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A massive python stretching more than 13 feet was found in New York. It was someone's pet, which is illegal without a special license.

Sassy has a new friend after losing her lifelong companion at one Central New York zoo. But it's not another spider monkey. In fact, it's not a monkey at all.

The oldest spider monkey in the world has sadly passed away. Gummy, who called Fort Rickey home in Rome, New York lived for 61 years, almost twice as long as most spider monkeys.

There are a lot of new things to see and do when Fort Rickey Discovery Zoo opens for the 2023 season in Central New York.

Celebrate the end of summer vacation at the Back to School, End of Summer Bash hosted by Fort Rickey in Rome.

It won't be long before parents hear those two dreaded words, "I'm bored." Here are 18 kid-friendly day trips in Central & Upstate New York

Science says its unheard of for Spider Monkey's to reach 60 years old. In fact, the life expectancy of them is around 30 to 35 years

After suffering a state of emergency after Tropical Storm Fred flooded the Children's Zoo in Rome, Fort Rickey has some sad news to announce to Central New York

Fort Rickey is in a state of emergency after Tropical Storm Fred flooded the Children's Zoo in Rome.

Fort Rickey Discovery Zoo of Rome New York is now selling a line of handmade goat milk soap.

Zookeeping experience is not required for this full time position.

Admission will be in groups of up to 10 people with private group visits also available.