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44-588: The Rosamond Gifford Zoo at Burnet Park is an AZA (Association of Zoos & Aquariums) zoo in Syracuse , New York . It is owned and operated by Onondaga County Parks with support from the Friends of the Rosamond Gifford Zoo. The zoo is home to more than 900 animals representing 216 species on 43 acres (17 ha). Some of the more popular animals include Asian elephants , Humboldt penguins , Amur tigers ,

88-445: A Eurasian eagle-owl , Red-tailed hawks , and several other species of raptors. The Wildlife Trail is a 0.5-mile (0.8 km) trail that takes visitors past animals such as Blue cranes , Red river hogs , Turkmenian markhor , Amur tigers , Red wolf , Thorold's deer , Red pandas , Humboldt penguins , Andean bears , Steller's sea eagles , Gray wolves , Snow leopard , Reeve's muntjacs and Bactrian camels . In December 2007,

132-658: A Komodo dragon and the only Giant Pacific octopus exhibit in Central New York. The zoo opened a new Animal Health Center in 2022 that is the largest zoological medical center in New York state outside of the Bronx Zoo. The Rosamond Gifford Zoo has been a continuously accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) since 1987. In 1900, Lyman Cornelius Smith donated $ 10,000 and zoological collection to establish

176-547: A North Island brown kiwi . The Diversity of Birds aviary is a large, lofty free flight space that simulates a rainforest habitat and primarily features warm-weather birds from around the world, including Roseate spoonbills , Pin-tailed whydah , Waldrapp ibis , Inca terns , Luzon bleeding-hearts , Nicobar pigeons and more. This building is home to animals that live in social groups and includes Amur leopards , Cape porcupines , North American porcupines , Golden lion tamarins , Black-and-white ruffed lemurs , Meerkats and

220-579: A quarantine tank prior to introduction into the main tank as it helps to rid the tomato clownfish of saltwater-borne diseases. This species of fish thrives well even without a host anemone. In the absence of a host, it may "adopt" corals of a tank to reside. It will eat most meat or vegetable food preparations, including dried algae, mysis shrimp, and brine shrimp. The tomato clownfish has been reported to be aggressive and territorial when mature, and specimens have been known to be extremely aggressive even towards clownfishes of other species. For this reason, it

264-527: A 100-acre (0.40 km ) hill top plot to Syracuse now known as Burnet Park for use as a city park. The property was donated with the condition that the city spend $ 6,000 to build roads and plant trees. A year later, Burnet was satisfied with the city's efforts, and thus, in 1887, gave the city an additional plot of land, known as the Oak Grove , which is still full of oak trees, on the corner of South Avery Avenue and Whittier Avenue. In 1890, Burnet subdivided

308-490: A 50 m swimming pool, a nine-hole par-three golf course, and the Rosamond Gifford Zoo . Most of the park is free to the public, excepting the golf course and zoo. The Burnet Park golf course is one of the oldest in the country, having been constructed in 1901. The golf course is located at the corner of Avery and Coleridge Avenues. It is located at the city's highest point of elevation. The first hole features

352-613: A breeding colony of Humboldt penguins. Since then, the zoo has successfully hatched more than 55 penguin chicks as part of the Species Survival Plan for Humboldt penguins. Since 2010, the Friends of the Zoo has assisted the zoo with capital campaigns to construct Primate Park, an outdoor exhibit where siamang apes, Colobus monkeys and patas monkeys rotate on exhibit in warm weather; the Helga Beck Asian Elephant Preserve,

396-536: A good place to fly a kite is the local Lover's Lane on the western edge of the park, atop a hill next to South Avery Avenue. The handball courts were built in the early 1970s and have been a popular activity for many years. The picnic grounds located in Oak Grove on the northwest corner of the park were a good place for family get-together's. Buffalo Hill has always been a favorite spot for winter sports enthusiasts to use their sleds and toboggans . By January 1917, sledding and skiing were favorite pastimes and

440-401: A maximum length of 14 cm ( 5 + 1 ⁄ 2  in). The only color variation is sex related with females having darker coloration or dark spots on their sides. The Australian clownfish ( A. rubrocinctus ) has a similar coloration, however the female does not have the distinctive black outline of the white band, the band is poorly developed and may be discontinuous on top of

