Events Calendar

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 ...