Utica Zoo

Utica Zoo Home to more than 200 domestic and exotic animals from around the world. The Utica Zoo asks that all visitors follow posted COVID-19 guidelines and protocols.
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🧡AZA Accredited inspiring connections to wildlife through conservation education & fun that matters!
❄️ 4 season
🌍 Over 200 animals from around the world
🪸2nd largest coral reef on east coast
🦓 Open 363 days a year 10:00am - 4:30pm The Utica Zoo actively participates in The Association of Zoos and Aquariums Species Survival Plan and cares for several endangered and critically endangered animals.

The Utica Zoo creates unique experiences and promotes public appreciation of wildlife through education, conservation, and recreation. Located in the Roscoe Conkling Park, the Utica Zoo was established in 1914 as part of a recreational complex made possible by the donation of land from Thomas R. Proctor. The Zoo had grown from its beginnings of three Fallow Deer donated by the New York Zoological Society to its present collection of species of animals from around the world. CLOSED: Thanksgiving & Christmas

Become a true zoo ambassador when you create your own personal fundraising page as part of the MV Gives Campaign.Peer-to...
09/05/2026

Become a true zoo ambassador when you create your own personal fundraising page as part of the MV Gives Campaign.

Peer-to-peer fundraising lets you rally your friends, family, and coworkers to join the cause, doubling your valuable impact! And don't forget, Staffworks Save A Life Campaign will be matching all donations up to $15,000!

From daily animal care to conservation and education, YOUR fundraiser helps bring wildlife to life in our community.

Setting up is simple:
✅ Visit Utica Zoo’s MV Gives page at givemv.org/organizations/utica-zoo
✅ Click “Fundraise” and personalize your page
✅ Share your story + link with your network!

Together, we can grow our herd of supporters and make this the Zoo’s most impactful yet! 🦓🦁

Start your campaign now before giving starts September 14th - 18th!

THANK YOU for supporting our mission and all the wonderful wildlife around us.

09/04/2026

👋What’s up for the long weekend everyone!?

Just wanted to hop on and mention that the Utica Zoo is open all weekend long with regular hours from 10:00am to 4:30pm so you can visit a favorite animal, ride a scooter pal, or jump on the bounce pillow!

Our zoo is four season and open #363 days a year, only closed to the public on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.

🍟Polly’s Concessions will be open through Labor Day as well 11:00am to 4:00 all weekend long. Then, Polly’s will be open weekends only until mid-October.

Wishing you all a safe and happy Labor Day weekend, and we hope to see you soon!

Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 12th for some FREE FAMILY FUN at the NY Power Authority Energy Zone and the ...
09/04/2026

Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 12th for some FREE FAMILY FUN at the NY Power Authority Energy Zone and the Utica Zoo!

From 10:00am to 4:00pm on this day, we'll be offering free admission for the whole family. Also enjoy food trucks, bounce houses, face painting, scavenger hunts with prizes, and so much more!

See more information about this all day event on our website at uticazoo.org/events

We'll see you then!

Let us honor National Wildlife Day today, September 4th.On this day, we want to shed light on the many challenges wildli...
09/04/2026

Let us honor National Wildlife Day today, September 4th.

On this day, we want to shed light on the many challenges wildlife all over the world face, and to encourage others to be mindful of their own practices and how they can influence their own positive change.

Habitat deconstruction from humans, climate change, and the unfair treatment of our oceans are threatening the habitats wild animals depend on to survive...many are also illegally hunted or even taken directly from their habitats.

Some animals in particular are often exploited for traditional medicine, goods, or in the exotic pet trade. Our two Mexican spider monkeys here at Utica Zoo, Manuel and Negra, were actually both rescued from an illegal exotic pet trade situation in the late nineties.

These two have been at or zoo since, having become valuable ambassador animals that help to educate about the conservation of their species and others. Due to their experiences in the illegal pet trade and being orphaned at such a young age, these two could not be released back into the wild.

What's something you can do today? 👇

1. Share this story!
2. Create animal habitats and grow pollinator gardens at home or in your community. 🐝
3. Combat climate change and protect wildlife habitats by consuming less meat (who doesn't love a meatless Monday anyway...pancakes for dinner, anyone?)
4. Research and prioritize sustainable products that do not test on animals.
5. Simply be conscious of your own carbon footprint and make efforts to lessen it.
6. Discover other animal awareness days and celebrate those dates with us too!

If you made it this far, we appreciate your curiosity and willingness to learn. We hope you take with you the lessons shared here today and can spread wildlife conservation efforts with your community!

👋What's up at the zoo this month? We've got September packed with activities everyone can enjoy!Support our zoo's commit...
09/03/2026

👋What's up at the zoo this month? We've got September packed with activities everyone can enjoy!

Support our zoo's commitment to wildlife conservation with one or more of the opportunities below: 👇

-Sun 6th: Teddy Bear Clinic 10am-12pm (free pre-registration recommended)

-Sat 12th: Wildlife Festival with the NY Power Authority (FREE ADMISSION 10am-4pm)

-Mon 14th to Fri 18th: to our accredited zoo at givemv.org/organizations/utica-zoo where Staffworks will match EVERY DONATION up to $15,000!

