Fossa
Fossas are the largest mammalian carnivores on the island of Madagascar, but have been on the endangered list since 2000. It is estimated that less than 2,500 fossas remain in the wild.
Join the Zoo
Join the "wildest" group in town!
Become a member of Friends of the Rosamond Gifford Zoo and enjoy year-round fun. Your membership earns you free admission to the zoo and discounts on programs and in the gift shop. Come for an hour, come for the day - there's trunkloads of fun to be had! You can also spread the fun around by giving the gift of a Zoo membership. For more information, call (315) 435-8511 x130 or x 129.
Your membership includes:
- Free admission 362 days per year
- Discount in our Zoo Gift Shop
- Subscription to "MyZoo Magazine", our quarterly newsletter
- Attend our annual members picnic free of charge
- Discounts for special events and education programs
- Free or discounted admission to more than 120 other zoos, aquariums, and parks nationwide.
- Discounted prices for Zoo Birthday Parties
- Discounts on Zoo travel programs to nearby and exotic destinations
Send in your membership application today!
For more Zoo membership information, call (315) 435-8511 x130 or x129.
What our current members are saying about the benefits they enjoy:
"I have three small grandchildren to entertain and membership gives me a free visit to the Zoo and something they can do for a few hours."
"Having the Zoo membership gives me a chance to educate my son and two daughters about animals and have fun doing it."
Membership Categories
- Individual $33
One adult named on membership card - Couple $45
Two adults named on membership cards - Family $59
Two adults named on cards and their children or grandchildren between the ages of 3-18 - Patron $125
Same as family plus 2 single use guest passes and special invitations to Upper Level events - Supporting $225
Same as Patron plus one free guest allowed at every visit. - Sustaining $325
Same as Supporting plus invitations to special events. At this level we invite you to join the Circle of Friends! For more information, click here.
Options can be added to any membership level!
- Plus One: for an additional $12 you may bring a free guest each time you visit (limit one free guest per membership)
- Senior Discount: if either adult on the membership is 62 or over, deduct $10 (limit one discount per membership)
**Attention Utica & Watertown Zoo Members:
The Rosamond Gifford Zoo's reciprocal admission policy applies only to facilities accredited through the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. At this time, the Utica and Watertown Zoos are not accredited and, therefore, their members do not receive free reciprocal admission to the Rosamond Gifford Zoo. Please check with your zoo regarding its AZA status. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Gift Matching
Many companies offer a matching-gift benefit to their employees to inspire charitable giving. Sometimes the gifts of retirees and spouses are also eligible. Please contact your employer to determine if they will match your membership dues, providing an additional gift in support of the Friends of the Rosamond Gifford Zoo.
If you are a frequent visitor, or have a favorite animal, consider adopting an animal today!
