Barred Tiger Salamander
The tiger salamander is a “species of special concern” in California and is “endangered” in New York State. They are beneficial to the environment as insect eaters.
Asian Elephant Extravaganza
Saturday, August 18, 2012
10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Free with zoo admission
Asian Elephant Extravaganza is an opportunity for the Rosamond Gifford Zoo to celebrate the Asian elephant collection and highlight the cultures of their native countries. Visitors will experience special elephant demonstrations that only occur once each year, participate in games and activities and watch authentic cultural performances.
Event Schedule
| 10:15 | Gamelan music performance Performed by the Cornell University Gamelan Ensemble |
| 10:45 | Ceremonial elephant face painting demonstration |
| 11:00 | Bahratanatyam Dance Performance Performed by Shibani Rathnam, Anu Irri & Pranathi Adhikari Sponsored by the Syracuse University South Asia Center |
| 11:15 | Puppet Show |
| 11:30 | Elephant Pedicure & Meet 'n' Greet |
| 12:00 | Gamelan music performance Performed by the Cornell University Gamelan Ensemble |
| 1:00 | Gamelan music performance Performed by the Cornell University Gamelan Ensemble |
| 1:15 | Guess Siri's Weight, Watermelon Smash & Meet 'n' Greet |
| 1:30 | Puppet Show |
| 2:00 | Siri tries her trunk at painting! |
| 2:30 | Elephant Demonstration & Watermelon Smash |
| 3:00 | Gamelan music performance Performed by the Cornell University Gamelan Ensemble |
| 3:30 | Meet 'n' Greet with Siri |
Asian Elephant Extravaganza is presented in partnership with
Syracuse University South Asia Center &
Southeast Asia Program at Cornell University
This event is made possible with Funds from New York State Council on the Arts Decentralization Grant Program, a State Agency and the Cultural Resources Council a Regional Arts Council.
Sponsored by:
Onondaga County Dental Society
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