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07-04-2025
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Business of the Week: Ross Park Zoo
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – The Ross Park Zoo is the Greater Binghamton Chamber Business of the Week. The zoo is committed to preserving wildlife and is home to 50 different species, half of which are in a species survival program. This year, Ross Park Zoo is celebrating its 150th anniversary. In 1875, Erastus and Cornelia Ross donated the land for Ross Park and the zoo which is the 5th oldest in the country. Executive Director Phil Ginter says the zoo has been creating cherished memories for generations. 'There are a lot of really fond memories that people share with us when we're talking with them about what it was like growing up, and it's giving us a lot to think about and to focus on as we work on a new master plan for the zoo and what we can do to capture that next generation of residents in our community and inspire them to be conservationists moving forward,' said Ginter. Ginter says the zoo is about to break gorund on the first phase of its new Nature Play Space called First Encounters located between the zoo and the Discovery Center. When it's completed, visitors will be able to enjoy exploring Park Creek, take a treehouse walk, explore a cave and climb up to an eagle's nest. There will also be three campsites for overnight programming. The zoo is hosting its annual Eggstravaganza event on April 18 and 19. More info at Business of the Week: Ross Park Zoo Stray emu found in Harpursville & brought to Animal Adventure Binghamton raises Rumble Ponies' flag ahead of home-opener Education and Sharing Day held in honor of influential Rabbi Endicott PD find fentanyl, assault weapon during traffic stop Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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02-04-2025
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Hunt for Easter eggs around Greater Binghamton
GREATER BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – Get ready for an eggstravagent Easter by hunting for hidden treasures around Greater Binghamton. News 34 has compiled a list of free egg hunts around the local area. Grab your bunny ears and Easter baskets and check out the local events listed below! Tioga County Boys and Girls Club Annual Easter Egg Hunt: The Tioga County Boys and Girls Club is once again hosting its Easter egg hunt. The event will be held on April 12 at 11 a.m. on the athletic field. The Tioga County Boys and Girls Club is located at 201 Erie Street in Owego. Village of Endicott Easter Egg Hunt: The annual Endicott Easter egg hunt is happening on April 12 at the George W Johnson Northside Park, located at 201 Oak Hill Avenue. There will be games, crafts, and music. The egg hunt will take place at 1 p.m. Easter Egg Hunt Sponsored by the Vestal Elks: Join the Town of Vestal for an Easter egg hunt on April12. The Easter bunny will also be making a special appearance. The event will be held at Arnold Park on Andrews Road at 11 a.m. Edward's Petting Zoo Annual Easter Egg Hunt: Edward's Petting Zoo's family fun Easter event is back! Join the zoo on April 12 for and easter egg hunt, music from Johnny Only, and photos with the Easter bunny as well as snacks and raffles. The event will take place from 1 to 4 p.m. Click here to sign up. Edward's Petting Zoo is located at 2948 Webb Road in Binghamton. Easter Egg Hunt at Oakdale Commons: The Oakdale Commons is hosting two Easter egg hunts on April 13. The first hunt will take place at 11 a.m. and the second will begin at 3 p.m. It will start at the West Court in Front of JC Penney. Ross Park Zoo's Eggstravaganza: The Ross Park Zoo is celebrating its 150th anniversary with the return of a wildly popular spring tradition. The annual Eggstravaganza will take place on April 18 and April 19. There will be games and activities as well as a visit with the Easter Bunny. Those in attendance will be able to make crafts, enjoy treats, and participate in a challenge to find colorful eggs in some animal habitats. The event begins at 10 a.m. with last admission at 3 p.m. each day. Tickets are $10 for general admission and free for Ross Park Zoo members and children under 2 years old. To purchase, visit Recreation Park Easter Egg Hunt: The Children's Charity of Greater Binghamton is hosting its annual Easter egg hunt on April 19 at Rec Park in Binghamton. Th even will take place from 10 to noon with the egg hunt starting at for Easter eggs around Greater Binghamton Showers roll in this evening with our next frontal system 'Tombstone,' 'Top Gun' star Val Kilmer dead at 65 News 34's 2025 Remarkable Woman revealed NYS Budget Extender issued Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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24-03-2025
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Tickets on sale now for Ross Park Zoo's Eggstravaganza
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – The Ross Park Zoo is celebrating its 150th anniversary with the return of a wildly popular spring tradition. The nation's fifth oldest zoo announced on Monday that tickets are now on sale for the annual Eggstravaganza. The two-day event will take place on April 18 and April 19 at the Ross Park Zoo in Binghamton. Families will be able to welcome spring and celebrate Easter with a variety of games and activities as well as a visit with the Easter Bunny. Those in attendance will be able to make crafts, enjoy treats, and participate in a challenge to find colorful eggs in some animal habitats. Ross Park Zoo says it animals will also be participating in the fun with their own spring-themed toys, snacks, and other enrichment items that guests will get to watch them enjoy. The Eggstravaganza begins at 10 a.m. with last admission at 3 p.m. each day. Tickets are $10 for general admission and free for Ross Park Zoo members and children under 2 years old. In addition, the Ross Park Zoo is offering a special on new memberships. Anyone filling out anew membership application on April 18 or April 19 will get their membership rate reduced by 10%. Ross Park Zoo will also be resuming tram transportation for guests with mobility issues as well as Leopard Spot snack shack operations on weekends starting with Eggstravaganza through the Grand Opening in May. To purchase tickets, visit Endicott man to be sentenced to prison for possession charges Spring trout fishing season begins in April in New York Tickets on sale now for Ross Park Zoo's Eggstravaganza BHS state championship basketball team celebrates with district Mets No. 2 prospect Jett Williams to start year with AA-Binghamton Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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31-01-2025
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Ross Park Zoo kicks off 150th Anniversary celebration
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – America's fifth oldest zoo, which happens to be in Binghamton, has a lot in store throughout the next year, to celebrate its 150th anniversary. The Ross Park Zoo kicked off its 150th anniversary yesterday with its annual meeting at the Double Tree in Binghamton, and the theme was 'charting a new path forward.' Since Ross Park is a member-based organization, zoo members get to elect six people to the board of directors. The executive director, Phil Ginter, says the meeting is an opportunity to share some of the changes coming to the zoo this year. Including its new $300,000, creek side play and learning center, which is expected to break ground in early Spring. 'We're looking forward to engaging with the community and kind of getting a sense of what people would like to see happen with the zoo moving forward so that we can incorporate community ideas into our new master plan. So, stay tuned for opportunities for the community to work with us and share their ideas about what the next 150 years of Ross Park Zoo will look like,' said Ginter. Ginter says they've been meeting with engineers to create the zoo's new master plan, which will be unveiled by the end of July. He reminds the public that the zoo is open all year round, and if anything, the animals are more active and comfortable in the cooler temperatures. Free tuition a possibility for adult learners at SUNY community colleges Dallas composer visits with Binghamton Philharmonic Ross Park Zoo kicks off 150th Anniversary celebration Create custom cards for local seniors with Webb's Valentine's Day initiative Endicott man facing felony charges after drug and weapons bust Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
