Contact Us

General Inquiries

Please use the form below to contact the Ross Park Zoo. If you have a donation request for your upcoming event, please use the donation request form to submit an inquiry.

Mailing Address

Please note our mailing address is used for mail and deliveries only, and is not our visitor entrance.

Ross Park Zoo
185 Park Ave
Binghamton, NY 13903

Phone

(607) 724-5461

Injured & Orphaned Wildlife

While Ross Park Zoo is unable to directly assist with wild animals in distress due to legal constraints on animal acceptance, we can offer guidance. We align with the DEC’s (Department of Environmental Conservation) principle of “If You Care, Leave It There.” However, recognizing the compassionate nature of animal lovers, we acknowledge that the desire to help is sometimes irresistible. If you suspect the animal in question is injured, distressed, or orphaned, we recommend contacting one of the Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitators in the area. These dedicated individuals are committed to aiding wildlife in need. Below, you’ll find a list of resources for wildlife rehabilitators.

Find a Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator:

New York State Rehabilitator Locator:
https://www.dec.ny.gov/animals/83977.html

  • Select the county where you are located from the dropdown menu.
  • Select the type of animal that requires assistance (i.e. “Small Mammal,” “Raptors,” etc.) 
  • Click “Search” and you will find a list of relevant Rehabilitators and their contact information. 
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Cornell University’s Janet L. Swanson Wildlife Health Center:

607) 253-3060

Animal Help Now:

https://ahnow.org

  • Type your location’s Zip Code in the search bar.
  • Click on “Wildlife Emergency: Assist injured, orphaned, distressed wildlife.”
  • Read the warning pop-up and click “OK.”
  • Click on one of the Rehabilitators that appear to get their contact information.

Maine
Cheryl Cox – (607) 321-5554 (small mammals)

Endicott
Cynthia Daniel – (607) 754-3636 (small mammals)

Vestal
Jen Pecka – (607) 206-3769 (small mammals, large mammals)

Earlville
Denise Johnson – (315) 691-3510 (small mammals, large mammals)

Norwich
George Chapman – (607) 349-7250 (small/large mammals, reptiles, game birds)

Owego
Barbara Cole – (315) 687-1584 (small/large mammals, reptiles/amphibians, passerine birds, game birds, waterfowl)

Willseyville
Denise Liske – (607) 339-6566 (small mammals, reptiles/amphibians, game birds)

Candor
Emily MacArthur – (607) 351-3930 (small mammals)

Ithaca
Victoria Campbell – (607) 200-4100 (rabies vector, small mammals, passerine birds, raptors, game birds, waterfowl)

Monica Weimer – (845) 800-4116 (rabies vector, small mammals, large mammals)

George Kollias – (315) 253-3060 (small/large mammals, reptiles/amphibians, passerine birds, raptors, game birds, waterfowl)

Spencer
Cynthia Lange – (607) 255-7226 (rabies vector, small mammals)

Newfield
Renee Staffeld – (917) 683-4790 (rabies vector, small mammals)

Lansing
Christina Hatfield – (607) 533-4042 (small mammals, large mammals)

Melanie Merrill – (315) 209-4917 (large mammals)

Dryden
Suzanne Scheuring – (607) 753-0652 (reptiles/amphibians)

Tunkhannock
Angela Colarusso – (570) 836-1851 (rabies vector, small mammals, large mammals, reptiles, amphibians)

Key

• Rabies vector (bats, raccoons, and skunks)
• Small mammals (squirrel, fox, chipmunk, rabbit, etc.)
• Large mammals (deer, bear, moose)
• Reptiles/amphibians (turtle, snake, salamander, frog)
• Passerine bird (robin, bluebird, cardinal, wren, finch, etc.)
• Raptors (owl, falcon, eagle, hawk, osprey)
• Game birds (turkey, pheasant, grouse)
• Waterfowl (duck, goose, swan, brant)