The 5th oldest zoo in America is right in our backyard.  The Binghamton Zoo at Ross Park is now open for its 138th season.  The carousel is open and the animals are excited to meet their many fans and they have all been working hard on events.

World Oceans Day

Saturday, June 8

- General admission rates

Star Wars Characters Appearance

Sunday, June 9
- Times: TBD
- General admission rates
Father's Day
Sunday, June 16
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- General admission rates
- Fathers free
Pirates of TorZOOga
Saturday, June 22
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- General admission rates

Picnic Table Umbrella Raffle

Monday, June 24

- General admission rates
- All guests are entered to win our custom Binghamton Zoo umbrella
- Umbrella provided by myumbrellashop.com
Faith Day
Tuesday, June 25
- Ask your local church if they're bringing a group
Commemorative Coin Giveaway
Friday, June 28
- General admission rates
- First 100 adults
- Coins provided by Coins for Anything
If you are a zoo regular, you can save on admission with a variety of membership options.  If you're new to the zoo, stop by for a visit.  If it's been a long time between visits, come meet some of the new friends that have joined the zoo this season.
I have many wonderful memories of the Binghamton Zoo at Ross Park and the Discovery Center next door.  Make a day of it and visit both.  To find out about backstage passes, the Zoo School at the end of the month or to plan your day, click HERE.

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