Utica Zoo

Utica Zoo Open 363 days a year at 10am. Home to more than 200 domestic and exotic animals from around the world. Proctor. CLOSED: Thanksgiving & Christmas

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 asks that all visitors follow posted COVID-19 guidelines and protocols. The Utica Zoo creates unique experiences and promotes public appreciation of wildlife through education, conservation, and recreation. Located in t

he 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. 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.

VOTING HAS BEEN EXTENDED! ⏰ Join us this week through Sunday, February 23rd for in-person voting - all visitors will rec...
02/19/2025

VOTING HAS BEEN EXTENDED! ⏰ Join us this week through Sunday, February 23rd for in-person voting - all visitors will receive one voting ballot with admission! πŸ‘‹ We are open daily from 10 am - 4:30 pm.

Each of our zoo's "districts" nominated a candidate, and now it is up to all of YOU to decide who should be given the honor of becoming the next elected zoo official.

🦁 African Ridge
- Murphy the African Lion

🐴 Backyard and Barnyards
- Hazel the Miniature Donkey

πŸ’ Forever Forests
- Manuel the Mexican Spider Monkey

🦎 Scales & Tails
- Lawrence the Egyptian Spiny-Tailed Lizard

🌏 Asian Realm
- Aankhen the Trascaspian Urial

πŸ‘‰ Can't make it to the zoo? You can still support your favorite candidate with a donation to their campaign! Learn more at UticaZoo.org/prezoodent

02/18/2025

Have you ever heard a lynx call?! πŸΎπŸ―πŸ”Š

Listen to our male Canada lynx, Jack, performing a mating call last week. Lynx make long, wailing calls to attract mates, low growls to claim territory, and short barks to locate their young.

❗ ❄️Due to the continued snow emergency in place in the City of Utica, the Utica Zoo will be closed Tuesday, February 18...
02/18/2025

❗ ❄️Due to the continued snow emergency in place in the City of Utica, the Utica Zoo will be closed Tuesday, February 18.

Again, a big shout out to our animal care team and our grounds crew for keeping everyone safe and sound!

Track Down Tuesday 🐾Can you identify these tracks? πŸ”Here’s a hint to help you solve the mystery: This agile climber roam...
02/18/2025

Track Down Tuesday 🐾
Can you identify these tracks? πŸ”

Here’s a hint to help you solve the mystery: This agile climber roams rugged terrains and is known for its impressive curved horns. ✨

Unfortunately due to the inclement weather, the Utica Zoo will be closed today, Monday, February 17.A HUGE thank you to ...
02/17/2025

Unfortunately due to the inclement weather, the Utica Zoo will be closed today, Monday, February 17.

A HUGE thank you to our Grounds team who will continue to keep our staff safe and Animal Care team who are ensuring our animals are being cared for!

Due to the poor weather today, the Utica Zoo will be closed to the public. We will be extending voting for PreZooDent fo...
02/17/2025

Due to the poor weather today, the Utica Zoo will be closed to the public.

We will be extending voting for PreZooDent for the entire week! The last day to vote in-person will be Sunday, February 23rd!

Every guest gets a voting ballot with admissionβ€”or help your candidate get a boost with a donation to their campaign. For every $10, your candidate will receive 5 extra votes! Donate online at www.uticazoo.org/prezoodent

Each of our zoo's "districts" nominated a candidate, and now it is up to all of YOU to decide who should be given the honor of becoming the next elected zoo official.
🦁 African Ridge- Murphy the African Lion
🐴 Backyard and Barnyards- Hazel the Miniature Donkey
πŸ’ Forever Forests- Manuel the Mexican Spider Monkey
🦎 Scales & Tails- Lawrence the Egyptian Spiny-Tailed Lizard
🌏 Asian Realm- Aankhen the Trascaspian Urial

πŸ‘‰ Learn more at UticaZoo.org/prezoodent

LAST CHANCE! ⏰ Help us elect the next PRE-ZOO-DENT! Join us tomorrow for voting, every guest gets a voting ballot with a...
02/16/2025

LAST CHANCE! ⏰ Help us elect the next PRE-ZOO-DENT! Join us tomorrow for voting, every guest gets a voting ballot with admissionβ€”don't miss out! πŸ‘‹

Each of our zoo's "districts" nominated a candidate, and now it is up to all of YOU to decide who should be given the honor of becoming the next elected zoo official.

