The call of the wild is heard loud and clear the minute you set foot in Rosamond Gifford Zoo at Burnet Park. This incredible 36-acre zoo houses nearly 1,000 animals in some truly impressive natural habitats and attractions. Among the many exotic birds, lions, tigers and monkeys, the zoo is best known for its widely recognized Humboldt Penguin Breeding Program.
The Syracuse Chiefs are a minor baseball team that is part of the International League and plays its home games in Alliance Bank Stadium. The sports team was established in 1935 and has eight championship titles to its credit.
The Erie Canal Museum traces history back to the mid-1800s when “weigh-lock” buildings were located along the length of the canal, and used to determine the toll that passing boats had to pay to get through the area between Albany and Buffalo. This museum is a National Register Landmark weigh lock building that features several interactive exhibits, multimedia presentations as well as actual artifacts that all tell the detailed story of how tolls were originally calculated.
Music with a message is the best way to describe the mission of the Light of the World Ballet. This Christian ballet company incorporates stunning musical pieces that have a spiritual message that offer audience members a chance to be uplifted through the melodies and through the themes of encouragement and faith. The troupe performs at various entertainment venues in Syracuse, so check the website regularly for the latest information. Don't miss your chance to experience the beauty of this unconventional ministry.