Zoo New York

12/20/2024

Interim Zoo Director Mark Irwin and Director of Operations Ryan Farris are cozy by the fire at Winter Wonderlights. Happening tonight until 8, and tomorrow 5-8!

12/19/2024

🐾 DON’T FORGET! 🐾
Winter Wonderlights is happening again this weekend, Friday and Saturday from 5-8 PM. You get a dazzling walk through our light displays, a meeting with Santa and Mrs. Claus, hot cocoa, and the opportunity to see our animals during their nighttime routines! Abe, our lynx, and his two sons, Cyber and Hyper, are ready to see you.

12/19/2024

We’re less than one week away from Christmas! Do you still need a gift idea? Consider the gift of education and excitement, by purchasing your loved one a membership to Zoo New York. It’s the gift that keeps on giving!

12/17/2024

🐾 New animal alert! 🐾

Meet Daisy! She is our opossum now viewable at the zoo. You will usually find her running on her wheel. You may notice Daisy is missing something…. her ears. She was brought under our care after her mother was killed and her siblings ate her ears. Now, she has a habitat at the Sci-Tech building on the zoo grounds.

Wondering about our other opossum, Rosie? She has been moved to another habitat under the care of our zookeepers for her retirement. She has access to all the comforts and accommodations that she needs, including her favorite comfy beds for napping. She’s being pampered in her old age.

Come visit Daisy during our Winter Wonderlights hours, Fridays & Saturdays 5-8 PM, or during our open hours, Saturdays and Sundays 11-3

12/16/2024

Did you know Zoo New York has a robust Homeschool Program? Now is the time to sign up! Your student will love being on-site with the animals, learning science, history, and zoology! To register, email [email protected]

12/12/2024

Are you still looking for Christmas gift ideas? Look no further. The zoo now has an "Adopt an Animal" initiative. Each purchase goes directly to the care of the animals, and you get a great gift out of it! These 'adoptions' can be made at the Zoo during Winter Wonderlights (Fridays and Saturdays 5-8 PM through the end of the month) OR when we are open to the public (Saturdays and Sundays 11 AM - 3 PM).

Alternatively, give the gift of experience, education and excitement with a Zoo membership! Your loved one can come visit the animals again and again, and will receive special perks by becoming a member. For more information, calls us at (315) 782-6180. Happy holidays! 🐾

12/12/2024

❄️ Announcement ❄️
To our loyal volunteers and sponsors, we are canceling tonight's volunteer/sponsor appreciation night out of an abundance of caution with the impending weather. However, we invite you to attend on another date of your choosing as our guest at Winter Wonderlights. We hope you will be able to attend and see the zoo all decked out with lights. Our mission is made possible thanks to your continued support and dedication. Thank you ALL for your efforts! Stay safe and warm, everyone!

12/11/2024

It looks like we're getting some more snow soon! ❄️
The animals at Zoo New York are loving it lately. Come see how they frolic and play! We are open to the public Saturdays and Sundays from 11 AM - 3 PM and we have our Winter Wonderlights event Fridays and Saturdays from 5-8 PM 🐾

12/09/2024

Today, our friends at BOCES enjoyed interacting with Cinna, our Netherland dwarf rabbit, and Sahara, our bearded dragon. These students are a great help to us, and it's beneficial for the animals to get socialization with them. Thanks, BOCES!

12/07/2024

It’s time for a giveaway! 🐾 We are partnering with our friends at Watertown Local Development Corp. to give away a Pack Membership! To enter, click into their post and follow the instructions.

The winner will be chosen December 16th, meaning it could be the perfect holiday gift 🎁

We look forward to seeing the entries!

🚨🚨 GIVEAWAY ALERT 🚨🚨

Did You Know? 🦌 The history of Zoo New York began back in 1920 when the Northern New York Trust Company donated two whitetail deer to Thompson Park and the City of Watertown. Today, Zoo New York has grown to become the second most visited attraction in the Thousand Islands Region!

We’re teaming up with Zoo New York for an exciting Pack Membership Giveaway! 🐾 Don’t miss your chance to enjoy this incredible local treasure all year round. Here's how you can enter:

👉 1️⃣ Like this post
👉 2️⃣ Tag 3 friends who love Zoo New York
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👉 4️⃣ Like & Follow our page (Watertown Local Development Corp.) and Zoo New York to stay in the loop!

Hurry! The lucky winner will be announced on Monday, December 16th! Good luck to everyone, and we can’t wait to see you at Zoo New York! 🍀

⚠️ Important Reminder: Beware of fake accounts! We will never ask you to click a link or register to claim a prize. The winner will be personally DM’d by us, and we’ll only request your email address. Stay safe and report any suspicious activity!

12/06/2024

ANNOUNCEMENT: Zoo New York at Thompson Park is canceling Winter Wonderlights for tonight and tomorrow. Our team is still working diligently to remove the snow and ice from our walkways and light displays. Weather permitting, you will be able to enjoy Winter Wonderlights December 13, 14, 20, 21, 27 and 28.

We apologize for any inconvenience. Stay warm!

11/29/2024

11/29/2024

Still in need of a gift? Why not a grab one that your family can use all year!! We will be running a special black friday deal from 11/29/24-12/2/24. 20% off all Pack levels. To purchase online use promo code "BLACKFRI24".
https://zoonewyork.org/membership

11/26/2024

We would like to take a moment and look back on the incredible season we have had. We are thankful to the volunteers, community members, and our dedicated staff, who came together and made this year possible. Thank you for your continued support. Please enjoy this video celebrating our 2024 season.

11/26/2024

We are pleased to announce that next weekend we will be launching a new adopt an animal program. Please join us December 7th and 8th from 11am-3pm to learn more about our animal adoption. All activities are included with general admission.

11/25/2024

Still in need of a gift? Why not a grab one that your family can use all year!! We will be running a special black friday deal from 11/29/24-12/2/24. 20% off all Pack levels. This will be available online. You can also purchase at the front desk when we are open during the weekend!

11/25/2024

Join the Zoo as we celebrate the holiday season with our annual Winter Wonderlights. Grab a hot chocolate and take a stroll around the zoo. Enjoy our dazzling light display. Santa and Mrs Claus will be joining us all days. It will be an amazing time for the whole family.