🦁 African Ridge
- Murphy the African Lion

🐴 Backyard and Barnyards
- Hazel the Miniature Donkey

πŸ’ Forever Forests
- Manuel the Mexican Spider Monkey

🦎 Scales & Tails
- Lawrence the Egyptian Spiny-Tailed Lizard

🌏 Asian Realm
- Aankhen the Trascaspian Urial

πŸ‘‰ Learn more at UticaZoo.org/prezoodent

02/16/2025

No school tomorrow? πŸ‘€β˜ƒοΈ Stop by the Utica Zoo! We’ll be open from 10 am - 4:30 pm and our snowshoe trail is open!

❄️ Snowshoe rentals are available at our Gift Shop, or feel free to bring your own!

πŸ“Œ: Visit Oneida County, NY

Tomorrow! Join us for some Presidents' Day Break Fun! Visit the Utica Zoo for a fun-filled day of activities and explore...
02/16/2025

Tomorrow! Join us for some Presidents' Day Break Fun! Visit the Utica Zoo for a fun-filled day of activities and explore one of our most powerful senses: sound. 🦁

πŸ”Š Animal Sound Effects
⏰ February 17 | 9 am – 3 pm
🎟️ Members: $65 | Non-Members: $75

Sign up for our Zoo Camp or just come by for a visit! The Utica Zoo will be open from 10 am - 4:30 pm

Register for the Zoo Camp at https://tinyurl.com/5yvtms5k

02/16/2025

Due to the inclement weather the Utica Zoo will be closed today, Sunday, February 16.

We will be open Monday, February 17 from 10 am - 4:30 pm

02/15/2025

β„οΈπŸ¦Œ Grab your snowshoes and head to the Utica Zoo for a winter adventure like no other! (We also have rentals on-site.)

Our snowy trails are perfect for a day of family fun, where you can explore the beauty of nature, spot some incredible animals, and enjoy the magic of winter together. 🐾✨

We're open daily from 10 AM - 4:30 PM.

πŸ“Œ: Visit Oneida County, NY

🐴 Hold your hay! From Backyard & Barnyards, it's Hazel the Miniature Donkey! πŸ΄βœ… Help Hazel trot her way to victory by do...
02/15/2025

🐴 Hold your hay! From Backyard & Barnyards, it's Hazel the Miniature Donkey! 🐴

βœ… Help Hazel trot her way to victory by donating to her campaign! For every $10 donation, she gets 5 extra votes. 🐎

πŸ‘‰ Pick Hazel now at UticaZoo.org/prezoodent

Join us for in-person voting starting TODAY, from February 15-17. Every guest gets a voting ballot with admissionβ€”don't miss out! πŸ‘‹

Otterly exciting news! πŸŽ‚πŸŽ‰ Join us tomorrow, Saturday, 2/15 at the Zoo as we celebrate Briar and Lily’s birthdays! 🦦🐾Swin...
02/14/2025

Otterly exciting news! πŸŽ‚πŸŽ‰ Join us tomorrow, Saturday, 2/15 at the Zoo as we celebrate Briar and Lily’s birthdays! 🦦🐾

Swing by the Otter Exhibit at 11:30 AM for a fin-tastic birthday celebration and a special keeper talk. Trust us, you won’t want to miss the otters’ splashy antics! πŸ’¦

While you're here, don’t forget to cast your vote for your favorite PreZoodent candidate. 🐾

Happy Valentine's Day! πŸ’Œ Keepers here at the Utica Zoo handed out Valentines to some of their special animals. πŸ’˜
02/14/2025

Happy Valentine's Day! πŸ’Œ Keepers here at the Utica Zoo handed out Valentines to some of their special animals. πŸ’˜

From African Ridge, Murphy the African Lion is roaring into the race to become the 2025 Utica Zoo PreZooDent! 🦁🐾 Will yo...
02/14/2025

From African Ridge, Murphy the African Lion is roaring into the race to become the 2025 Utica Zoo PreZooDent! 🦁🐾 Will you help him roar his way to the title?

