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Wednesday, June 12, 2013  The Rosamond Gifford Zoo announced the birth of a Chinese muntjac fawn, Fang. He is the first muntjac fawn born in Syracuse in 15 years.

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

Tuesday, June 04, 2013  Four OCC employees were honored by the Onondaga County Legislature and the American Heart Association for saving a man's life after he had a heart attack in front of the SRC Arena.

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.

Wednesday, March 20, 2013  A public safety officer checking a suspicious car parked behind a southwestern Michigan motel early Tuesday was more than a little surprised when a deer climbed out of the trunk.

Friday, March 08, 2013  The Rosamond Gifford Zoo announced the hatching of a female Humboldt penguin chick on Thursday.

Thursday, January 24, 2013  The Friends of the Rosamond Gifford Zoo at Burnet Park says it made its fifth and final payment, of $221,588, to Onondaga County Parks to complete its $1 million commitment to the Parks for Tomorrow II initiative.

Friday, January 11, 2013  The forecasted warm Central New York weekend started as a wet one on Friday, as rain poured throughout the region during the day.

Monday, January 07, 2013  Syracuse University is installing a system to collect the rainwater that runs off the 7-acre roof of the Carrier Dome and use it to flush toilets during events at the Dome.

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 20, 2012  Dog survived 7 months despite coyotes, other hazards.

Friday, December 14, 2012  Syracuse zoo welcomes two snow leopard cubs, hosting naming contest

Friday, December 14, 2012  The Rosamond Gifford Zoo in Syracuse is to reopen after a power outage caused by a power line that was accidentally cut.