Friends of the Rosamond Gifford Zoo to Host Senior Citizen Appreciation Day

The Friends of the Rosamond Gifford Zoo will host a FREE, early-morning celebration for senior citizens. Senior Citizen Appreciation Day, presented by Hill Insurance Service, LLC, will take place at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 from 8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Packed with senior-exclusive experiences, Senior Citizens Appreciation Day, presented by Hill Insurance Service, LLC, is specially designed for those 62 and over! The event will feature free admission to the zoo for senior citizens from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., complimentary continental breakfast from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., access to the zoo grounds prior to opening, a variety of senior-specific exhibitors, and even informative talks about caring for some of the senior animals at the zoo, such as a demonstration of our elephants practicing yoga to keep their joints mobile.

“The Friends of the Zoo is proud to host an event that celebrates both the human and animal senior citizens of our zoo family,” says Carrie Large, Executive Director of the Friends of the Rosamond Gifford Zoo. “Feeling a connection to animals is something we never outgrow. Senior Citizen Appreciation Day, presented by Hill Insurance Service, LLC, brings together seniors for a day of fun, gratitude, and exclusive opportunities as we all celebrate our natural world.”

Registration is required to attend Senior Citizens Appreciation Day, presented by Hill Insurance Service, LLC. Visit www.rosamondgiffordzoo.org to register now! For help registering, please call (315) 435-8511 x8518.

Schedule of events:

8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Free admission (with registration)

8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast

9:00 a.m. Animal greeter and exhibitors at the courtyard

9:45 a.m. Creature Chat: Caring for Senior Elephants and Elephant Yoga demonstration at the Helga Beck Asian Elephant Preserve

10:30 a.m. Creature Chat: Siamang Apes - Senior Animal Companions at Primate Park

11:00 a.m. Creature Chat: Geriatric Animal Care at Domestic Animal Barn

*Schedule Subject to Change