Utica Zoo Animal Adoptions

Click here for a full list of Utica Zoo Animals.

When you adopt an animal, you help fund its food supply, enrichment, care, and well-being. Fast Fact: Utica Zoo spends $24,000 a year just to feed the California Sea Lions!

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Guardian Level $500: You receive a special animal encounter (value up to $250), a Family Membership, (4) day passes, a gift certificate for an 8” plush toy to be redeemed in our gift shop, an 8×10 photo of your animal, a printed Adoption Certificate, and recognition in Zoo News

Champion Level $250: You receive a Family Membership, (4) day passes, a gift certificate for an 8” plush toy to be redeemed in our gift shop, an 8×10 photo of your animal, a printed Adoption Certificate, and recognition in Zoo News.

Companion Level $100: You receive (4) day passes, a gift certificate for an 8” plush toy to be redeemed at our gift shop, an 8×10 photo of your animal, a printed Adoption Certificate, and recognition in Zoo News.

Side Kick Level $50: You receive a printed Adoption Certificate, an 8×10 photo of your animal, and recognition in Zoo News.

Buddy Level $30: You receive via email an Adoption Certificate. Recognition in Zoo News.

Please allow 7-10 business days for process and delivery. There will be a $25 service charge for all returned checks. Animals, like all living things are subject to change (death, loan to another zoo, etc.) No refunds.

Fill out my online form.

Open 363 Days a Year: 10am to 4:45pm

Summer Admission Price
Child 2 & Under Free
Child 3 to 12 $4.75
Adult 13 to 61 $8.00
Senior 62+, Military, College w/ID $6.75
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Sep
27
Thu
10:30 AM Fall Zoo Adventures STEM Academy... @ Utica Zoo Auditorium
Fall Zoo Adventures STEM Academy... @ Utica Zoo Auditorium
Sep 27 @ 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Fall Zoo Adventures STEM Academy | Flying South @ Utica Zoo Auditorium | Utica | New York | United States
Flying South–What do you do when your feathers start to freeze? Fly south for the winter! Join zoo educators and a few of our migrating friends to learn all about the animals that head south for Read More
Oct
11
Thu
10:30 AM Fall Zoo Adventures STEM Academy... @ Utica Zoo Auditorium
Fall Zoo Adventures STEM Academy... @ Utica Zoo Auditorium
Oct 11 @ 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Fall Zoo Adventures STEM Academy | Going Nuts @ Utica Zoo Auditorium | Utica | New York | United States
Going Nuts–Get ready to be a squirrel and gather nuts for the winter. Fall is a busy time for animals that stay around for the winter. We will be scurrying around the zoo searching for Read More
5:00 PM Docent Training Course @ Utica Zoo Auditorium
Docent Training Course @ Utica Zoo Auditorium
Oct 11 @ 5:00 PM – Oct 12 @ 8:00 PM
Docent Training Course @ Utica Zoo Auditorium | Utica | New York | United States
2018 Docent Training Course – 2 Days (18 years or older) (Day 1) Thursday October 11th 5pm-8pm (Day 2) Friday October 12th 5pm-8pm Utica Zoo is always looking for enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to join our team of docents! Read More
Oct
12
Fri
5:00 PM Docent Training Course @ Utica Zoo Auditorium
Docent Training Course @ Utica Zoo Auditorium
Oct 12 @ 5:00 PM – Oct 13 @ 8:00 PM
Docent Training Course @ Utica Zoo Auditorium | Utica | New York | United States
2018 Docent Training Course – 2 Days (18 years or older) (Day 1) Thursday October 11th 5pm-8pm (Day 2) Friday October 12th 5pm-8pm Utica Zoo is always looking for enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to join our team of docents! Read More
Oct
20
Sat
all-day Spooktacular Day 1
Spooktacular Day 1
Oct 20 all-day
Join us on October 20 and 21 for our annual Spooktacular fundraiser.
Oct
21
Sun
all-day Spooktacular Day 2
Spooktacular Day 2
Oct 21 all-day
Join us on October 20 and 21 for our annual Spooktacular fundraiser.
Dec
8
Sat
all-day Holiday Hoot
Holiday Hoot
Dec 8 all-day
Join us on Saturday, December 8th for our annual Holiday Hoot event.