Catering at the Zoo

Mad Hatter Tea Party
2019-03-23
Follow the white rabbit to the zoo for a very special tea party with Alice and the Mad Hatter! Feast on fantastical finger foods, fruits and pastries, sip Fairytale Punch and select teas, play flamingo croquet and join the Queen of Hearts and her magical soldiers for games! Meet one of our charming animal ambassadors, too! Ticket includes zoo admission.
Tickets: $18 members | $20 non-members;
Children 2 and under are free (must have a ticket and be included when making reservations).
Advance reservations required.
Sessions:

Time

10 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
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12:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
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Snow Leopard Soirée: Monte Carlo
2019-02-08 18:30 - 23:00 (America/New_York)
Honoring Al Gough, Partner & CFO, Brine Wells Companies, LLC

Friday, February 8, 2019
6:30 p.m. – Cocktail reception and auction
8 p.m. – Dinner and live auction, followed by dessert stations and dancing
Friends of the Zoo’s annual winter fundraiser and gala features gourmet dining, entertainment, live and silent auctions, and animal greeters. Black tie attire and animal print are encouraged. Proceeds help benefit the zoo’s education programs, which connect more than 150,000 children and adults to the natural world.
For more information, call (315) 435-8511 x8518

$220/person, $1,750/table of eight; reservations required.

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MOBILE BIDDING
Snow Leopard Soirée will again have mobile bidding on all silent auction items! All bidding will be done through your own cell phone. No scrambling to see the bid sheets at the end of the auction – you can now bid from anywhere, anytime before the close of the auction right from your own phone. You’ll even get an update if you are outbid!
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Wedding Open House
2019-01-19 12:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Newly engaged? Come to our open house and see why Catering at the Zoo has earned WeddingWire’s Couples’ Choice Award for 2019! Enjoy light refreshments, meet the team and tour our facilities.

Noon Year's Eve
2018-12-31 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
Come ring in the “noon” year at the zoo with entertainment, a dance party and New Year’s celebration that keeps bed-time in mind – complete with countdown at noon. Free goodie bags for the first 500 kids!

2017 Noon Year’s Eve

Member Appreciation Night
2018-06-27 17:30 - 20:00 UTC
Free for current members and Adopt parents
Additional tickets may be purchased at the door
Join us for an exclusive after-hours party at the zoo for our members and Adopt-an-Animal parents. Enjoy live entertainment, raffle items, special offers and discounts, keeper talks, animal demonstrations and complimentary refreshments. Don’t miss this awesome event in your honor!
Exclusive invitation for our premier level members!

VIP Hospitality Room
Friends of the Rosamond Gifford Zoo invites our Patron, Supporting, Sustaining and Circle of Friends members to visit the VIP room at our Member Appreciation Night. Enjoy a delicious dinner prepared by our very own Catering at the Zoo staff, meet special animal greeters and get zoo updates from Friends of the Zoo President & CEO Janet Agostini.
RSVP required for VIP Room.
For questions and to RSVP please contact Catherine Cross at
(315) 435-8511 ext. 132 or ccross@rosamondgiffordzoo.org.

Mother's Day Brunch
2018-05-13
SOLD OUT!
Tickets: $34.95 Adults, $15.95 Youth (ages 4-12), Children 3 and under free. Zoo admission included.
We invite you to join us for a wildly unique Mother’s Day celebration.
Indulge in our delicious brunch buffet along with a dessert table rich with pastries and a chocolate fountain. Our pint-sized guests will enjoy their very own buffet featuring items created just for them.
Round out your day with a visit to the zoo. Ticket price includes zoo admission, service charge and sales tax. Make it the best Mother’s Day ever!
BUFFET MENU
Scrambled Eggs
Egg Bake Frittata
Bacon
Sausage
Waffle Bar with Toppings Bar
Blue berry muffins
Carved Roasted Turkey station
Chicken Piccata
Tortellini Alfredo with Broccoli
Ham Steaks
Baked haddock with butter crumb topping
Chefs vegetables Blend
Roasted Red Potatoes
Field Greens Salad
Kids Buffet
Mac N cheese
Chicken tenders
French Fries
Dessert bar
Tiger brownies
Lemon bars
Fresh fruit filled tarts
Chocolate fountain with all the fixings
Please note: Highchairs and booster seats are available on a first come, first served basis only.
Questions? Call (315) 435-8511 x113 or x180

Friends Annual Meeting
2018-05-10 08:30 - 11:00 UTC
The Board of Directors and Friends President & CEO Janet Agostini invite you to attend the Friends of the Zoo Annual Meeting. The agenda includes a summary of our 2017 highlights as well as animal greeters and upcoming projects and events.
For questions and to RSVP, contact Catherine Cross at (315) 435-8511 x132 or ccross@rosamondgiffordzoo.org.

