The Rosamond Gifford Zoo at Burnet Park is an AZA (Association of Zoos & Aquariums) zoo in Syracuse, New York. It is owned and operated by Onondaga County Parks with support from the Friends of the Rosamond Gifford Zoo. The zoo is home to more than 900 animals representing 216 species on 43 acres (17 ha). Some of the more popular animals include Asian elephants, Humboldt penguins, Amur tigers, a Komodo dragon and the only Giant Pacific octopus exhibit in Central New York. The zoo opened a new Animal Health Center in 2022 that is the largest zoological medical center in New York state outside of the Bronx Zoo.
The Rosamond Gifford Zoo has been a continuously accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) since 1987.
Exhibits
U.S.S. Antiquities cave
The U.S.S. Antiquities cave is an exhibit that simulates a submarine voyage through time from life's earliest days in the ocean to creatures living on land. Exhibits range in size and include insects, freshwater and marine life, reptiles, and amphibians.
Adaptations of Animals
The Adaptations of Animals wing features animals that have evolved unique adaptations to help them survive in their native habitats. The Nocturnal Animals area is on a reverse light cycle to allow visitors to see animals that are active at night.
Diversity of Birds aviary
The Diversity of Birds aviary is a large, lofty free flight space that simulates a rainforest habitat and primarily features warm-weather birds from around the world.
Social Animals Building
This building is home to animals that live in social groups and includes Amur leopards, Cape porcupines, North American porcupines, Golden lion tamarins, Black-and-white ruffed lemurs, Meerkats and the winter quarters for the zoo's Komodo dragon.
Outdoor Birds
The zoo's large Waterfowl Pond showcases many aquatic birds including a flock of Chilean flamingos, Hooded mergansers, Common goldeneye, Ross's geese, Wood ducks, Cuban whistling ducks and many more.
Wildlife Trail
The Wildlife Trail is a 0.5-mile (0.8 km) trail that takes visitors past animals such as blue cranes, Red River hogs, Turkmenian markhor, Amur tigers, red wolf, Thorold's deer, red pandas, Humboldt penguins, Andean bears, Steller's sea eagles, gray wolves, Snow leopard, Reeve's muntjacs and Bactrian camels.
Helga Beck Asian Elephant Preserve
The exhibit is home to the zoo's elephant herd and features about 7 acres of outdoor grounds and a husbandry building with room for up to 12 elephants. The zoo cares for and breeds Asian elephants as part of the Species Survival Plan for this critically endangered species overseen by its accrediting organization, the Association of Zoos & Aquariums.
Domestic Animal Barn
The Domestic Animal Barn and yard are home to several endangered Heritage breeds of livestock.
Primate Park
Primate Park, which opened in 2010, is an outdoor exhibit with mesh walls, rope swings, large rocks and a waterfall feature. Siamangs, eastern black-and-white colobuses and common patas monkeys take turns in the outdoor space on a rotating basis in warm weather.
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