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.
Category: In The News
WHAM — Economic development money helps fund Trolley, new animals for Seneca Park Zoo
13WHAM’s Carlet Cleare reported on the Zoo’s $1 million grant awarded by the Finger Lakes Regional Economic Development Council.
The grant will fund improvements to the Zoo as well as some new animals in the coming years.
Watch the video below and see full story here.
National Geographic — How the Zoo supports African wildlife conservation
National Geographic recently highlighted the Zoo’s conservation efforts for African species on its Voices blog.
Read more about what we’re doing for rhinos, lions, and elephants in the full story here.
Vote in CITY Newspaper’s Best of Rochester 2016
We’re honored to be on the CITY Newspaper Best of Rochester ballot again this year!
Support the Zoo by voting for us in three categories:
Best Local Family-Friendly Attraction (88)
Most Significant Local News Story (65)
Best Art Exhibit (with Rochester Contemporary Art Center) (83)
VOTE NOW
D&C – Art meets animals at Seneca Park Zoo
The Democrat and Chronicle’s Jeff Spevak covered the event Art at the Zoo, with photos by Olivia Lopez.Read the full story here.
World Elephant Day
2016
Check out a summary of the news coverage of the Zoo’s celebration of World Elephant Day on August 12, 2016.Time Warner Cable News: Seneca Park Zoo Celebrates World Elephant DayWROC: Seneca Park Zoo celebrates World Elephant DayWHEC: Seneca Park Zoo celebrates World Elephant DayWHAM: Bright Spot: World Elephant DayWHAM/FOX: World Elephant Day on Good Day Rochester
WROC – Robin English: Extraordinary People
Robin English, the Veterinary Technician at the Zoo, was recently featured as one of Channel 8 WROC‘s Extraordinary People.
Check out the video and see the full story here.
WHEC – Vote for the Zoo as Best Family Fun Spot
The Zoo is a top 5 finalist for the Best Family Fun Spot in Rochester, via WHEC/News10
Vote for the Zoo by 10 a.m. Thursday, July 21!VOTE NOW
WHAM/FOX – National Zoo Keeper Week
The crew at Good Day Rochester celebrated National Zoo Keeper Week with a morning at the Zoo. Jennifer Lee got a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to be a zoo keeper with Elephant Handler James Weinpress and Elephant Manager Lindsay Brinda.
Check out the video below and see the full story here.
WHAM – Garrett Caulkins: Someone You Should Know
Garrett Caulkins has been part of the Zoo for 37 years. He recently retired from his position as Vet Tech and supervisor of the Animal Health Center, and now works part time for the Zoo in administration. He was recently featured as Channel 13 WHAM‘s Someone You Should Know.
Check out the video below and find the story here.