πŸ—³οΈ Show your support by donating to Murphy’s campaign! For every $10 donated, he gets 5 extra votes. Help this lion take the crownβ€”er, mane-stage!

πŸ‘‰ Learn more at UticaZoo.org/prezoodent

Join us for in-person voting from February 15-17. Every guest gets a voting ballot with admissionβ€”don't miss out! πŸ‘‹

Looking for last-minute Valentine's gift ideas? πŸ’˜πŸ’Œ Book an Animal Experience today! πŸ¦“πŸ’ Get up close with your favorite c...
02/13/2025

Looking for last-minute Valentine's gift ideas? πŸ’˜πŸ’Œ Book an Animal Experience today! πŸ¦“πŸ’ Get up close with your favorite creatures with the one you love. 🌹

Plan your encounter and secure your spot by booking two weeks in advanceβ€”admission is on us! 🀩 Book now! https://uticazoo.org/experiences/

Lawrence the Lizard 🦎πŸ₯ Representing Scales & Tails, say HELLO to Lawrence the Egyptian Spiny-Tailed Lizard! πŸΎπŸ¦ŽπŸ’š Help Law...
02/13/2025

Lawrence the Lizard 🦎πŸ₯ Representing Scales & Tails, say HELLO to Lawrence the Egyptian Spiny-Tailed Lizard! 🐾🦎

πŸ’š Help Lawrence climb to the top by donating to his campaign. Every $10 donation equals 5 extra votes for this scaly superstar. πŸƒ

πŸ‘‰ Learn more at UticaZoo.org/prezoodent

Join us for in-person voting from February 15-17. Every guest gets a voting ballot with admissionβ€”don't miss out! πŸ‘‹

🐏🌏 From the Asian Realm comes Aankhen the Transcaspian Urial, and he’s ready to hoof it to the PreZooDent title! πŸΎπŸπŸ“― Sho...
02/12/2025

🐏🌏 From the Asian Realm comes Aankhen the Transcaspian Urial, and he’s ready to hoof it to the PreZooDent title! 🐾🐏

πŸ“― Show your support by donating to Aankhen’s campaign! Every $10 brings him 5 more votes closer to the title of PreZooDent.

πŸ‘‰ Details at UticaZoo.org/prezoodent

Join us for in-person voting from February 15-17. Every guest gets a voting ballot with admissionβ€”don't miss out! πŸ‘‹

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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Have you ever heard a lynx call?! πŸΎπŸ―πŸ”Š Listen to our male Canada lynx, Jack, performing a mating call last week. Lynx make long, wailing calls to attract mates, low growls to claim territory, and short barks to locate their young. #UticaZoo #UticaNY #CanadaLynx #AZA

No school tomorrow? πŸ‘€β˜ƒοΈ Stop by the Utica Zoo! We’ll be open from 10 am - 4:30 pm and our snowshoe trail is open! ❄️ Snowshoe rentals are available at our Gift Shop, or feel free to bring your own! πŸ“Œ: Visit Oneida County, NY #UticaZoo #FunThatMatters #UZ363 #VisitOneidaCounty

β„οΈπŸ¦Œ Grab your snowshoes and head to the Utica Zoo for a winter adventure like no other! (We also have rentals on-site.) Our snowy trails are perfect for a day of family fun, where you can explore the beauty of nature, spot some incredible animals, and enjoy the magic of winter together. 🐾✨ We're open daily from 10 AM - 4:30 PM. πŸ“Œ: Visit Oneida County, NY #UticaZoo #FunThatMatters #UZ363 #VisitOneidaCounty

We asked our animals here at the Utica Zoo who they think will win the Super Bowl this weekend...unfortunately no one wanted to break the news to Kane, the Golden Lion Tamarin, that the Bills didn't make it.... #SuperBowl2025 #SuperBowlLIX #UticaZoo #UticaNY The Association of Zoos and Aquariums NFL The Kansas City Chiefs Philadelphia Eagles Buffalo Bills #NFLfootball #superbowl Sentinel Media Company Visit Oneida County, NY WKTV NEWSChannel 2 Observer-Dispatch

