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Rosamond Cup: A Hole in One for Our Zoo
Fans of golf, wildlife, and community support, rejoice!
Supported by Tompkins Community Bank, the first-ever Rosamond Cup will happen on Monday, September 15, 2025 at the Tuscarora Golf Club in Marcellus, NY, just a…
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Invasive Species in NYS: Who They Are, Why They’re Here, and What YOU Can Do About Them
An invasive species is a species of wildlife or plant life that has taken up residence somewhere other than its native habitat, usually by way of unnatural human intervention.
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For Birds, Weathering is More Than Just Fair. It’s High-Quality Care That Promotes Good Welfare!
One of the most common questions that the Rosamond Gifford Zoo’s animal care team hear about the birds of prey in our Weathering Yard is, “What are those birds doing?”…
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Humans, Elephants, and Honeybees: Coexisting Via Avoidance
Whether due to agricultural development or urbanization, widespread habitat destruction repeatedly forces wildlife to confront human civilizations more and more often.
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Benefits for You and Benefits for the Zoo: Membership Appreciation Days
With an average of 10,000 membership households, membership is a cornerstone source of support that plays a critical role in helping the Friends of the Rosamond Gifford Zoo live our…
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Henninger High School Students Bring Wildlife Wonders and Career-Readiness to the Rosamond Gifford Zoo
On June 6, 2024, a group of ninth-grade students from Syracuse City School District’s (SCSD) Henninger High School, in partnership with The Manufacturers’ Association (MACNY) and Partners for Education &…
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Where Creation Meets Conservation
Homer Junior High School’s Animal Sculptures on Exhibit Now!
Guests of the Rosamond Gifford Zoo have the exciting chance to view exclusive artwork created by 31 eighth-grade students at Homer Junior…
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Conferencing and Collaborating: Creating an Elephant Knowledge Archive
Animal care and husbandry is a collaborative field that constantly evolves.
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Minimizing Stress and Maximizing Animal Welfare During Zoo Events
Promoting good animal welfare is, without a doubt, the top priority of both the Rosamond Gifford Zoo and the Friends of the Rosamond Gifford Zoo.
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Shearing is Caring
The arrival of spring can be a tricky thing to pinpoint in Syracuse, NY.
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