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Ross Park Zoo hosts ‘Feast for Beasts’ plus Conservation Lantern Festival

Thursday, July 13 by Bill Moyer

Tickets are on sale for Ross Park Zoo’s most exciting fundraiser of the year, the 2023 Feast for the Beasts banquet and lantern festival preview. Guests at the August 2 event will enjoy a catered dinner, guest speakers, live entertainment and a... Read More.

Binghamton’s Ross Park Zoo Lights up the Night Spotlighting Conservation Efforts with New Event

Monday, July 25 by WEBO

Binghamton, N.Y. -- A unique new event planned for the Ross Park Zoo in Binghamton puts the spotlight on the zoo's conservation efforts in an illuminating way.The Illumination for Conservation Lantern Festival kicks off Wednesday, August 3 at 8:00 p.m. and runs through Sunday,... Read More.

Submit Your Choice in Contest to Name Ross Park Zoo’s New African Penguin Chick

Wednesday, September 2 by Bill Moyer

It's a girl! Head to rossparkzoo.org to submit a name for an African penguin chick born on June 20. You may submit one ($5.00) or three ($10.00) names per order. Names may be... Read More.

African Penguin Hatched at Ross Park Zoo; Healthy, Growing, Gaining Weight

Friday, August 7 by Bill Moyer

The Ross Park Zoo is excited to announce the birth of an African penguin chick, hatched on June 20 to parents Adasha and Howard. Penguins have been a staple species at the zoo since 1997, but this is the first successful... Read More.

Congratulations: Ross Park Zoo Announces Geoffroy’s Marmoset Newborn

Friday, June 26 by Bill Moyer

The Ross Park Zoo is excited to announce the birth of a Geoffroy’s marmoset on June 11 to parents Maxine and Clark. The newborn joins its parents and siblings, Finn and Quincey, on exhibit in the Wonders of... Read More.

Vote for Name of Ross Park Zoo’s Porcupette

Saturday, November 9 by Bill Moyer

It's the final round of voting for the Binghamton Zoo’s porcupette. Vote for your favorite name, now through Wednesday, November 13 at rossparkzoo.com/porcupette.Options include: Almond, Chopsticks, Huckleberry, Oregano, and Wasabi.On Wednesday, August 21, 2019, the... Read More.

Tuesday, October 8

Binghamton man facing animal cruelty, fleeing police charges

A Binghamton motorcyclist is facing multiple charges, including animal... Read More.

Monday, October 7

Waverly VFW Tailgate Party fundraiser scheduled for Sunday

The Waverly VFW is hosting a tailgate party to... Read More.

Monday, October 7

Arnot Mall Regional Job Fair set for Thursday

The Arnot Mall Regional Job Fair is set for... Read More.

Monday, October 7

Athens man charged with vehicular homicide in Nichols motorcycle crash

A 58-year-old Athens man is facing several charges in... Read More.