displays of holiday lights that transform the zoo into a winter wonderland. Warm up by the fire pits and enjoy hot chocolate, s’mores, l ...
Holiday Nights
December 8
- December 16
Enjoy a festive and fun after-hours stroll amid sparkling displays of holiday lights that transform the zoo into a winter wonderland. Warm up by the fire pits and enjoy hot chocolate, s’mores, l ...
Holiday Nights
December 9
- December 16
Enjoy a festive and fun after-hours stroll amid sparkling displays of holiday lights that transform the zoo into a winter wonderland. Warm up by the fire pits and enjoy hot chocolate, s’mores, l ...
Holiday Nights
December 15
- December 16
Enjoy a festive and fun after-hours stroll amid sparkling displays of holiday lights that transform the zoo into a winter wonderland. Warm up by the fire pits and enjoy hot chocolate, s’mores, l ...
Holiday Nights
December 16
Enjoy a festive and fun after-hours stroll amid sparkling displays of holiday lights that transform the zoo into a winter wonderland. Warm up by the fire pits and enjoy hot chocolate, s’mores, l ...
Noon Year's Eve
December 31
Noon Year’s Eve is a kid-friendly celebration that allows youngsters to experience all the fun of welcoming a new year while keeping bedtime in mind – including a dance party, noisemakers, spar ...