Burnet Park — Attraction in City of Syracuse

I've been to this place a few times and I enjoy it every time. At the moment some of the exhibits are closed, but they tell you this on their website, so you know in advance. The exhibits that were open were enough to fill our time (approximately 3 hours and honestly we could've stayed longer but it was just too hot). There's plenty of places to rest in the shade and just enjoy watching the animals, a play area for tots, a snack area for a quick treat, and a gift shop at the end. (The cafeteria is currently under renovation.) There's many educational opportunities for children as they have small demonstrations set up in different areas of the park, as well as informational displays, etc. Admission was very fair... cheaper than the movies. All in all it was a good way to spend a few hours and we will...

Burnett park such a nice place. It use to be nice, now it is just another junk/grave yard of a park. Is spooky and scary, just neglected. Shame on you Syracuse. No one cleans noone picks up trush no caps visible. There just youngsters gangs running around so whenever I will go through I always look/prepare for being mugged or something. Fortunately it didn't happen yet but it's just a matter of time, I believe. So if any one decided to go there for a stroll, be cautious. There in the back is a monument for memory of these from our community, who gave life for our freedom in world war ii and until recently the city did not give to much to it. Finally just after memorial day they put a new flag pole line on the pole but I did not see flag flying. Unless it was for a very short time flying up there. Shame...

We visited the Zoo, which as a child I had visited and was very depressed about, but now! It was so nice! The slight hills made me and my kids feel like we were on safari making animals discoveries along the way. A lot was closed due to COVID restrictions but it was worth it to visit. There were activities for kids and plenty to see with staff to answer curious kid questions. The baby elephant was our family favorite but we a enjoyed visiting all of the outdoor enclosures. The indoor enclosure that is currently open is very well ventilated. They have a ton of hand sanitizing stations and ask kids not to tough the glass...as if that's possible. We found we felt best with a sanitize before glass and sanitize after approach for COVID safety. It was...