Specialty:
“Rosamond Gifford Zoo is committed to connecting people to the natural world by providing engaging experiences, exceptional animal care, and unparalleled conservation education. The zoo receives accreditation from the Association of Zoos & Aquariums. Through engaging visitor experiences, first-rate animal care, and unmatched conservation education, the zoo is committed to introducing visitors to the natural world. The zoo is home to over 700 animals representing 216 different species on 43 acres, from tiny poison dart frogs to 8,000-pound Asian elephants, many of them endangered. Rosamond Gifford Zoo is among only 240 zoos and aquariums in the nation representing the gold standard for animal care, conservation, and species preservation. The zoo actively works in partnership with its non-profit partner, Friends of the Zoo, to give visitors thrilling experiences, enduring memories, and knowledge that motivates worldwide wildlife conservation. Rosamond Gifford Zoo offers free admission for children under 2 and U.S. veterans and active military.”
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