Onondaga County Executive Joanie Mahoney has signed a proclamation declaring this to be "The Summer of Siri" at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo.
Siri is now and elephant whose 50 years old and the announcement acknowledges her role in the renovations and the continuing improvements at the zoo over the years and the ongoing investment in the Asian elephants at the zoo.
The Zoo will officially celebrate Siri's birthday on August 19th at it's annual Asian Elephant Extravaganza, with other elephant activities leading up to the big day.