09/01/2024
On Monday, September 2nd, join us in celebrating the unofficial end of summer with a special "Pay What You Can" admission day. Bring the family out and create end-of-summer memories!
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Founded in 1875, Binghamton's Ross Park Zoo is the fifth oldest zoo in the country. Managed by the Southern Tier Zoological Society, the Ross Park Zoo is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing a quality zoological facility for the purposes of conservation, education, and recreation.
09/01/2024
Ross Park Zoo is the only venue in the Southern Tier certified by Kulture City as Sensory Inclusive and we're proud to be a part of the Museums for All initiative of the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Ross Park Zoo is your community zoo and we're taking steps every day to build an inclusive conservation community. You can help us achieve our mission by supporting our work today. https://ow.ly/gXSn50TbzFn
08/31/2024
I scream you scream, we all scream for garlic ice cream! That's right, today's the day for all things Garlic! Our friends from American Civic Association - Binghamton are hosting their annual Garlic Festival today at Ross Park. Your admission to the Garlic Festival gets you a discount coupon for regular admission to the zoo, so stop by and support the great work of the American Civic Association and use your discount on your next visit to the zoo!
08/26/2024
Ross Park Zoo has joined forces with the African Penguin SAFE Program to help save African Penguins!
Visit rossparkzoo.org/conservationcrew to read our weekly blog posts! Have a topic of interest? Let us know in the comment section below!
08/25/2024
Are you ready for your Wild Encounter? Book today by visiting https://rossparkzoo.org/encounters/
08/25/2024
Have you been to one of our Wild About Reading events this summer? Thursday, August 29th, will be our last Wild About Reading this summer. You don't want to miss out!
08/22/2024
We love it when visitors send us their photos! Thanks, Denise, for sharing this great picture of Linda, our Green Aracari. Ross Park Zoo is open daily from 10 am to 4 pm. With cooler weather this week, you can expect our animals to be more active. Stop in and visit with your favorites this week!
08/21/2024
Join us Thursday, August 29th, at our Nature Post for the final Wild About Reading summer event! This week, our story will feature the kapok tree and some rainforest animals you can find there.
08/19/2024
Looking to have a future in conservation work? Here are a few tips to get you started, brought to you by a topic suggestion from one of our readers!
Visit rossparkzoo.org/conservationcrew to read our weekly blog posts! Have a topic of interest? Let us know in the comment section below!
08/18/2024
We want to give a huge shout-out to the Binghamton University transfer students who spent some time volunteering with us on Friday. Thank you!
08/18/2024
Sure, small primates like marmosets and spider monkeys look pretty darn cute, but they're not pets. in New York and many other states, it is illegal to own any monkey. Thanks to our friends at The Association of Zoos and Aquariums, Wildlife Trafficking Alliance, and the ifaw you can learn more about the campaign and how you can help combat illegal wildlife trafficking by checking out this video https://ow.ly/JoHe50T02iH
08/15/2024
Don't miss your chance to experience our Red Panda Wild Encounter! Visit https://rossparkzoo.org/encounters/ to book your Wild Encounter today!
08/14/2024
Join us this Thursday by our Lemur habitat for our next Wild About Reading program! Can you guess what our featured animal will be this week?
08/12/2024
Happy World Elephant Day! Learn how this keystone species is shaping its environment 🐘
Visit rossparkzoo.org/conservationcrew to read our weekly blog posts! Have a topic of interest? Let us know in the comment section below!
08/11/2024
Kellyn is one of the certified group fitness instructors leading our Wild About Wellness classes at the zoo. She teaches Full-Body Conditioning on Saturdays from 9 to 10 a.m.
Kellyn loves being outside and exercising. She believes leading an active lifestyle is empowering and loves the energy and confidence she gets from a good workout. She's excited to share her love for fitness and the outdoors! You can sign up for Kellyn's class and find more classes by visiting our website, https://rossparkzoo.org/wild-about-wellness/
Wild About Wellness Classes are FREE with your zoo membership!
08/11/2024
When you purchase a membership in August, we'll give you a coupon for a FREE souvenir grain cup. Our friends in the Valley Dental Pediatrics Children's Zoo will thank you! , a zoo membership, pays for itself in as little as three visits, and you can buy your membership online or during your next visit to the zoo! You purchase your membership online at https://rossparkzoo.org/membership/
08/09/2024
Due to the forecast for the potential for flash flooding and heavy rains, the zoo will be closed today. We encourage everyone to stay safe during the storm and follow our friends at Broome County Office of Emergency Services for the latest updates on the storm and flooding in our area. We look forward to seeing everyone at the zoo tomorrow when we will reopen our gates at 10 am.
