Asian Elephant Extravaganza
Saturday, August 17 | 10 A.M. - 3 P.M.
This annual event celebrates the Rosamond Gifford Zoo’s Asian elephant herd and the cultural traditions of their native countries in South Asia. Friends of the Zoo and the zoo’s elephant team plan a daylong slate of activities including performances of traditional Indian music and dance, an Indonesian orchestra called a gamelan, demonstrations with our eight-member elephant herd - including our Asian elephant miracle twins Yaad and Tukada - and birthday celebrations for our two eldest elephants, Siri and Romani.
This event is free for members and with paid zoo admission.
Yoga with the Elephants
Join us weekends in August for peaceful morning yoga with a backdrop of the Rosamond Gifford Zoo’s Helga Beck Asian Elephant Preserve to benefit EEHV research.
Yoga with the Elephants takes place Saturdays and Sundays, August 6-27 from 8:30-9:30 a.m.
Spaces fill fast - tickets will be available spring 2024!
Thank you to CNY Arts and Nave Law Firm for making this event possible.
Calling All Local Artisans and Businesses!
Friends of the Zoo is offering a great opportunity for local artisans and businesses to participate in Asian Elephant Extravaganza.
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
Sponsorship Opportunities
For more information, to sponsor or participate, please contact Heidi Strong, Director of Development at [email protected] or (315) 435-8511 x8526
This project is made possible with funds from the Statewide Community Regrants Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature and administered by CNY Arts.