484-714: A nearly 7-acre preserve for the zoo's Asian elephant herd; and the Zalie and Bob Linn Amur Leopard Woodland, home to the world's most critically endangered big cats. The U.S.S. Antiquities cave is an exhibit that simulates a submarine voyage through time from life's earliest days in the ocean to creatures living on land. Exhibits range in size and include insects, freshwater and marine life, reptiles, and amphibians. Fish species include tomato clownfish , longhorn cowfish , banded archerfish , giant Pacific octopus , starfish and anemones . Amphibian species include poison dart frogs and Panamanian golden frogs , which are considered extinct in

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528-526: A select wild species population with voluntary cooperation of AZA-accredited zoos, aquariums, and other approved participants. Taxon Advisory Groups (TAG) are composed of expert advisors who help to identify, manage and support AZA's cooperative animal management programs. They also serve as experts regarding the husbandry, veterinary care, conservation needs/challenges, research priorities, ethical considerations, and other issues pertaining to their taxa. Rosamond Gifford Zoo offers many educational programs for

572-421: A wide variety of visitors. Zoo to You This is a traveling education program that visits schools, libraries, community centers, senior centers/facilities, hospitals, etc., with professional zoo educators presenting classes featuring animal biofacts and ambassador animals including lizards, snakes, birds, turtles and a North American porcupine, among others. The purpose of this program is to increase awareness of

616-554: A zoo. The first incarnation of the zoo was a small, four acre facility in Burnet Park owned and operated by the Syracuse Department of Parks and Recreation . After opening in 1914, the zoo's first expansion began in 1916 with the construction of stone exhibits for bears and a waterfowl pond. By 1933, the zoo had doubled in size, and by in 1955 a children's zoo and monkey exhibit had been built. The zoo's decline began in

660-538: Is a species of marine fish in the family Pomacentridae , the clownfishes and damselfishes . It is native to the waters of the Western Pacific , from the Japan to Indonesia . Other common names include blackback anemonefish , bridled anemonefish , fire clown , and red tomato clown . Clownfish or anemonefish are fishes that, in the wild, form symbiotic mutualisms with sea anemones and are unaffected by

704-432: Is an outdoor exhibit with mesh walls, rope swings, large rocks and a waterfall feature. Siamangs , eastern black-and-white colobuses and common patas monkeys take turns in the outdoor space on a rotating basis in warm weather. The zoo has been updating and renovating old exhibits and building new ones. In 2013, the zoo opened a new giant Pacific octopus exhibit outside of the U.S.S. Antiquities cave, thanks to Friends of

748-443: Is associated with a single species of anemone, the bubble-tip anemone ( Entacmaea quadricolor ). Other authorities report that it may be associated with the sebae anemone ( Heteractis crispa ), as well. As a pet, many marine hobbyists agree that at least 20 US gallons (76 L) of tank volume is necessary for the fish, however others believe larger is necessary for this fish to have ample room for maneuvering. Many hobbyists use

792-405: Is bright orange-red, with a white head bar or vertical stripe just behind the eyes, joined over the head and with a distinctive black outline. Females are mainly blackish on the sides. Males are considerably smaller and are red overall. Juveniles are a darker red, with two or three white bars. They have 9-10 dorsal spines, 2 anal spines, 16–18 dorsal soft rays and 13–15 anal soft rays. They reach

836-480: Is home to nearly 1,000 animals on 43 acres (170,000 m ). Some of the more popular animals include Asian elephants , Humboldt penguins , Amur tigers and African lions . The zoo also houses a conservation , education center, Jungle Cafe and gift shop. In July 1935, the local newspaper reported that the George Washington Memorial Forest , which comprised several thousand evergreens along

880-475: The College of Agriculture . By the mid-1960s, the forest had grown, as estimated, to a full stand . The forest is located south of the golf course on the southern border of the park on Grand Avenue. The park is filled with activity no matter the season. In the summer months there are activities such as softball games, golf and swimming. Local residents use the park for bicycling, jogging and walking. On windy days,

924-577: The Indian and Pacific oceans and the Red Sea in sheltered reefs or in shallow lagoons . In a group of clownfish, there is a strict dominance hierarchy . The largest and most aggressive fish is female and is found at the top. Only two clownfish, a male and a female, in a group reproduce through external fertilization . Clownfish are sequential hermaphrodites , meaning that they develop into males first, and when they mature, they become females. The adult fish

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968-688: The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation , Seneca Park Zoo in Rochester, the New York State Office of Parks , Recreation and Historic Preservation, and SUNY College to help protect a tiny local snail, called Chittenango Ovate Amber Snail (COAS). It was discovered by a resident of Upstate New York and only exists in Chittenango Falls State Park . Research population surveys of COAS show only about 300 exist in

