Senior Citizens Appreciation Day presented by Hill Insurance Service, LLC

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

Free admission for seniors 62+ from 8:30 a.m. – Noon

Join us for a special early-morning experience at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo created especially for senior citizens(62+)!

Register ahead to receive free admission and complimentary continental breakfast from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Enjoy special keeper talks, access to senior-specific exhibitors, tour the zoo and walk the zoo’s scenic Wildlife Trail.

Please RSVP for the Continental Breakfast during registration.

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Schedule of Events:

9:45 a.m. Caring for Senior Elephants and Elephant Yoga demonstration - Helga Beck Asian Elephant Preserve

10:30 a.m. Penguin Creature Chat - Penguin Coast

11:15 a.m. Senior Animal Companions - Colobus Monkeys

*Schedule Subject to Change

Be sure to sign up for a Senior Membership to take advantage of senior member early-entry days on the second Wednesday of each month— from June through October. Visit the Membership page to learn more about our Senior Memberships.

Calling Local Artisans and Businesses!

Friends of the Zoo is offering a great opportunity for local artisans and businesses to participate in Senior Citizens Appreciation Day.

To apply - download and fill out the pdf form below. Please return completed application form to Olivia Fottrell, Development Associate at [email protected]

APPLY TODAY!

** Please submit your logo and website with your application. **

For more information, please contact Development Associate Olivia Fottrell at [email protected] or (315) 435-8511 x8518