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Admission from $9. Open DAILY from 10 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
Rosamond Gifford Zoo in Syracuse features the USS Antiquities Cave/Aquarium, home to newly arrived elephant shrews, alongside animals like Amur leopard Grover in expansive habitats where visitors explore on foot. The zoo hosts seasonal events including Zoo Boo and a Fall Festival, with animal encounters available to book. Visitors can rent strollers or wheelchairs at the Membership Desk, grab food at the HoneyBee Café or Hofmann Dog Haus, and browse the Curious Cub Gift Shop. The Helga Beck Asian Elephant Preserve and Wildlife Trail anchor major sections of the grounds. U.S. Veterans, Active Military, and Active Military spouses receive free admission for up to four people total when the veteran is present. The zoo publishes admission prices online at rosamondgiffordzoo.org.
Hours: OPEN DAILY from 10 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
Prices and hours quoted from rosamondgiffordzoo.org. Prices can change — the link above goes to the page they came from.
4 reasons to go, each in the venue’s own words, with the date we checked it.
Dec 4 – 19Event
The zoo transforms into a winter wonderland with sparkling holiday lights, visits with Santa and friends, fire pits, hot chocolate, s'mores, live holiday music, carolers, roving entertainers, a holiday market, crafts, and a Holiday Village.
Check event details and ticket requirements with the venue.
“DECEMBER 4-19 (Fridays and Saturdays)5-8 p.m.”
Dec 5DECEMBER 4-19 (Fridays and Saturdays)5-8 p.m.Regular dates
An after-hours festive stroll with sparkling holiday light displays, visits with Santa, fire pits, hot chocolate, s'mores, live holiday music performances, carolers, roving entertainers, and a holiday market.
Check event details and ticket requirements with the venue.
“DECEMBER 4-19 (Fridays and Saturdays)5-8 p.m.”
Dec 11DECEMBER 4-19 (Fridays and Saturdays)5-8 p.m.Regular dates
An after-hours festive stroll with sparkling holiday light displays, visits with Santa, fire pits, hot chocolate, s'mores, live holiday music performances, carolers, roving entertainers, and a holiday market.
Check event details and ticket requirements with the venue.
“DECEMBER 4-19 (Fridays and Saturdays)5-8 p.m.”
Dec 12DECEMBER 4-19 (Fridays and Saturdays)5-8 p.m.Regular dates
An after-hours festive stroll with sparkling holiday light displays, visits with Santa, fire pits, hot chocolate, s'mores, live holiday music performances, carolers, roving entertainers, and a holiday market.
Check event details and ticket requirements with the venue.
“DECEMBER 4-19 (Fridays and Saturdays)5-8 p.m.”
Free admission for U.S. Veterans, Active Military, and Active Military spouse plus up to three family members (maximum 4 people total)
“Free Admission for Veterans/Active Military/Active Military spouse and up to three family members for a maximum of 4 people. Veteran must be present to receive discount.”
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Mon–Thu: 2:00 – 9:00 PM; Fri: 12:00 – 10:00 PM; Sat: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Sun: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
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