Hours and Admission

As a precautionary measure to protect our bird collection against the threat of Avian Influenza, outdoor birds at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo will be safely quarantined off exhibit.

Avian Influenza, or Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), occurs every year and spreads during the migratory season. Avian influenza is caused by an influenza type A virus that can infect poultry (such as chickens, turkeys, pheasants, quail, domestic ducks, geese, and guinea fowl.) Free-flying waterfowl (such as ducks, geese, and shorebirds) primarily carry the disease, which means they could potentially expose domestic poultry when migrating. Not only can wild birds be infected with HPAI without showing signs of illness, but mammals can also carry and become ill from the virus.

We appreciate your understanding as we fulfill our mission of saving species and protecting the animals under our care.

Plan your visit.

Hours

Open 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., 362 days a year
Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day

Parking

Ample parking is available free of charge at the zoo. If zoo parking lots are full, street parking is available throughout the Tipperary Hill neighborhood and in Burnet Park. Please observe all parking signs and abide by odd/even parking regulations. You will still need to enter the zoo through the main entrance.

Please note: The Rosamond Gifford Zoo does not refund admission or provide "rain checks" due to weather.

Admission

Cash, personal checks with valid ID, Visa, Mastercard and Discover are accepted.

*Free Admission for Veterans/Active Military/Active Military spouse and up to three family members for a maximum of 4 people. Veteran must be present to receive discount

*Effective April 1, 2015: Present U.S. military I.D., Onondaga County FAVOR card, discharge papers or another form of official military identification.

**Youth 14 and under must be accompanied by an adult (age 18 or over) during their zoo visit.