Amur Tiger

Amur Tiger

Tigers are the largest of the wild cats and the Amur tiger is the largest of the tiger species. They range in size from 400 to 700 pounds for adult males and 200 to 300 pounds for females.

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The Rosamond Gifford Zoo at Burnet Park appreciates the support it receives from local, regional and national media outlets. Media representatives are invited to tour the Rosamond Gifford Zoo with the Director of Public Relations by calling (315) 435-8511 x110.

To be added to the media list and receive all press releases and the Zoo's bi-monthly e-newsletter, e-mail your credentials and contact information to lwalter@rosamondgiffordzoo.org.

The Rosamond Gifford Zoo invites members of the media to contact us at any time with questions about our animals, facilities and latest news.  Interviews with Zoo staff and visits to the Zoo can be arranged by contacting:

Lorrell Walter
Director of Public Relations

Office: (315) 435-8511 x110
Fax: (315) 435-8517
lwalter@rosamondgiffordzoo.org

 

 

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For general inquiries or information about hours, tickets and directions, please call the Zoo at (315) 435-8511.

Press Releases

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2010


July 15, 2010
Primate Park Opened at Rosamond Gifford Zoo

July 6, 2010
Chill Out at Penguin Palooza

June 29, 2010
Rosamond Gifford Zoo Announces Line-up for Summer Concert Series

June 28, 2010
Zoo to Offer Animal Demonstrations and Free Daily Tours


June 9, 2010
Friends of the Zoo Announces New Board Members

June 3, 2010
Rosamond Gifford Zoo Announces Winner of Penguin Chick Naming Contest

May 25, 2010
Zoo Invites Community to Vote on Name for Penguin Chick

May 11, 2010
Rosamond Gifford Zoo to Hold Penguin Chick Naming Contest

May 5, 2010
Friends of the Rosamond Gifford Zoo Celebrates 40 Years

April 30, 2010
Friends of the Rosamond Gifford Zoo to Hold Annual Meeting

April 14, 2010
County Executive Joanne M. Mahoney Introduces One of Zoo's Penguin Chicks

April 13, 2010
Party for the Planet to Kick Off Week Long Spring Break Celebration at the Zoo

March 31, 2010
Rosamond Gifford Zoo to Host Animal Egg-Stravaganza

January 5, 2010
Snow Leopard Days at the Zoo Offer Discounted Admission

January 4, 2010
Rosamond Gifford Zoo Announces 2010 Winter at the Zoo Photo Contest

2009


December 14, 2009
Rosamond Gifford Zoo to Celebrate Holidays with the Animals

November 17, 2009
Art Gone Wild! Winners Announced


November 6, 2009
Saluting Our Soldiers - Zoo to Offer Complimentary Admission


November 5, 2009
Rosamond Gifford Zoo to Celebrate the Annual Squishing of the Squash


October 21, 2009
Rosamond Gifford Zoo to Host "Art Gone Wild" Exhibition


October 15, 2009
Rosamond Gifford Zoo Announces Winner of Penguin Chick Naming Contest

October 6, 2009
Friends of the Zoo Hires Development and Marketing Directors

October 1, 2009
Zoo Invites Community to Help Select Penguin Chick's Name

September 9, 2009
Rosamond Gifford Zoo to Hold Penguin Chick Naming Contest

August 11, 2009
Asian Elephant Extravaganza to Showcase Elephants & Asian Culture

July 29, 2009
Enjoy Friday Night Fun at Brew at the Zoo...and Wine, Too!

July 21, 2009
Power Up for Penguin Palooza

July 8, 2009
Free Daily Tours Highlight Education, Conservation at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo

July 6, 2009
Sunset Safari Music Series - A Roaring Good Time

July 1, 2009
It's Panda-monium at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo!

July 1, 2009
Rosamond Gifford Zoo to Open Guanaco Exhibit

June 16, 2009
Pedro the Penguin Signifies Successful Breeding Program

May 12, 2009
Rosamond Gifford Zoo to Remain Open During Water Main Modifications

May 6, 2009
County Executive Joanne M. Mahoney Introduces Zoo's New Penguin Chick

May 5, 2009
Friends of the Zoo Announces 2009-2010 Officers and New Board Members

April 21, 2009
Rosamond Gifford Zoo to Host Party for the Planet

April 15, 2009
Friends of the Rosamond Gifford Zoo to Hold Annual Meeting

February 12, 2009
Zoo Offers Discounted Admission and Special Programs During February Break

February 12, 2009
Zoo to Offer Animals “Sweet Treats” in Celebration of Valentine’s Day

January 2, 2009
Photographers: Zoom in on the Zoo!

