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
November 13, 2017
Check out a summary of news coverage of the Zoo two new female sea lions:D&C: 2 young sea lions debut at Seneca Park Zoo
Spectrum: New sea lions introduced at Seneca Park Zoo
WHAM: Two new sea lions come to Seneca Park Zoo
WHEC: Seneca Park Zoo welcomes new sea lions
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.”
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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.
April 2017
Check out a summary of news coverage of the Zoo’s plan to bring giraffes in 2018!D&C: Birth of giraffe gives Seneca Park Zoo plenty to think about
Spectrum: Giraffe Exhibit Highlighted in Seneca Park Zoo’s Master Plan Unveiling
WHAM: Seneca Park Zoo adding three giraffes by 2018
WHEC: Seneca Park Zoo to get new giraffe exhibit, 3 giraffes
WROC: Three giraffes coming to Seneca Park Zoo in 2018
WXXI: Seneca Park Zoo to add 3 giraffesLearn more about what’s changing at your Zoo
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.
The Democrat and Chronicle featured a front page story on Phase 1 of the 10-year master plan project included in Monroe County’s overall 2017 Capital Budget.
Watch the video below and read the full story here.
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