The Wild Animal Park

The Wild Animal Park This year is our 14th season! Come visit and enjoy Central New York's premier animal park.

Located on 12 acres just north of the Village of Chittenango in New York State, The Wild Animal Park is a zoo that provides a unique opportunity for visitors to learn about a variety of animals. With a wide range of domestic and exotics animals from all over the world, it's a great place for adventure, learning, and hours of family fun!

New year, new baby. We are really excited for our newest addition, a miniature donkey jenny (female). Mom and baby are d...
01/04/2025

New year, new baby. We are really excited for our newest addition, a miniature donkey jenny (female). Mom and baby are doing great. Come check her out this spring! 🫏 🫏

Already miss our furry friends? Well you are in luck! We offer encounters 7 days a week with our ambassador animals rega...
01/04/2025

Already miss our furry friends? Well you are in luck! We offer encounters 7 days a week with our ambassador animals regardless of the season. While we already can’t wait for April, come visit with either our giraffes, rhinos, capybaras, penguins, sloths, or our otters today! 🦦 Book here: https://square.site/book/L8STRBEE1QNET/the-wild-animal-park-chittenango-ny

We hate to end the Winter Wonderland of Lights season so abruptly, but safety is always our #1 priority for both our an...
01/02/2025

We hate to end the Winter Wonderland of Lights season so abruptly, but safety is always our #1 priority for both our animals and guests. Thank you to everyone who supported us this past season, we cannot continue to grow and improve without you! We can’t wait to see everyone in the spring and until then we hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable winter! ⛄️

*If you are scheduled for an encounter, your appointment will go on as planned!*

After a little warm spell, the snow is officially back here in Upstate NY! ❄️ Come see the lights and grab a hot cocoa a...
01/02/2025

After a little warm spell, the snow is officially back here in Upstate NY! ❄️ Come see the lights and grab a hot cocoa at our snack shack! We will be open 5-9pm until January 4th, weather permitting. For today’s Sale, mention this post and the keyword “Snow” for 3 dollars off adult admission! Only valid at the door upon entry, 1/2.

Oden wishes everyone a happy new year!🎆 Come see him and his friends from 5-9 pm today during our winter wonderland of l...
01/01/2025

Oden wishes everyone a happy new year!🎆 Come see him and his friends from 5-9 pm today during our winter wonderland of lights.

Whether it’s a rambunctious goat or one of our majestic tigers, you are sure to make a friend at our winter wonderland o...
12/30/2024

Whether it’s a rambunctious goat or one of our majestic tigers, you are sure to make a friend at our winter wonderland of lights! 🚨 We are hosting a FLASH SALE so keep an eye on our socials this week! 🚨 We are offering 3 dollars off all adult admission when you mention this post and the keyword “GOAT” upon entry! This is only available today, 12/30 and can only be redeemed upon initial entry. Come see us tonight 5-9pm!

What’s your favorite light exhibit?✨ We would love to hear in the comments! Our winter wonderland of lights is open thro...
12/29/2024

What’s your favorite light exhibit?✨ We would love to hear in the comments! Our winter wonderland of lights is open through January 4th, 5-9pm!

It’s looking like a perfect night to visit The Wild Winter Wonderland of Lights. Don’t miss out on this years holiday li...
12/28/2024

It’s looking like a perfect night to visit The Wild Winter Wonderland of Lights. Don’t miss out on this years holiday light display. We will be open every night through January 4th from 5 to 9PM.

Happy national visit the zoo day! 🐯 Come out tonight to see your favorites (who don’t mind the Cold) and our stunning li...
12/27/2024

Happy national visit the zoo day! 🐯 Come out tonight to see your favorites (who don’t mind the Cold) and our stunning light displays from 5-9pm. Tickets can be purchased right at the door and don’t forget to bring canned goods to enter our encounter giveaway!

We hope everyone enjoyed the holiday! ❄️ If you want to keep the spirit going, come out tonight for our winter Wonderlan...
12/26/2024

We hope everyone enjoyed the holiday! ❄️ If you want to keep the spirit going, come out tonight for our winter Wonderland of lights! We will be open 5-9pm 🎄

Merry Christmas Eve! 🎅🏽 We are open tonight 5-9 pm so make sure you visit Santa before he heads back to the North Pole! ...
12/24/2024

Merry Christmas Eve! 🎅🏽 We are open tonight 5-9 pm so make sure you visit Santa before he heads back to the North Pole! ❄️Santa is located in our bounce house building with the baby kangaroo 🦘

Stay safe if you are out and about today! We hope to see everyone tomorrow. ❄️
12/22/2024

Stay safe if you are out and about today! We hope to see everyone tomorrow. ❄️

🎄✨ Our Winter Wonderland of Lights is open tonight from 5 PM to 9 PM at the zoo! Bundle up and get out of the house with...
12/22/2024

🎄✨ Our Winter Wonderland of Lights is open tonight from 5 PM to 9 PM at the zoo! Bundle up and get out of the house with your family to see hundred of thousands of twinkling lights and a potential Kovu welcome roar 🦁

The snow is back and better than ever ❄️. Come out for our Winter Wonderland of lights tonight from 5-9pm! Grab a hot co...
12/21/2024

The snow is back and better than ever ❄️. Come out for our Winter Wonderland of lights tonight from 5-9pm! Grab a hot cocoa, take some family pics and feed the petting zoo. Don’t forget to bring your canned goods for the chance to win an encounter! 🥫

Who hoo! We are open tonight for our Winter Wonderland of lights from 5-9pm. Come make a new friend at the petting zoo ❄...
12/19/2024

Who hoo! We are open tonight for our Winter Wonderland of lights from 5-9pm. Come make a new friend at the petting zoo ❄️🦙 Tickets are purchased right at the door and regular admission prices apply.

