Rosamond Gifford Zoo at Burnet Park
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Syracuse, NY
From collectors
The Zoo is home to more than 900 animals on 43 acres. Some of the more popular animals include Asian Elephants, Humboldt Penguins, Amur Tigers and African Lions. The Zoo also houses a conservation, education center, Jungle Cafe and gift shop.
Designs say Rosamond Gifford zoo on the back. They have penny books in the gift shop for $7.95.
Machine 4: The Lion den press designs are:
1) An Elephant,
2) A Lions face,
3) A Monkey,
4) Prairie Dog
Token Machine 1: Across from the Cafe. Need scan/ photo of tokens, front and back, on a plain white background.
Retired machines and Designs:
Retired 1: 1) Lion, 2) Monkey, 3) Ringtale Lemur, 4) Elephant.
Retired 2: 1) Cheetah, 2) Frog, 3) Penguin 4) Wolf.
Retired 3: 1) An Octopus, 2) Starfish, 3) Penguin, 4) Seahorse.
Laying Tiger retired from Machine 1, Lion's Den.
6/21/25: When I asked staff, they said that machine 4 was the only one left. Token machine is still across the from the cafe
7/19/26 Machine with designs from the lions den is located by the main entrance and exit. When you are leaving it is on the right side of the doors. Cost was 51 cents
Machines and designs
| Machine | Designs | Coin type |
|---|---|---|
| Machine 4 - Lion's Den | 4 | Penny |
| Token Machine 1 | 4 | Token |
| Retired 3 | ? | Penny |
| Retired 1 & 2 & others | ? | Penny |
3 photos from collectors
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