The Binghamton Zoo at Ross Park is 90 acres of beautiful forest located just south of the city of Binghamton, New York, USA. The zoo was opened in 1875, making it the 5th oldest zoo in the nation. The Binghamton Zoo at Ross Park is open seasonally from April through October. The zoo currently contains a 100 species of animals , including binturong (bearcat), grey wolves, tigers, leopards, an aviary, penguins, reindeer, otters, meerkats, several species of tamarins and many other animals.