Stay safe and be weather aware!
08/08/2024
Join us today for Wild About Reading for a sloth-inspired story and craft activity!
Wild About Reading is FREE with zoo admission and will take place at 11 am at our Nature. After Wild About Reading, make sure you take a trip through our New World Tropics, where you can meet Patience, our sloth.
08/07/2024
Last week, we had a blast with a story and craft featuring tortoises at Wild About Reading. This week, we're featuring a story and craft inspired by sloths! Make sure you stop by our Nature Post at the top of the zoo on Thursday at 11 a.m. for all the fun. After Wild About Reading, you can head over to New World Tropics and visit with Patience, our sloth.
Wild About Reading is FREE with your regular zoo admission.
08/05/2024
New dates are now available for our Fall Red Panda Wild Encounters Session! Visit https://rossparkzoo.org/encounters/ to book your Wild Encounter today!
08/05/2024
This month we are highlighting our Fennec Foxes and raising awareness about Wildlife Trafficking!
Visit rossparkzoo.org/conservationcrew to read our weekly blog posts! Have a topic of interest? Let us know in the comment section below!
08/04/2024
Meet Sayid, our male fennec fox. On your next visit to the zoo, you can see Sayid in his habitat in the Wonders of Nature Building. Despite being the smallest canid, fennec foxes have massive ears. Their large ears are just one of several adaptations that make them desert specialists. Their ears allow them to track prey underground more easily and also help regulate their body temperature by dissipating heat.
Contributing to our Animal Care Fund can help support Sayid's care. All funds contributed to our Animal Care Fund go directly to the care of the animals at Ross Park Zoo. You can give online at https://ow.ly/SCz150SQLUU or mail a check to the Ross Park Zoo, 185 Park Avenue, Binghamton, NY 13903.
08/04/2024
Ever wonder what makes penguins such great swimmers? Maybe you wonder what their favorite food is. Do you know the names of our penguins? Learn more about our African penguin colony and what you can do to help protect penguins in the wild during our Penguin Keeper Talk at 11 am.
08/01/2024
Wild About Reading is back! Join us Thursdays in August from 11 am - noon for Wild About Reading. Our docents will provide a story and craft highlighting one of the animals that call Ross Park Zoo home. To kick things off, our first session will feature tortoises and will be held at the Nature Post near our tortoise yard.
Wild About Reading is FREE with your zoo admission! We can't wait to see you at the zoo!
07/30/2024
Ross Park Zoo will be closed today, Tuesday, July 30, 2024, for a staff development day. We apologize for any inconvenience and look forward to reopening on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at 10 a.m. We'll see you then!
07/29/2024
Ross Park Zoo will be closed on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, for a staff development day. We apologize for any inconvenience and look forward to reopening on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at 10 a.m. We'll see you then!
07/29/2024
Join us in celebrating World Nature Conservation Day and learning what you can do to make a difference in your community!
Visit rossparkzoo.org/conservationcrew to read our weekly blog posts! Have a topic of interest? Let us know in the comment section below!
07/28/2024
On July 28, 1875, Erastus and Cornelia Ross deeded 90 acres of land, becoming Binghamton's first public park and home to America's 5th zoo. Ross Park has long been a place where the community comes together. This has included entertainment at the park's amphitheater, which was originally a wooden structure located by Park Creek. As a result of flooding, the new amphitheater was built and has continued to serve as a site for movies, concerts, and much more.
07/27/2024
This weekend, we're celebrating the creation of Ross Park and the Ross Park Zoo! On July 28, 1875, Erastus and Cornelia Ross donated the land to the City of Binghamton that would become Ross Park. As we reflect on the nearly 150-year history of the park and look forward to the next 150, we want everyone to be able to enjoy everything Ross Park and the Ross Park Zoo has to offer. So, on Saturday, July 27th, and Sunday, July 28th, we are capping admission at $18.75 per family. Come out and show your support for our community's zoo!
You can help preserve this community asset by joining our 1875 Club! Sign up today to start making your monthly gift of $18.75. https://ow.ly/z3YJ50SLvpj
07/26/2024
Congratulations to our very own Becca on being featured by Sand Cat SSP for National Zoo Keeper Week! Becca is just one of the amazing professionals ensuring the animals at the Ross Park Zoo receive the highest level of care. We’re lucky to have such an amazing team!
Our final National Zookeeper Week feature is Rebecca from Ross Park Zoo! Rebecca devotes her time and energy ensuring the sand cats under her care are happy and healthy! Here is what she enjoys about working with these fascinating felines!
