Everyone is invited to the Zoo Sundays from September 28-December 14 for reduced admission: $3 adults; $2 children, students & seniors (Regular admission:$6.50 adults; $4.50 students & seniors; $4 children).

For busy parents looking for a safe place to bring their children the day after Thanksgiving, Wild Friday is the perfect solution. This new program offers kids an opportunity to get out of the house, tour the zoo, see animals up close, play games and make awesome crafts.

Come and enjoy a buffet meal with the jolly ole' elf. Share last minute holiday wishes with Santa and see the Zoo! Children will also be able to decorate cookies with Mrs. Claus.

Breakfast 10-11am

Lunch 12:30-1:30pm

Be spotted at one of the Zoo's premier fundraising events. The evening will begin with a cocktail reception and gourmet dinner. Enjoy live music provided by Dan Elliot and and the Monterays. Participate in a live auction and silent auction. Black and white attire encouraged.Proceeds of the event benefit the programs and services of the Zoo.

Win great prizes and have wintry fun as you become a Central New York wildlife photographer. The Zoo will be accepting photo entries from children ages 5-12, teen ages 13-18 and adult ages19+ amateur photographers taken between January 10 and February 1, 2009. Complete contest rules at the the Zoo's website below. Awards ceremony will be held on Friday, February 13, 2009.

Join us as we hand out awards for our third annual Winter at the third annual Winter at the Zoo photo contest. See this year's winning entries up close and personal!

Get the kids out of the house and come to the Zoo! Carts with various animal artifacts will allow visitors to feel the fur of a tiger or see how big an elephant's tusk really is. Puppet shows are sure to keep the kids entertained, while keeper talks will provide insight as to what happens behind the scenes. These hands-on experiences are fantastic learning tools and fun for the whole family. For those who prefer to stay out of the cold, 60 percent of the Zoo's exhibits are indoors.

Did you know that some animals have a sweet tooth? This Valentine's Day weekend the staff at the Zoo will be showing the love to the Zoo's residents by providing them with animal-friendly sweet treats and other valentine-inspired items.

Winter is a great time to visit the zoo! Full and half day camp sessions will offer up close encounters with some of the animals, tours, crafts, games and more! Each day the camp topic will be different; kids can come for the day or the entire week.

Hop on over to the zoo and enjoy a buffet meal with spring's most popular animal - the bunny! Join us for an hour full of food and fun. Each child receives a treat from the bunny. Breakfast is from 10-11am; Lunch is from 12:30-1:30pm.

Children (up to age 15) get in free from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. to participate in the Y94 FM Easter Egg hunt.  After the hunt, animals throughout the zoo will receive egg and egg-shaped items to enjoy.

Come celebrate Earth Day and see how easy it really is to be green! Event festivities will include environmentally friendly activities for the kids.

Fiesta de las Aves is a celebration of migratory birds and Latin American cultures.  Join us for animal demonstrations, bird shows, migration activity stations, puppet shows and more, all presented in English and Spanish.