Fall Festival
October 3 & 4
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Celebrate all things fall with the Friends of the Rosamond Gifford Zoo on October 3 & 4 from 10 a.m.- 3 p.m.! This weekend-long festival brings together the Central New York area’s fall favorites, featuring creature chats, local vendors, autumnal activities, games (including corn hole, pumpkin bowling, ring toss, and Jenga), and, of course, fabulous foliage photo opportunities with selfie stations throughout the zoo grounds. The event is FREE for members or included with zoo admission.
Schedule
11 a.m. | Creature Chat: Contact Barn
2 p.m. | Creature Chat: Contact Barn
Special Fall Menu Items
Sourced locally and made fresh, find your new fall favorite food and drink at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo! We will have specialty items at our concession locations on October 3 & 4 as we celebrate Fall Fest!
HoneyBee Café: (Mobile Ordering Available)
- Fall Food Menu
- Fall Coffee Menu
- Apple Cider Donut Holes
- Chili & Cornbread
- Apple Turnovers
- Hard Cider
- Apple Cider
Hofmann Dog Haus: Located in the courtyard across from Primate Park
- Regular Menu
- Chili & Cornbread
- Apple Cider
- Apple Cider Slushies
- Maple Mustard Pretzel
Trunk & Tusk: Located by the entrance to the Helga Beck Asian Elephant Preserve on the Wildlife Trail.
- Regular Menu
- Hard Cider
- Apple Cider
Thank You to our 2026 Sponsors!
Exhibiting Sponsor
Calling All Local Artisans and Businesses!
Friends of the Zoo is offering a great opportunity for local artisans and businesses to participate in the Fall Festival.
To apply - fill out the online form.
APPLY TODAY!
For more information, please contact Development Manager Olivia Toro at [email protected] or (315) 435-8511 x8518