“How you can be very involved with them, whether that be training, their enrichment but also the day to day husbandry, it creates a really strong bond between keeper and the Individual cats and the trust you build with them!”
Thank you Rebecca for all your hard work and passion year round! We appreciate you!😸
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We want to give a huge shout-out to the Binghamton University transfer students who spent some time volunteering with us on Friday. Thank you! #TransferStudents #Volunteering #ThankYou
Sundae Safari 2024 was a resounding success, and we have a lot of people to thank, including the sold-out crowd who showed up and supported the zoo. Ross Park Zoo is our community’s zoo and is a testament to the community's unwavering support. We are deeply grateful to everyone who came out and had a fantastic time with our amazing sundae architects. This year’s teams' creativity was outstanding, and we are thankful for your active participation! ACHIEVE, Catholic Schools of Broome County, Fairview Recovery Services, Inc., Mothers & Babies Perinatal Network of SCNY, Inc., Phelps Mansion Museum, Roberson Museum and Science Center, and Southern Tier Independence Center you were all great and we're so happy you were able to join us! Thank you to our sponsors, Clean Hamper, NBT Bank, and SERVPRO of Broome, Tompkins & Tioga Counties! We are already looking forward to the next Sundae Safari and the exciting creations the teams will bring to the bowl. Your continued support and participation are what make these events truly special. We can’t wait to see you there!
Wild About Wellness Community Classes return to the Ross Park Zoo on July 1st. This summer, we’re offering Low Impact Cardio on Tuesdays, Abs & Glutes on Wednesdays, Cardio Conditioning on Fridays, or Full Body Strengthening on Saturdays. Classes are $10 per session for not-yet-members and are FREE with your zoo membership. Check out our class schedule and sign up today at www.rossparkzoo.org/events #WildAboutWellness #RossParkZoo #GetFitAtTheZoo
World Rainforest Day is Saturday, June 22nd. Help us celebrate this important day by taking steps to help protect these critical habitats around the world. We challenge you to do just one thing this year, knowing that your action can make a difference for the incredible diversity of animals that call rainforests home worldwide. From buying bird-friendly coffee to taking public transportation to donating to rainforest conservation organizations, each of us has the power to play a role in preserving rainforests worldwide. What action will you take this year? Thank you to our Rainforest sponsors NBT Bank , Wild Birds Unlimited , Barney & Dickenson Inc. , Legacy Bay Townhomes , and Summit Chase Apartment Homes
Happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there! Join us on Sunday, June 16th, as we celebrate our dads at the zoo. Grab Dad and come down to the zoo. Gates open at 10 am, and our last admission is at 3 pm. Did we mention dads get in free? #FreeAdmission #FathersDay #FamilyFun
Our 1st Eco-Trip Team of the year is on their way to South Africa 🇿🇦🐘 Stay tuned to see what our team is up to this week!
More than a zoo, Ross Park Zoo is a gateway connecting our community with the natural world around us. As we celebrate World Environment Day, we reflect on our past and look forward to our future. Help us create a strong future for the zoo by liking and sharing our video. We look forward to seeing you soon! The zoo is open daily from 10 am to 4 pm, with our last admission at 3 pm.
@followers Do you have your tickets for this year's Feast for the Beasts? Your final chance to buy tickets is midnight on Sunday, May 18th! Don't miss out on your chance to win cool baskets and animal art! Get your tickets now at rossparkzoo.org/feast
Zippy Memorial Video
We are saddened to share the passing of Zippy, our cougar. Our dedicated animal care staff had noticed a decrease in Zippy’s weight and appetite. Unable to determine the cause of the change in her appetite, Zippy was sedated this morning, so our veterinarian could complete a thorough exam. Through ultrasound and blood tests, Zippy’s change in condition was determined to be the result of kidney failure. In consultation with the zoo’s veterinarian, Zippy was humanely euthanized. Zippy was a force of nature, often seen prowling her habitat. Zippy came to the zoo 15 years ago after being surrendered by a family in California who believed she was abandoned. Unable to be released back into the wild, the California Department of Fish and Game arranged to bring Zippy to the Ross Park Zoo. Cougars are known for their fierce nature, and Zippy was no exception. Her unique personality was felt throughout the zoo as she would often be found 'stalking' visitors and staff. As she grew older, her activity level decreased, but she still managed to capture the squirrel that mistakenly entered her habitat, reminding us of her predator instincts. We consider it a privilege to have been a part of Zippy's life over the past 15 years while she called Ross Park Zoo home. In honor of Zippy, we urge you to remember a slogan known to many wildlife rehabilitators: “If you care, leave it there.” Zippy was more than just a cougar; she was our reminder of the importance of letting wildlife be wild, a responsibility we all share.