2008

December 31, 2008
Rosamond Gifford Zoo Mourns Loss of JJ the Mandrill

December 30, 2008
Snow Leopard Days at the Zoo Offer Discounted Admission

November 5, 2008
Saluting Our Soldiers - Zoo to Offer Complimentary Admission

November 5, 2008
Rosamond Gifford Zoo to Host the Annual Squishing of the Squash

October 20, 2008
Zoo Pachyderms Have Pumpkin Predicament

October 10, 2008
Fun Without Fright Offered at Zoo Boo

September 26, 2008
National Grid to Extend Partnership with Rosamond Gifford Zoo

September 17, 2008
“Get Your Motor Running” at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo’s End of the Summer Block Party

September 13, 2008
Artwork Created by Sergio, the Humboldt Penguin of the Rosamond Gifford Zoo to be Auction During Live Interactive Webcast

September 9, 2008
Rosamond Gifford Zoo to Host “Wild” Event

August 15, 2008
DEC Lifts Ban on Touching Elephants; Celebrate at Asian Elephant Extravaganza

August 5, 2008
Rosamond Gifford Zoo's Elephant Gives Birth in Canada

July 25, 2008
Rosamond Gifford Zoo to Host All New Brew at the Zoo...and Wine, Too!

July 23, 2008
Power Up for Penguin Palooza

July 1, 2008
National Grid Sponsorship Provides Discounted Admission to the Rosamond Gifford Zoo

June 26, 2008
Tuesday Nights at the Zoo are Back with a Roar

June 25, 2008
Rosamond Gifford Zoo to Open Sand Cat Exhibit

June 17, 2008
Celebrate with the Zoo as Kirina the Elephant Turns 13!

June 6, 2008
Rosamond Gifford Zoo Takes Flight with New Hatchlings in Six Different Bird Species

May 12, 2008
Two of Rosamond Gifford Zoo’s Tigers to Find New Home at Alaska Zoo

May 5, 2008
Rosamond Gifford Zoo Receives Conservation Award

March 19, 2008
Holly Karker Hired as Director of Development & Membership for Friends of the Zoo

March 11, 2008
Call for Entries to Perform at Penguin Palooza

March 11, 2008
Christine Howell Hired as Education Coordinator for Friends of the Zoo

February 25, 2008
This Leap Day, Celebrate the Year of the Frog at the Zoo

February 14, 2008
Rosamond Gifford Zoo Offers Special Programs During February Break

January 8, 2008
Zoo's New Snow Leopard Soiree is a Place to Be "Spotted"

January 7, 2008
2008 Winter at the Zoo Photo Contest - It's a Snap!

2007


December 27, 2007
Snow Leopard Month at the Zoo Offers Discounted Admission 

November 21, 2007
Reindeer and Elves Celebrate the Holidays at the Zoo!

November 20, 2007
Rosamond Gifford Zoo Acquires New Species

November 8, 2007
Core Medical Resources Provides Support for Zoo's Amur Tigers 

November 5, 2007
Zoo to Offer Complimentary Admission to Thank Armed Forces

November 2, 2007
Zoo Announces Wild New Educational Program

October 30, 2007
It's a Smash! Pumpkin Day at the Zoo Scheduled for November 3

October 26, 2007
Joscelyn Barry Memorial Scholarship to Provide Zoo to You Presentation


October 22, 2007
Rosamond Gifford Zoo to Host Book Signing Event

October 18, 2007
Rosamond Gifford Zoo Announces Arrival of New Guinea Hogs

October 2, 2007
Rosamond Gifford Zoo’s Most Recent Penguin Additions are Males

October 1, 2007
Rosamond Gifford Zoo to Host Zoo Boo

September 13, 2007
Rosamond Gifford Zoo “Revs Up” for End of the Summer Block Party

September 4, 2007
Rosamond Gifford Zoo to Host “Wild” Event

August 23, 2007
Rosamond Gifford Zoo’s Penguin Chicks Continue to Make a Splash

August 13, 2007
Rosamond Gifford Zoo to Celebrate Siri's 40th Birthday

August 10, 2007
Zoo Celebrates Birth of Golden Lion Tamarins, White-Lipped Deer and Red Panda

August 2, 2007
Zoo's Three Penguin Chicks Have Been Named

July 23, 2007
Forecast is "Cool" for Penguin Palooza

July 17, 2007
County Executive, Nicholas Pirro, helps the Zoo celebrate National Zoo Keeper Week

July 4, 2007
Tuesday Nights at the Zoo: A Sunset Safari Begins at the Zoo

June 20, 2007
Rosamond Gifford Zoo Opens Ocelot Exhibit

June 14, 2007
Zoo Announces Birth of Penguin Chicks

May 30, 2007
Rosamond Gifford Zoo Preparing for Brew at the Zoo

May 10, 2007
Rosamond Gifford Zoo to Celebrate Bear Awareness Week

April 30, 2007
Fiesta de las Aves Celebrates Birds & Latino Cultures at the Zoo

April 17, 2007
Eco-Expo Celebrates Earth Day at the Zoo

April 4, 2007
Rosamond Gifford Zoo to Offer Exciting Programs During Spring Break

April 2, 2007
Friends of the Rosamond Gifford Zoo to Hold Annual Meeting

March 26, 2007
Hop on Out to Breakfast & Lunch with the Bunny

February 16, 2007
Rosamond Gifford Zoo to Offer Special Programs During February Break

January 30, 2007
Friends of the Zoo Hire & Promote Employees

January 10, 2007
Shoppingtown Mall Donates to Zoo, Encourages Volunteerism

January 3, 2007
Cockatiel Found at Zoo Reunited with Owner