Rosamond Gifford Zoo, Syracuse

I live near this zoo and I buy a membership every year. I pay about $60 and I get to bring my kids grandma, my hubby, and up to 8 kids. And I get 10% off in the gift store with the membership, oh and a free tshirt. It is a great zoo, we go once a week and it never gets old. Everytime we go is like the first time for my kids. We always bring a picnic lunch and eat at one of the picnic tables. It is a great family day, and we never have to pay so that makes it even when we don't really have the money. There are so many awesome animals out all the time and they just got the new monkey play exhibit, which the kids love. And they are working on a new exhibit for the elephants. A few times this summer they have been walking the elephants around and my kids have gotten to pet them and they just love that. The staff is super friendly and always happy to talk to you about the animals and answer any questions. It is a great place!

The zoo was amazing! Although the Elephants Area and the Monkey House was off limits for construction me and my mother had an exellent time. The Jungle Cafe had amazing food! And the gift shop inside had beautiful high quality items for a very low price. Exellent prices! I'm heading back up as soon as I can :D

We had SOOO Much Fun the kids ALWAYS ask to go back!It's a great place to go year round even when it's cold there's alot of inside stuff to do.

I think that kids find this zoo amazing, but grownups are left feeling like thats all? I enjoyed the mokey house and the kids loved that the monkeys were outside playing like them. I found that the Burger King prices there were way to inflated, 4.39 for a Kids Meal? Other than that, it was ok

I love the penguin exhibit alot. There is nothing that I don't like aobut our Zoo. The staff does an awesome job with all the animals. It is also great with the new additions that are going on.

So I don't know what that other person was talking about. The prices are great! 4 bucks for kids 15 and under? 6 bucks for adults? How is that pricey? I loved it at the zoo. It was clean and well taken care of and all the animals seemed content. The bird sancuary was a blast! I would def recommend a day trip to the zoo. No matter what age, you will enjoy it!

The zoo has a huge focus on educating young and old. The realistic environs they have created, really add to the educational opportunity of the zoo. And I love walking the outdoor Northern trail!