We agree with our red wolves Notch, Hunter and Max. This year's Feast for the Beasts is gonna be a "Howl" of good time! You don't want to miss out! The deadline to order your tickets is Thursday May 16th. Get your tickets today! https://ow.ly/YBPg50RFvlL #FOMO #Feast #ProtectWildlife
🍎🐾 Meet Ferguson, our 8-year-old male Red Panda, savoring his morning apple! 🍏 Did you know Red Pandas have a special pseudo thumb? It may not be like a primate's, but it helps them grip onto trees and hold their food, just like Ferguson is doing with his apple slice! 🌿👍 #RedPandaMagic #MorningRoutine Thanks to Keeper Leah for this great video! 📹
❄️🐼 Dive into the magic of Mei Li's snow day bliss from back in January! ❄️🎋 Watch as she cozies up with bamboo in our winter wonderland. 🐾✨ Thanks to Keeper Becca for capturing this adorable moment!
Love is in the air at Ross Park Zoo! 💕 Happy Valentine's Day from Shenmi and Ferguson, our adorable red panda couple! 🐾 Spread the love this Valentine's Day with a gift membership to Ross Park Zoo! 🎁 Purchase or renew a membership today and receive a special picture of one of our adorable animal pairs as a token of our appreciation. It's the perfect way to show your loved ones how much you care while supporting wildlife conservation. Whether you're spending the day with a special someone, family, or friends, we invite you to share in the joy and warmth of Valentine's Day at Ross Park Zoo. Wishing you a day filled with love, laughter, and unforgettable moments! #ValentinesDay #RedPandas #RossParkZooLove
🐾 Nestled in coziness! 🌿 Watch our adorable red pandas, Shenmi and Ferguson, as they enjoy their snug nestbox at Ross Park Zoo! If you listen closely with your sound on, you will hear some of the noises they make. 🦊✨ Join us daily from 10 AM to 4 PM (last admission at 3 PM) for a heartwarming visit with these lovable creatures. AND! If you'd like to get a little more up close and personal with our red pandas, there's a limited number of spots left in our Wild Encounters with Red Pandas program available through March! 🎉 Secure your spot now at rossparkzoo.org/encounters and make memories that last a lifetime! 🐼❤️ #RossParkZoo #RedPandaLove #WildEncounters #VisitUsToday
The zoo is beautiful in all seasons. Come take a lovely stroll through Ross Park Zoo today and visit the enchanting animals that call our park home! Open 10-4 daily with last admission at 3pm.
Thanks so much for your donated Christmas trees! Our goats are loving them! We are still accepting donated trees. Please ensure the trees are decoration-free, without hooks, tinsel, or any treatments (flocking, fire retardant, insecticide, etc.). Drop them off at 185 Park Avenue's delivery gate from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday to Friday, until January 30.
Which would you pick - the purple or the blue? Comment below your fave! Ross Park Zoo logo t-shirts are a great gift for the zoo lover in your life! They are currently on sale in our online store - get them at a discount while supplies last! Visit rossparkzoo.org/shop to shop now!
Thank you keeper Rebecca for this adorable video of Mei Li, one of our red pandas, enjoying lunch in the snow.
Red Panda Wild Encounters at the Ross Park Zoo are back and they are FLYING off the shelves! After announcing bookings this morning, spots are already one third gone. Spots are limited so don't sleep on this opportunity to get up close and personal with one of nature's most adorable creatures. There's so much to love and learn about these amazing animals. Book an encounter today at rossparkzoo.org/encounters and we can't wait to share the magic of conservation and empathy for these beautiful red pandas with you! https://rossparkzoo.org/encounters/
Grab your tickets before they sell out at rossparkzoo.org!
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Binghamton’s Ross Park Zoo is dedicated to promoting awareness and stewardship of our natural world, in our community and globally, through education, conservation, and community engagement. Located in historic Ross Park, the zoo was established in 1875, and is the fifth oldest zoo in the country.
The Ross Park Zoo is home to many animals, including rare and endangered species. We are wild about conservation, and there are many ways to support our efforts. The zoo’s Global Conservation Fund is awarded annually to one of our partners in support of wildlife conservation. In addition to our own efforts, we also partner with FrogWatch USA, Snow Leopard Trust, Fishing Cat Conservancy, Monarch Watch, Seafood Watch, I Love NY Water, and many other wonderful organizations.
Visit our website at www.rossparkzoo.org for more information on our conservation efforts, upcoming events, educational programs, and more. Connect with us on social media @rossparkzoo and share your photos with us!
