Holiday Nights 2021
Fridays and Saturdays
December 3-18
5:30-8:30 p.m.
Celebrate the season at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo this December! The zoo will transform into a winter wonderland for Holiday Nights – a new after-hours event for all to enjoy. Sing along with holiday carolers, visit with Santa, gather around and warm up by glowing fire pits with family and friends, enjoy festive lighting, ice sculpture carving, animals, and much more! Hot cocoa and S’mores available for purchase (individual S'more package $2; family S'more package $6.) You won’t want to miss this fun opportunity to celebrate the season with loved ones – get your tickets today!
Children under 2 years of age FREE
Advance Sale Tickets:
Members: $7 | Non-Members: $8
Day Of Tickets:
Members: $8
(Ticket link active on event dates only)
Day Of Tickets:
Non-Members: $9
(Ticket link active on event dates only)
Make sure your membership information is up to date by creating an account with our new online registration form below.
Schedule
5:30-8 p.m. - Visit with Santa | Courtyard Gazebo
5:30-6 p.m. - Entertainment by CirqOvation
5:45-6:15 p.m. - Holiday Carolers Perform | Courtyard Terrace
6-8 p.m. - Ice Carving Demonstrations by The Ice Farm | Northwestern Mutual Animal Encounter
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6:15-7:15 p.m. - Entertainment by CirqOvation
7:15-7:45 p.m. - Holiday Carolers Perform | Courtyard Terrace
7:30-8 p.m. - Entertainment by CirqOvation
*Schedule subject to change daily
Participating Choirs and Carolers Schedule:
Friday, December 3 | 7:15 - 7:45 p.m. - Syracuse Pops Chorus
Saturday, December 4 | 5:45 - 6:15 p.m. - Liverpool Community Chorus
Friday, December 10 | 5:45 - 6:15 p.m. - Nottingham High School Advanced Band
Friday, December 10 | 7:15 - 7:45 p.m. - Ecotones (SUNY ESF)
Friday, December 17 | 5:45 - 6:15 p.m. - Solvay Vocal Jazz
Friday, December 17 | 7:15 - 7:45 p.m. - Onondaga Hill Middle School Select Choir (Harmonizers)
Saturday, December 18 | 5:45 - 6:15 p.m. - Christian Brothers Academy & Syracuse Academy of Science Combined Choirs
Download a social story that outlines the Holiday Nights experience before our arrival
Social stories help set the expectations for the event in a simple text and visual format. These stories are designed to benefit individuals who are neurodivergent but are also beneficial to anyone wanting to know more about what to expect at an event.
Holiday Marketplace - Calling Local Artisans and Businesses...
A great opportunity for local artisans and businesses to participate in the Holiday Nights Marketplace located in the courtyard. Exhibitors are asked to participate in all weather. For more information please contact Heidi Strong at hstrong@rosamondgiffordzoo.org or Erin Sawyer at esawyer@rosamondgiffordzoo.org.
Sponsorship Opportunities
For more information, to sponsor or participate, please contact Heidi Strong, Director of Development at hstrong@rosamondgiffordzoo.org or (315) 435-8511 x8526
