Binghamton Zoo also known as the Ross Park Zoo is a conservationist zoological experience with naturalistic enclosures containing a wide range of animals, reptiles and birds.
Educational activity stations may be found throughout the zoo offering entertaining and interactive insights into animal related topics.
Face painting is also available at stations around the zoo, free of charge.
What a nice place. While getting some exercise you get to peek in on some really cool animals. The prices were right, even had a nice gift shop for the kids. I have been to the big huge zoo’s but this one is not so overwhelming. Will absolutely bring my family back. Maybe next time they will have some ice-cream! =)
Up close and personal with animals. Didn’t expect to see them that close. Nice and shady park. Fun experience!
It’s an older zoo, in fact one of the oldest in the country, so the facilities are somewhat dated. A few years ago the zoo was in decline, and lost its accreditation. The new management however have regained the accreditation, and are working hard to really improve. Every visit I’ve been, there’s been improvement. It may not be as exciting as other large zoos, but there is a variety of animals, very low admission, and a friendly staff. Kids don’t care if it’s fancy, they will still appreciate the animals, and adults will appreciate the more intimate environment compared to a larger zoo. It’s worth a visit!
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Ignore the low-star reviews, this is a fine zoo; and under new management it is working hard to regain its past luster. Only a few animals? You’ve got to be kidding! The Amur Tigers and Leopards are worth the entire admission fee. These are magnificent animals in open air cages that allow great viewing. There are also Spectacled Bears from Ecuador, penguins, otters, bald eagles, wolves, reindeer, mountain sheep, monkeys and other animals. The indoor aviary is also very nice, with a good selection of colorful and unique birds. This zoo is worth the trip, especially if you have kids or grandchildren (there is also a petting zoo)..UPDATE: Zoo on 0/24/2009 announced that they were re-accredited. Congrats to the new management for restoring the zoo to this elite and coveted status! Keep up the good work!