Rosamond Gifford Zoo, Syracuse

Name: Rosamond Gifford Zoo
Address: 1 Conservation Pl, Syracuse, 13204-2590, United States
Telephone: +1 315-435-8511

#6 among attractions in Syracuse

Top attraction, Zoo, Park, Outdoor activities

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Facts and practical information

The Rosamond Gifford Zoo at Burnet Park is an AZA 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. 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. ()

Opened: 1914 (110 years ago)Animals: 900Elevation: 525 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 43°2'31"N, 76°10'51"W

Address

1 Conservation PlFar West SideSyracuse 13204-2590 United States

Contact

+1 315-435-8511

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Day trips

Rosamond Gifford Zoo – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Onondaga Creekwalk, James Pass Arboretum, Onondaga Park, Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

1.3 miE
Hiking, Hiking trail
Onondaga Creekwalk, Syracuse
33 min walk • The Onondaga Creekwalk is a mostly paved, partly bricked, multi-use trail running 4.8 miles in Syracuse, New York, which has so far seen more than three decades of planning, construction, and delays, starting in 1988.
0.5 miW
Park
James Pass Arboretum, Syracuse
14 min walk • The James Pass Arboretum was established by the City of Syracuse, New York through the philanthropy of Adelaide Salisbury Pass and family with the guidance and cooperation of the State College of Forestry to be a classic arboretum in the tradition of the Arnold Arboretum in...
1.3 miSE
Park, Playground
Onondaga Park, Syracuse
34 min walk • Onondaga Park is an 82.6-acre park in the city of Syracuse, New York. Man-made Hiawatha Lake is located within the park, which is situated in Syracuse's Strathmore neighborhood on the city's south side.
0.7 miN
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Syracuse
18 min walk • The Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus is a Catholic parish church and minor basilica in Syracuse, New York. It is located at 927 Park Avenue in the Westside neighborhood.
0.4 miNW
Monuments and statues
Tipperary Hill Heritage Memorial, Syracuse
11 min walk • The Tipperary Hill Heritage Memorial, dedicated in 1997, is located on Tipperary Hill in Syracuse, New York. The memorial was erected in honor of early citizens who, in the opinion of local residents, were brave sons of Ireland who stood up to City Hall and won the battle of the "Green over Red" traffic light.
~1180 ftSW
Park
Burnet Park, Syracuse
6 min walk • Burnet Park is the largest park in Syracuse, New York, USA, covering an area of 88 acres. It is located on the west end of the city, in the Far Westside in a neighborhood called Tipperary Hill.
0.7 miNE
Park, Sculpture
Lipe Art Park, Syracuse
18 min walk • Lipe Art Park is a public art project and outdoor art venue, and a public recreation space, comprising approximately 2 acres of vacant greenspace located on West Fayette Street in Syracuse, New York in the Warehouse District.
0.4 miN
Church
St. John the Baptist Greek Catholic Church, Syracuse
12 min walk • St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church is a parish of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church located in Syracuse, New York, at the corner of Tompkins Street and Wilbur Avenue. Constructed in 1913, it was the first Eastern Catholic church in the city.
1.3 miNE
Museum, Art gallery
The Warehouse, Syracuse
33 min walk • The Warehouse in Downtown Syracuse, New York, United States, is a former storage warehouse of the Syracuse-based Dunk and Bright Furniture Company. It was purchased in 2005 by Syracuse University, which renovated the building for classroom, gallery, and studio use at a cost of $9 million.
1.1 miW
Protected area
Westcott Reservoir, Syracuse
27 min walk • The Westcott Reservoir was an open 110-million-US-gallon reservoir that has since been replaced by twin 32 million gallon tanks, serving the City of Syracuse, New York.
0.8 miSW
43°2'1"N • 76°11'30"W
Western Lights Shopping Center, Syracuse
21 min walk • Shopping centre, Shopping

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Rosamond Gifford Zoo open?

Rosamond Gifford Zoo is open:

Monday 10 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Friday 10 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday 10 am - 4:30 pm
Sunday 10 am - 4:30 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Rosamond Gifford Zoo?

Nearby attractions include Burnet Park, Syracuse (6 min walk), Tipperary Hill, Syracuse (11 min walk), Tipperary Hill Heritage Memorial, Syracuse (11 min walk), Skunk City, Syracuse (12 min walk).