Syracuse Zoo
Lions, elephants and penguins are among the animals at this 43-acre zoo with wildlife trails and an aviary. Newly opened is the Elephant Pool housing seven Asian elephants and a visitor observation deck. There is a plethora of cool zoo stuff to chose from, or perhaps you’ll see it all during multiple visits.
The zoo is home to more than 700 animals of all shapes and sizes. From the smallest invertebrate to the largest mammal (Asian elephant), the zoo offers you unique viewing opportunities.
Visit U.S.S. Antiquities, home to a variety of fish, reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates. Walk through the submarine cave to learn how life forms changed over time and explore present day habitats of the plants and animals that live here. Stop at the cave entrance to check out the aquarium holding the only giant Pacific octopus in upstate New York.
Don’t stop there—move on to the Diversity of Birds Aviary and Lion Corridor. Continue on to the Penguin Coast and Asian Elephant Preserve. Take the half-mile path of Wildlife Trails where you’ll encounter gray wolves, Amur tigers, bears and more!
Complete your visit in the Domestic Animal Barn and feel wool in your hands and meet a variety of animals including alpacas, a donkey, pony, Nigerian dwarf goats, chickens, barn owl and bunnies. You might even catch a training demonstration with their Guinea hogs.
Pack up your day bag and head for this delightful and exciting visit!
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