by Barbara Sheklin Davis (Author), Ted Fox (Foreword by)
Founded in 1914, Rosamond Gifford Zoo at Burnet Park is one of the leading zoos in North America. From humble beginnings as a small collection of animals, it transformed into a state-of-the-art home to more than seven hundred animals, including many threatened or endangered species. A small family of Asian elephants, including an unusual set of twins, play a crucial role in both education and conservation efforts to protect these majestic animals. The zoo collaborates with its nonprofit partner, Friends of the Zoo, to provide visitors with experiences that excite, memories that endure and knowledge that inspires global wildlife conservation.
Author Biography
Barbara Sheklin Davis is an educator, editor and author. Professor emerita of modern languages at Onondaga Community College, she has written two books about Central New York communities (Syracuse African Americans and The Jewish Community of Syracuse), two about Parkinson's disease, three about Jewish education and Jewish life and one about a symphony orchestra. For twenty-seven years, she served as head of the Syracuse Hebrew Day School; she is currently the editor of the Jewish Observer.