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Wednesday, June 05, 2013  The Northwestern Mutual Animal Encounter opened at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo on Wednesday.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  A new Fennec Fox was born at the Syracuse Zoo.

Friday, May 10, 2013  If you're looking for something to do for Mom for Mother’s Day this weekend, why not bring her to the zoo to witness a bond between a mother monkey and her newborn? A Patas Monkey was born at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo on April 29th, but we are just now getting our first look. The zoo announced the birth Friday.

Monday, April 01, 2013  The Rosamond Gifford Zoo has week full of activities planned for children and families to enjoy during spring break.

Friday, December 21, 2012  Meet  Zarina, the youngest Patas Monkey, and "golden" addition to the Rosamond Gifford Zoo. After a week of voting, the community selected the name submitted by Marishka Biela, 7, from Bernhard's Bay.

Thursday, December 13, 2012  The Rosamond Gifford Zoo will be closed Thursday, December 13, 2012, due to a loss of power.

Friday, December 07, 2012  A 21 year old woman gave birth by the duck pond at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo in Syracuse Friday. Rural Metro Ambulance spokesperson Melissa Fleischmann says the woman was visiting the zoo as part of a group when she went into labor.

Tuesday, November 20, 2012  The Rosamond Gifford Zoo is announced the arrival of a male elephant, Doc, who came to the zoo from the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Center for Elephant Conservation. The 15-year-old bull arrived in Syracuse on November 15.

Saturday, November 10, 2012  Syracuse Zoo, Liverpool Library offering something special this weekend

Thursday, September 06, 2012  The Rosamond Gifford Zoo announced today the winners in the zoo's snow leopard naming contest.

Wednesday, August 29, 2012  The Rosamond Gifford Zoo has picked the finalists in its snow leopard naming contest for the cubs born earlier this month.

Friday, August 17, 2012  The Rosamond Gifford Zoo announced the birth of two male snow leopard cubs that were born in mid-June.

Wednesday, August 01, 2012  The Rosamond Gifford Zoo announced the birth of a markhor, a member of the goat family.

Thursday, June 28, 2012  The Rosamond Gifford Zoo in Syracuse is welcoming first fennec foxes born at Syracuse’s zoo in 20 years.

Saturday, January 21, 2012  Tasting from 17 wineries owned by Cornell grads