Zoo New York

11/16/2024

For her birthday this year, Leah Boyer of Clayton collected donations for the Zoo. She stopped by last week with a wagon full of donations of all kinds! Thank you, Leah! ❤️

11/12/2024

Looking for something fun and exciting do over Thanksgiving break. Join Zoo New York as we learn how dinosaurs and turkeys are related. Space is limited. For more information and to register email [email protected].

11/05/2024

We would like to thank all vendors and guest who came out for Boo at the zoo. It was the biggest Boo to date. We could not have done it without your support.

10/31/2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Aspen, our beloved 19-year-old Roosevelt elk.

Aspen was born at Zoo New York on July 13, 2005 to our long-term resident elk, Rosie and Lawrence, and served as the cherished patriarch of our herd for many years. He was known for his gentle demeanor, eagerness to connect with guests during public feedings, and his truly majestic beauty.

In recent years, Aspen had shown signs of aging, and he struggled to recover from a recent veterinary procedure. Elk typically live 10-12 years in the wild, and Aspen’s long life is a testament to the dedicated care he received here at the zoo.

He will be deeply missed by our zoo family, and his visible presence and iconic bugling will remain treasured memories for all of us.

10/25/2024

Our winter schedule will begin on October 28th. We will remain open Saturday and Sunday from 11 AM to 3 PM, and Monday through Friday will be closed.

10/22/2024

We will be offering a free sample class for new families interested in joining our homeschool program. Please email [email protected] for more information.

10/21/2024

10/21/2024

10/20/2024

"BOO AT THE ZOO!' with our friends from Northern Credit Union!

10/20/2024

Wolverine keeper chat at Boo at the Zoo

10/19/2024

Mountain Lion keeper chat at Boo at The Zoo

10/19/2024

Student keeper chat

10/17/2024

🎃 Getting ready for Boo at the Zoo 🎃

We would like to thank Martins Produce & Greenhouse for donating the pumpkins!!

10/08/2024

We are excited to announce that we are expanding our homeschool program. We will now be offering classes on Tuesday and Friday mornings. Tuesdays will focus on land animals and on Fridays we will be exploring the ocean. For more information and to register please email [email protected].

11/09/2023

After nearly 6 years as Executive Director of Zoo New York, Larry Sorel is retiring. He will continue to be available on a volunteer basis to help transition things appropriately. "The Conservancy and our community owe a heartfelt dept of gratitude to Larry and Darlene for their countless hours, selfless efforts, and steadfast leadership during the last 5 plus challenging years" says Board Chair Dr. Mark Irwin, who will be stepping up as temporary interim Executive Director with the support of the rest of the board.

11/02/2023

Before tonight's public information meeting we wanted to share our new FAQ website with everybody. We hope that this site will provide many of the answers that we are hearing from the community. Please feel free to submit questions to [email protected] and we will do our best to answer them on the site as quickly as possible! Be sure to check it often for updates as well!

In an effort to keep our community and supporters up to date with the current austerity situation at the zoo, we have put together an FAQ.  If you have questions, please contact [email protected], and we will will do our best to get to everyone's questions.

11/01/2023

Please join us at JCC tomorrow evening for a public informational meeting regarding Zoo New York. We will be sharing more details about the status of the zoo and answering questions that the public may have.

Where: JCC Campus, Room 6-002 near the bookstore
When: November 2nd, 2023 at 6PM

11/01/2023

Excellent discussion with our Executive Director Larry Sorel about the core challenges that our zoo is facing. Watch here!

https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/watertown/business/2023/10/31/what-does-the-watertown-zoo-need-to-reopen- #

It recently closed due to not enough money.