Thank you to everyone who came for Noon Year’s Eve today! Just a reminder that the zoo will close early today (Dec 31) at 3 pm and will re-open tomorrow (Jan 1) from 10 am - 4:30 pm. Start the New Year with a trip to the Utica Zoo! #UticaZoo #FunThatMatters Visit Oneida County, NY

Tomorrow!! πŸ€©β˜ƒοΈ Join us for an unforgettable day at the π–π’π§π­πžπ« 𝐙𝐨𝐨𝐛𝐒π₯𝐞𝐞! Saturday, December 14, 2024, from 10 am to 3 pm at the Utica Zoo! πŸ¦¦πŸ¦“ Enjoy live music, savor delicious bites from food trucks, and cozy up by the campfires while roasting marshmallows. Dive into interactive activity stations and win exciting prizes! Don't miss outβ€”check out www.uticazoo.org/zoobilee for more details and let the adventure begin! #UticaZoo #Zoobilee #UticaNY #FUNThatMatters

βœ¨β„οΈβ˜ƒοΈ A BIG Thank you to our π–π’π§π­πžπ« 𝐙𝐨𝐨𝐛𝐒π₯𝐞𝐞 Sponsors. Thank you to First Source Federal Credit Union, Hummel's Office Plus/BME- Business Machines & Equipment Inc., the Bank of Utica, Total Solutions, C & D Advertising, McDonald's, Brockway-Carpenter Real Estate and WKTV NEWSChannel 2 for your support. πŸ‘‹πŸ˜Š We'll see everyone here at the Utica Zoo, Saturday, December 14, 2024, from 10 am to 3 pm! Enjoy music, treats from food trucks, visit with Mr. & Mrs. Claus, gather around cozy campfires for marshmallow roasting, and learn about the fascinating ways our animals adapt to the winter chill! πŸŽ…πŸ» Visit uticazoo.org/zoobilee for all the details. #UticaZoo #Zoobilee #UticaNY #FUNThatMatters

Next Saturday, December 14! β„οΈβ˜ƒοΈ The π–π’π§π­πžπ« 𝐙𝐨𝐨𝐛𝐒π₯𝐞𝐞 at the Utica Zoo will be held from 10 am - 3 pm! πŸ¦¦πŸ¦“ Celebrate all things winter and learn about the different adaptations that animals make during the colder months. This event features live music, food trucks, campfires, roasted marshmallows, activity stations with prizes, and more! For more info, visit www.uticazoo.org/zoobilee #UticaZoo #Zoobilee #UticaNY #FUNThatMatters

It's *tiny* Tongue Out Tuesday! Featuring our Bennett's Wallaby 🦘 Come Visit Us! We're open daily from 10 am - 4:30 pm #TongueOutTuesday #Zoo #Wallaby #FunThatMatters

Have you met our new Black Welsh Mountain Sheep? The Black Welsh Mountain sheep is smaller in size and the only completely black breed of sheep in Britain. They are mostly found in England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland, as they were originally bred for sheep farming in the mountains of Wales. Come meet our two lambs, Eunice and Priscilla! The Utica Zoo is open daily from 10 am - 4:30 pm #UticaZoo #FunThatMatters #UZ363 #BlackWelshSheep

Fun That Matters at the Utica Zoo! πŸ¦πŸŽ‰ Playgrounds, the fall air, and animal connections will make for an incredible day! πŸ•™ Open daily 10 AM - 4:30 PM πŸ“Œ: https://www.uticazoo.org/ #UticaZoo #FunThatMatters

πŸ¦“ Get together for fun that matters at the Utica Zoo. Every day is different at the zoo, so get outdoors. 🌿 🦦 The zoo’s wild playgrounds, delicious food, and animal connections will make for an incredible day. πŸ“Œ: https://www.uticazoo.org/ #UticaZoo #FunThatMatters

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