-Fri 18th: Zoo Adventure Program 10am-11am education class for children 3-5 about the autumn season (pre-registration required)

-Sat 19th: Wellness Morning with Wildlife - mat pilates class 9am-10am outside the lion exhibit instructed by BurnToneSculpt (pre-registration required)

-Sat 19th: International Red Panda Day! (all activities included with regular zoo admission)

-Thu 24th: We're bringing back our Homeschool Programs! 11am-12:30pm education class on seed strategies for students 6-12 years (pre-registration required)

-Fri 25th: Our next Stroller Safari with the Mom Walk Collective from 9am-10:15am about 'back to schools' for kids 0-5 years (pre-registration required)

-Sat 26th: Member Morning starting at 9am (no pre-registration required, members only)

-Tue 29th: Our PreZOOdent, Spot the Burmese Python, is celebrating her 30th gotcha day with us! (small activity to be shared day of and will be included with zoo admission)

See more information about each activity on our website at uticazoo.org/events

We'll see you then!

This Sunday, you can have your child’s favorite stuffed animal scheduled to see our highly qualified stuffed animal doct...
09/02/2026

This Sunday, you can have your child’s favorite stuffed animal scheduled to see our highly qualified stuffed animal doctors at Utica Zoo! 🧸

Each child will receive a printed bill of health certificate for their stuffed animal after their visit and are free to roam zoo grounds before or after their appointment, as clinic is free with admission!

Book your appointment ahead at uticazoo.org/events

The countdown is ON — is quickly approaching, so make sure to SAVE THE DATE to support your local nonprofit organizati...
09/01/2026

The countdown is ON — is quickly approaching, so make sure to SAVE THE DATE to support your local nonprofit organizations. 💚

We are honored to be a recipient in this day of giving with The Community Foundation and our fellow Mohawk Valley nonprofits!

Every donation big and small helps the Utica Zoo continue to provide exceptional care for our animals and inspire conservation efforts across our community. 🌍🦓🐒

Get ready to make a difference STARTING SEPTEMBER 14TH at: givemv.org/organizations/utica-zoo

From September 14th to September 18th, the Staffworks Save A Life Campaign will match EVERY DONATION you make to us up to $15,000. 👏

Learn more about the value of your donation and what an impact it makes by reading: uticazoo.org/mohawkvalleygivescampaign

Please join us in wishing a happy 9th birthday to our male Vietnamese pot-bellied pig, Baker! 🩶🐽His keeper staff describ...
09/01/2026

Please join us in wishing a happy 9th birthday to our male Vietnamese pot-bellied pig, Baker! 🩶🐽

His keeper staff describe him as sweet, fierce, caring, and food motivated (except not for broccoli or brussels sprouts)! He has a track record of making nice cozy beds and is a great caretaker himself.

He currently calls the main barn in our Backyards & Barnyards Realm his home, along with our newer female piggie, Delores.

Visit Baker today or purchase him an enrichment item as a birthday gift by visiting uticazoo.org/wishlist

🎉Plan your own birthday party at the zoo! Visit uticazoo.org/birthday

The theme of today's story is the value of companionship.First, we regrettably share that one of our Golden-lion tamarin...
08/31/2026

The theme of today's story is the value of companionship.

First, we regrettably share that one of our Golden-lion tamarins, adorable Arie, has passed away. At 11 years old, she presented untreatable multi-organ failure of the liver and kidneys. Due to its severity and in the best interest of her remaining quality of life, we made the difficult decision to humanely euthanize her.

Her keepers say she was a very sweet monkey and that it was incredibly rewarding to work with her. They will deeply miss their training sessions together. She was sent to the Cornell Diagnostic Lab for a necropsy that unfortunately did not result in an exact cause of her organ failure.

We have been actively working with the Species Survival Plan (SSP) to help find a companion for our existing Golden-lion tamarin, Kane. He has been doing well with the extra attention his keeper staff is providing him. It is more likely that Kane will be starting a new adventure at another accredited facility in the near future.

We encourage you to come visit Kane inside our Scales & Tails Wildlife Hall soon. When here, share with us your ideas for the future of that exhibit. We have some exciting developments underway, but would love to hear your own aspirations for our zoo as well.

08/30/2026

Start your morning with wellness and wildlife at Utica Zoo! Our first session in our Wellness Mornings series took place on the 15th featuring a beginner yoga class instructed by In Bloom Yoga, right outside our White-handed Gibbon exhibit. 🌿

Our next Wellness Morning is a mat pilates class instructed by BurnToneSculpt on Saturday, September 19th at 9am, right outside the lion exhibit.

See more classes and to book yours at: uticazoo.org/wellness-mornings

Address

1 Utica Zoo Way
Utica, NY
13501

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 10am - 4:30am
Wednesday 10am - 4:30pm
Thursday 10am - 4:30pm
Friday 10am - 4:30pm
Saturday 10am - 4:30pm
Sunday 10am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+13157380472

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