Utica Zoo Animal Adoptions

Click here for a full list of Utica Zoo Animals.

With Utica Zoo Animal Adoptions, you can help fund the animal’s food supply, enrichment, veterinary care, exhibit upgrades, or anything else they may need.

 Fast Fact: Utica Zoo spends $24,000 a year just to feed the California Sea Lions!

Animal Adoptions

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, a 5×7 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, a 5×7 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, a 5×7 photo of your animal, a printed Adoption Certificate, and recognition in Zoo News.

Side Kick Level $50: You receive a printed Adoption Certificate, a 5×7 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.

Contact info@uticazoo.org or 315-738-0472 with any questions.

Fill out my online form.

Open 363 Days a Year: 10am to 4:00pm

Winter Admission Price
Child 2 & Under Free
Child 3 to 12 $3.00
Adult 13 to 61 $4.50
Senior 62+, Military, College w/ID $3.50
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Mar
21
Thu
11:00 AM Utica Zoo Home School Programs @ Utica Zoo Auditorium
Utica Zoo Home School Programs @ Utica Zoo Auditorium
Mar 21 @ 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Utica Zoo Home School Programs @ Utica Zoo Auditorium | Utica | New York | United States
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10:30 AM Zoo Adventures STEM Academy Spri... @ Utica Zoo
Zoo Adventures STEM Academy Spri... @ Utica Zoo
Mar 28 @ 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
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11
Thu
10:30 AM Zoo Adventures STEM Academy Spri... @ Utica Zoo
Zoo Adventures STEM Academy Spri... @ Utica Zoo
Apr 11 @ 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
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10:30 AM All About Eggs! | Hatchlings @ Utica Zoo Auditorium
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15
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10:00 AM School Break Education Program: ... @ Utica Zoo
School Break Education Program: ... @ Utica Zoo
Apr 15 @ 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
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Apr
18
Thu
10:30 AM Zoo Adventures STEM Academy Spri... @ Utica Zoo
Zoo Adventures STEM Academy Spri... @ Utica Zoo
Apr 18 @ 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Young children are natural scientists; curious about the world and how it works. You can foster that sense of wonder and curiosity at the Utica Zoo’s preschool STEM Academy. We will introduce your little learners Read More
Apr
19
Fri
10:00 AM School Break Education Program: ... @ Utica Zoo
School Break Education Program: ... @ Utica Zoo
Apr 19 @ 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
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20
Sat
11:00 AM 2019 Utica Zoo Eggstravaganza @ Utica Zoo
2019 Utica Zoo Eggstravaganza @ Utica Zoo
Apr 20 @ 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
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25
Thu
11:00 AM Utica Zoo Home School Programs @ Utica Zoo Auditorium
Utica Zoo Home School Programs @ Utica Zoo Auditorium
Apr 25 @ 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
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Sat
11:00 AM Party for the Planet @ Utica Zoo
Party for the Planet @ Utica Zoo
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