Party for the Planet
2018-04-28 10:00 - 15:30 UTC
Presented by Friends of the Rosamond Gifford Zoo in partnership with GreeningUSA and sponsored by National Grid.
Come to the zoo to celebrate Earth Day! Learn about our efforts to sustain biodiversity and see how you and your family can make a difference. Chat with zoo staff at animal demonstrations featuring some of the zoo’s resident endangered species and visit “green” activity stations representing Seafood Watch, Save the Rain, Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Master Gardener Program, and many more!

Easter Brunch at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo
2018-04-01 13:00 - 14:30, 2018-04-01 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Rosamond Gifford Zoo, 1 Conservation Pl, Syracuse, NY, 13204, US
We invite you to join us for a wildly unique Easter Sunday celebration! Come to the zoo dressed in your “Easter best” and Indulge in our delicious brunch buffet along with a dessert table rich with pastries and a chocolate fountain. Our pint-sized guests will enjoy their very own buffet featuring items created just for them!
A cash bar will be available highlighting a build-your-own Bloody Mary station as well as mimosas and Irish coffee. Round out your day with a meet and mingle with our animal “ambassador” and enjoy free admission to the zoo.
Tickets: $29.95 adults; $14.95 children ages 4-12; free for children 3 and under. Advance reservations required.
Event ticket includes zoo admission.
Purchase your tickets online at rosamondgiffordzoo.org/upcoming-events or call (315) 435-8511 x113.

Breakfast with the Bunny!
2018-03-31 11:00 - 12:00, 2018-03-31 09:00 - 10:00, 2018-03-25 11:00 - 12:00, 2018-03-25 09:00 - 10:00, 2018-03-24 11:00 - 12:00, 2018-03-24 09:00 - 10:00, 2018-03-18 11:00 - 12:30, 2018-03-18 09:00 - 10:30 (America/New_York) and 2 more dates | Rosamond Gifford Zoo, 1 Conservation Pl, Syracuse, NY, 13204, US
Come see the Easter Bunny, enjoy a delicious breakfast and some fun activities, and visit the zoo, too! Bring your camera to get some photos at this adorable event!

Wizards Weekend at the Zoo
2018-03-04 10:00 - 15:00, 2018-03-03 10:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Rosamond Gifford Zoo, 1 Conservation Pl, Syracuse, NY, 13204, US
Calling all witches, wizards, house elves and goblins — you’re cordially invited to the Rosamond Gifford Zoo for an enchanted celebration fit for the Hogwarts gang. Dress as your favorite Harry Potter character, hop on your broomstick and get ready for a spellbinding weekend of wizarding fun!
Tickets: $8 members (zoo admission free to members) | $10 non-members, plus zoo admission at door.
Children must have event ticket to participate in wizarding activities.
Reservations required; register online at rosamondgiffordzoo.org/upcoming-events or call (315) 435-8511 x113

Super Hero Weekend
2018-02-25 10:00 - 15:00, 2018-02-24 10:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Rosamond Gifford Zoo, 1 Conservation Pl, Syracuse, NY, 13204, US
Kids, dress up as your favorite super hero for this super-fun day at the zoo! Tour our exhibits, learn about our super-powered animal friends and sharpen your skills in our Superhero Training Camp!
Plus face-painting, animal demos & more!
Free to zoo members or with zoo admission.

Mad Hatter's Tea Party
2018-02-17 12:30 - 14:00, 2018-02-17 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Rosamond Gifford Zoo, 1 Conservation Pl, Syracuse, NY, 13204, US
Follow the White Rabbit to the zoo for a very special tea party with Alice and the Mad Hatter! Feast on fantastical finger foods, fruits and pastries, sip Fairytale Punch and select teas, play flamingo croquet and join the Queen of Hearts and her magical soldiers for games on the patio. Meet one of our animal ambassadors and visit the zoo, too!
Tickets:
$18 members | $20 non-members
Children 2 and under are free
(includes zoo admission)
Advance reservations required.
Register online at
rosamondgiffordzoo.org
Purchase Now or call (315) 435-8511 x113
