March 29, 2018
Seneca Park Zoo Society has received an extraordinary accolade: we were named one of the best places to work in our region. The designation is based on the results of an anonymous survey taken by the full-time and year-round part-time staff of the Zoo Society.
I believe Zoo Society staff reported high levels of workplace satisfaction for one primary reason: we share common values, working toward a mission we all believe in. When you come to work every day knowing that the people around you share your values, and want to do everything possible to connect our community with wildlife so they are moved to conserve it, it matters. We do meaningful work here. We are doing our part to leave the world a better place. THAT is motivating. I could not be more proud of the team we have assembled to carry out the Zoo’s mission.Why write a post with what might seem like self-serving information? Because YOU are part of the reason we have received this award. Our guests, members, volunteers, and supporters:
- Share our mission and believe in the role zoos play in saving animals from extinction
- Inspire us to provide best-in-class experiences with the Zoo, while you are here on site, and through outreach programs
- Support the Zoo in numerous ways, from telling friends and family about what’s happening here, to contributing to conservation causes, to enrolling your children or grandchildren in camps and classes, and so much more.
You are both a cheering section, and an echo chamber, championing the Zoo’s efforts and reinforcing the importance of our work.
In addition to the support of the Zoo community, the Zoo Society is proud to work in partnership with Monroe County to fulfill the Zoo’s mission of inspiring our community to connect with, care for, and conserve wildlife and wild places.
There is no better time to come enjoy the Zoo and bring friends and family as the Zoo begins its phenomenal transformation. Thank you for your support, your encouragement, and your enjoyment of all that is Seneca Park Zoo.– Pamela Reed Sanchez, President and CEO
January 8, 2018
Check out the following local news coverage to learn how Seneca Park Zoo ensures the animals stay safe and warm during frigid temperatures.Spectrum: Keeping animals warm throughout the winter
WROC: Frigid temperatures impact household pets and Zoo animals
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC-TV) – Seneca Park Zoo’s newest sea lion pup has a name!
The public voted to name the sea lion pup Bob, beating out the other finalists, Slider and Flippers. The winning name received over 50 percent of votes.
Since the contest started on July 26, over 5,000 people submitted 2,000 unique names. Nearly 1,500 votes were cast in the online poll from August 17-22.
View the full story HERE.
Rochester, N.Y. (WHAM) – The three finalists for the sea lion pup at the Seneca Park Zoo have been selected.
The names, announced Thursday by Monroe County Executive Cheryl Dinolfo, are Slider, Flippers and Bob.
Starting at noon Thursday (Aug. 17), people can go online and cast their votes to choose a name.
The online poll, posted on the County Executive’s Facebook page, will run through 10 p.m. on Tuesday, August 22.
View the full story HERE.
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC-TV) – County Executive Cheryl Dinolfo and Seneca Park Zoo officials announced Wednesday that the male sea lion pup born to 8-year-old Lily on June 7 is doing very well and will be on exhibit regularly.
Zoo officials also announced a naming contest for the new pup, and you could be the one to give it to him!
“Our new sea lion pup has almost everything he needs, from a loving mother, to caring staff, to a wonderful home with plenty of visitors, but he is still missing something important – a name!” said Dinolfo.
Read the full story HERE.
Rochester, N.Y. (WHAM) – The first phase of Seneca Park Zoo’s master renovation plan is now under construction.
Monroe County and city construction crews broke ground on the upgrades Tuesday morning.
The renovations include an African savannah exhibit, a cold Asia exhibit, and a passenger tram system to help visitors get to each side of the zoo easily.
Monroe County Executive Cheryl Dinolfo explained why this project is so important.
“When we’re talking about the Seneca Park Zoo, I mean certainly we’re talking about the county’s commitment to animal preservation, to conservation and that’s important,” Dinolfo said. “But it’s equally important as we look at the quality of life in Monroe County. We want to make sure that people who live here, continue to live here.”
Read the full story HERE.
Officials from Rochester Institute of Technology and the Seneca Park Zoo Society have announced a new strategic partnership between the two institutions.
The collaboration formally recognizes and builds upon a relationship that has existed for years and was formalized with a memorandum of understanding to develop, promote and implement mutually beneficial projects.
Read the full story here.
Good Day Rochester’s Ashley Doerzbacher spent the morning at the Zoo learning about the Zoo’s upcoming expansion from Monroe County Executive Cheryl Dinolfo and Zoo Director Larry Sorel, as well as Polar Bear Awareness Day and other February Break activities from Zoo Society Executive Director Pamela Reed Sanchez.
Check out the video below and see the full story here.