1012-597: The Adopt an Animal program support animal care and enrichment at the zoo. Burnet Park Burnet Park is located on the Far Westside in Tipperary Hill and is bounded by Coleridge Avenue on the north, South Avery Avenue on the west, South Wilbur Avenue on the east and Grand Avenue on the south. When the village of Geddes joined the city in 1886, Major John P. Burnet, who owned a large farm on Tipperary Hill , donated

1056-613: The Onondaga County Legislature approved a $ 6 million expansion of the Asian elephant exhibit to enable the elephant breeding program to grow in the future. Asian Elephant Preserve was completed in August 2011 and expanded twice since. The exhibit is home to the zoo's elephant herd and features about 7 acres of outdoor grounds and a husbandry building with room for up to 12 elephants. The zoo cares for and breeds Asian elephants as part of

1100-526: The Species Survival Plan for this critically endangered species overseen by its accrediting organization, the Association of Zoos & Aquariums. The Domestic Animal Barn and yard are home to several endangered Heritage breeds of livestock including San Clemente Island goats , Black Welsh Mountain sheep and Barred Holland chickens , as well as a Guinea Hog , miniature Mediterranean donkey , two Alpacas and Barn owls . Primate Park, which opened in 2010,

1144-399: The Zoo donors Laura and Rick Iorio. As an accredited member of AZA, wildlife conservation is one of the primary missions of the Rosamond Gifford Zoo. The zoo participates in a number of programs to further conservation and animal welfare. On-site programs Species Survival Plans (SSPs) helps maintain a biodiverse population of threatened and endangered species in human care. Zoos around

1188-594: The animal kingdom and encourage participants to be conscious about the environment. Summer Zoo Camp Summer Zoo Camps are weeklong summer sessions for specific age groups. Camps include zoo tours, hands-on activities, games, crafts and interactions with animals and staff at the zoo. Seasonal camps School Break Zoo Camps are held during school breaks to give children a chance to tour the zoo, see animals up close, play games, and make crafts for one day or all week. EdVenture Academy This program provides an opportunity for children and their parents to learn more about

1232-459: The animals at the zoo. Classes are designed for specific age groups and include crafts, snack, biofact (skulls, fur, feathers, etc.) presentations, zoo tours and animal encounters or keeper chats. On-Site Educational Programs - Zoo Safari Zoo Safari involves students in hands-on learning during field trips to the zoo's "living classroom." Most of the animals at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo are available for symbolic adoption. The funds raised through

1276-457: The close proximity of Burnet Park as one of the main amenities. It was advertised by Burnet & Westcott , of 10 Snow Building in Syracuse as "the most beautiful building lots for residences in the city of Syracuse ." The park affords residents from the local area the ability to participate in many activities. The facilities at the park include: three softball fields, a basketball court, an outdoor racquetball court, two tennis courts,

1320-426: The country's only “shamrock” shaped bunker. The course has undergone several changes since it opened over 100 years ago. The latest upgrade occurred in 1988 when a complete renovation took place. The Rosamond Gifford Zoo is a zoo in Syracuse located in Burnet Park . During the early years, the zoo was owned and operated by Syracuse , however, it is now owned and operated by Onondaga County Parks . The zoo

1364-506: The early 1960s as Syracuse's tax base started to shrink and financial support for the zoo began to erode. In 1974, two teens broke into the zoo and killed and injured several animals. The city's financial position and the break-in fueled public debate over the future of the zoo. In 1970, a volunteer group founded the Friends of the Burnet Park Zoo and the city received a grant to enlarge

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1408-534: The head. Geographic location is the easiest way to distinguish small juveniles as they are otherwise difficult to distinguish. The cinnamon clownfish ( A. melanopus ) is also similar, but has a broader white headbar and outside Melanesia it has black pelvic and anal fins. This species is found as far north as Ryukyu Islands , Japan , to the South China Sea and surrounding areas including Malaysia and Indonesia . Some authors report that this species

1452-452: The hill was called The Little Alps . Ice-skating was also a popular choice of activity throughout the years. The ice-skating rink was constructed in January each year. A small snowplow would form a circle with tall snowbanks around the edge and park staff would use a fire hose to fill the pad with several inches of water. The process would take 24 hours until the ice finally froze. During