Huge happy birthday to the Wild’s owner, Jeff Taylor! We are so fortunate to have such a hard driven person who continue...
12/15/2024

Huge happy birthday to the Wild’s owner, Jeff Taylor! We are so fortunate to have such a hard driven person who continues to improve our facilities for our beloved animals and guests to enjoy! We cannot wait to see what idea he brings to life next! Enjoy your day 🎊

Aspen wants to remind you we are open tonight! Come enjoy the lights and a festive treat from 5-9pm. Regular admissions ...
12/15/2024

Aspen wants to remind you we are open tonight! Come enjoy the lights and a festive treat from 5-9pm. Regular admissions applies and bring canned goods for the chance to win an animal encounter. 🥫 See you there!

Address

7621 Lakeport Road
Chittenango, NY
13037

Opening Hours

Saturday 9:30am - 6pm
Sunday 9:30am - 5pm

Telephone

(315) 510-3347

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Located just 20 minutes outside Syracuse, come visit the Wild Animal Park in Chittenango NY for our Winter Wonderland of Lights! Enjoy hundreds of thousands of lights, festive activities and animals prowling in the night. 🐅 This is a unique opportunity to enjoy the holidays with family and friends of all ages. We will be open tonight and tomorrow 5-9pm. Tag who you want to enjoy the park with! 🐧

Ice Cubes: 1 🧊 Otters: 0 🦦 Our baby otters can be kept entertained for hours with ice cubes! Due to the cubes unpredictable movement, they love to eat, hide, and play with them. Come see our furry friends in action by booking an encounter today! Book here: https://square.site/book/L8STRBEE1QNET/the-wild-animal-park-chittenango-ny

The snow is finally here to stay! ❄️ Come out tonight and enjoy everything the Wild has to offer during our Winter Wonderland of lights. Sip hot chocolate by the fire or take your family picture with Santa! We are open 5-9pm. #christmasdecor #familyfun

We are open tonight for The Wild Winter Wonderland of Lights. Come see Santa, warm up by the fire, visit with the animals and checkout our wild lights. Park is open from 5 to 9PM. ⛄️ ❄️🎄

Due to high requests, we will continue our Black Friday deals on Cyber Monday, December 2nd from 9-9pm online!This is your LAST CHANCE to get deals on season passes, gift certificates, and day passes 🚨 Additionally we will be offering 10% off all adoptions! When you adopt an animal, proceeds go towards their care and enrichment. Shop here! https://the-wild-animal-park.myshopify.com

🚨 Less than 2 hours until our Black Friday Sale comes to an end! 🚨Hurry and grab your season passes, gift certificates, and day passes for all your gifting needs! 🎁 SHOP HERE: https://the-wild-animal-park.myshopify.com

This winter, the zoo comes alive in a whole new light! ❄️✨ Stroll through a sparkling wonderland and enjoy a glowing journey like no other. Perfect for families, friends, and anyone who loves a little holiday magic! Meet luminous creatures (and real ones too) or take a ride on the train. 🚂 Regular park admission applies and all dates of operation can be found right on our website! Doors open at 5pm and last customers are taken at 8:30pm. See you soon!🐧

We think it’s time you make some once in a lifetime memories! This winter come meet our ambassador animals in a private one-on-one encounter.🦦 Interact, play and feed our sweet creatures and along the way learn all about what makes each of them so special 🦏 Book today: https://square.site/book/L8STRBEE1QNET/the-wild-animal-park-chittenango-ny

Don’t miss our Black Friday Sale ‼️Our gift shop will be open this Friday 10am-2pm for our annual black friday deals! Stop in and grab a present for a loved one (or yourself!) We are offering $5 off season passes, $2 off day passes, and 10% off all merchandise and apparel. For every $50 you spend on gift certificates we will add another $5 on! Gift Certificates can be used for anything in the park EXCEPT animal encounters and do not expire. If you cannot make it in, we will be offering the same deals 9am-9pm on our online gift shop. Shop here: https://the-wild-animal-park.myshopify.com

We think we have just what you need to make your dream come true! 🦦 Come out and visit Ollie and Oaklyn, our baby otters! During your encounter you are able to play and interact with these irresistible fuzz-balls, while also learning about the species from our knowledgeable zookeepers. Book here today! https://square.site/book/L8STRBEE1QNET/the-wild-animal-park-chittenango-ny

Come meet our baby otters! 🦦 Oaklyn and Ollie LOVE to play with you and can’t wait to meet you! Encounters are available 7 days a week and are a great gift for any animal lover in your life. Book here: https://square.site/book/L8STRBEE1QNET/the-wild-animal-park-chittenango-ny

Happy Halloween! 🎃 Our animals love this holiday just as much as you do. From a tasty snack to enrichment, it’s safe to say pumpkins are a fan-favorite around here 👻

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