1496-433: The mid-1960s, the city built a plumbed outdoor ice-skating rink next to the clubhouse facility. The rink is now defunct and was closed in 2003 due to the opening of a new ice-skating rink in the downtown area. The old rink at Burnet Park is still used for broomball and roller hockey in the summer months, but is closed to the general public. Tomato clownfish The tomato clownfish ( Amphiprion frenatus )

1540-503: The old cages. The plan was approved by the Onondaga County legislature in 1981. The old zoo was closed in 1982 and the $ 13 million project ($ 10 million of which was provided by the county and the rest by the Friends of the Burnet Park Zoo ) began in 1983. The zoo reopened in 1986 and received its first accreditation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums the following year; it has been reaccredited every five years since. In 1998,

1584-468: The remainder of his farm south of the park into residential lots and called the development the Burnet Park Extension . The plans for the "extension" were drawn up by native Syracusian architect Charles Colson, who also designed Syracuse's new City Hall which opened in 1892. The extensions' streets reportedly were named by a state worker from Binghamton.The subdivision offered 100 lots and advertised

1628-463: The southern border of Burnet Park at Grand Avenue, would afford nursery stock for park use over the years as the growth was thinned. At that time, the trees were between one and two feet in height. It was estimated that it would take 30 or 40 years (1965–1975) before the saplings formed a wooded area. The trees were donated to the city by New York State through the Experimental Station of

1672-710: The stinging tentacles of the host anemone, see Amphiprioninae § Symbiosis and mutualism . The sea anemone protects the clownfish from predators, as well as providing food through the scraps left from the anemone's meals and occasional dead anemone tentacles. In return, the clownfish defends the anemone from its predators, and parasites. Clownfish are small-sized, 10–18 centimetres (3.9–7.1 in), and depending on species, they are overall yellow, orange, or reddish or blackish color, and many show white bars or patches. Within species there may be color variations, most commonly according to distribution, but also based on sex, age and host anemone. Clownfish are found in warmer waters of

1716-541: The wild. Reptiles species include Gila monsters , northern caiman lizards , yellow-spotted Amazon river turtles , and massasaugas . The Adaptations of Animals wing features animals that have evolved unique adaptations to help them survive in their native habitats. The Nocturnal Animals area is on a reverse light cycle to allow visitors to see animals that are active at night, including Hoffmann's two-toed sloths , Fennec foxes , southern tamanduas , North American river otters , Damaraland mole-rats , Mohol bushbabies and

1760-399: The wild. The New York state has listed COAS as an endangered species. The zoo has established a COAS colony with a temperature controlled terrarium that houses approximately 400 captive COAS. In recent years, dozens of captive-bred COAS have been released into their wild habitat. Other conservation programs Population Management Program (PMP) helps AZA-accredited zoos manage and conserve

1804-604: The winter quarters for the zoo's Komodo dragon . The zoo has had recent success with breeding patas monkeys and in 2020 became the first known zoo in North America to hand-raise an infant patas monkey after the mother died giving birth. The zoo's large Waterfowl Pond showcases many aquatic birds including a flock of Chilean flamingos , Hooded mergansers , Common goldeneye , Ross's geese , Wood ducks , Cuban whistling ducks and many more. Nearby exhibits feature Pied crows , Red-billed blue magpie , Turkey vulture , Barred owl ,

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1848-608: The world participate in SSPs by lending animals to other zoos to mate and produce genetically diverse offspring. The plans are managed using a breeding registry called a studbook. The Rosamond Gifford Zoo participates in SSPs for many threatened and endangered species including Amur tiger, Asian elephant, Amur leopard, snow leopard, red panda, black and white ruffed lemur, Humboldt penguin, red wolf, Turkmenian markhor and white-lipped deer, among others. Research program The Rosamond Gifford Zoo has teamed up with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service ,

1892-597: The zoo initiated a capital campaign to fund its education classrooms as well as the Amur tiger and Diversity of Birds exhibits. Following a $ 2 million endowment by the Rosamond Gifford Charitable Corporation in 1999, the zoo was renamed the Rosamond Gifford Zoo at Burnet Park . The next several years saw the construction of a Humboldt penguin exhibit, Penguin Coast, which was completed in 2005 and features

1936-441: The zoo to 18 acres (7.3 ha), add a boardwalk , a western plains habitat , and construct a new perimeter fence . In 1979, the city of Syracuse transferred control of the zoo to Onondaga County Parks to determine its future. A study by County Parks staff produced a forty-page renovation plan for the zoo which involved shutting down the old zoo and constructing a new zoo with spacious, naturalistic animal habitats replacing

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