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.

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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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Jan
19
Sat
10:00 AM Eagle and Bird Appreciation Days @ Utica Zoo
Eagle and Bird Appreciation Days @ Utica Zoo
Jan 19 @ 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Eagle and Bird Appreciation Days @ Utica Zoo
The Utica Zoo is Going to the Birds! Join us January 19th and 20th for Eagle Appreciation Days and celebrate all things birds. There will be special keeper talks and enrichment activities, Birdfeeders to make Read More
10:30 AM WILD WINTER SATURDAYS! @ Utica Zoo
WILD WINTER SATURDAYS! @ Utica Zoo
Jan 19 @ 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
WILD WINTER SATURDAYS! @ Utica Zoo
Join the Zoo Education Department for fun-filled Wild Winter Saturdays throughout the winter! Enjoy animal meet and greets, crafts, story time, and learn ways you can help all of our animal friends! Wild Winter Weekends Read More
Jan
20
Sun
10:00 AM Eagle and Bird Appreciation Days @ Utica Zoo
Eagle and Bird Appreciation Days @ Utica Zoo
Jan 20 @ 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Eagle and Bird Appreciation Days @ Utica Zoo
The Utica Zoo is Going to the Birds! Join us January 19th and 20th for Eagle Appreciation Days and celebrate all things birds. There will be special keeper talks and enrichment activities, Birdfeeders to make Read More
1:00 PM WILD WINTER SUNDAYS! @ Utica Zoo
WILD WINTER SUNDAYS! @ Utica Zoo
Jan 20 @ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
WILD WINTER SUNDAYS! @ Utica Zoo
Join the Zoo Education Department for fun-filled Wild Winter Sundays throughout the winter! Enjoy animal meet and greets, crafts, story time, and learn ways you can help all of our animal friends! Wild Winter Weekends are an Read More
Jan
21
Mon
10:00 AM School Break Education Program: ... @ Utica Zoo
School Break Education Program: ... @ Utica Zoo
Jan 21 @ 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
School Break Education Program: Sun, Sand, & Scales @ Utica Zoo
No school? Bring your kids to the Utica Zoo to learn all about animal habitats! Our school break Zoo camps are held from 10 am to 1 pm and are open to learners from 1st to Read More
Jan
24
Thu
11:00 AM Utica Zoo Home School Programs @ Utica Zoo Auditorium
Utica Zoo Home School Programs @ Utica Zoo Auditorium
Jan 24 @ 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Utica Zoo Home School Programs @ Utica Zoo Auditorium | Utica | New York | United States
The Utica Zoo Home School Program is a STEM-based program that utilizes activities, crafts, powerpoint presentations, as well as live animals to teach attending children about a range of animal-related topics. Our homeschool class may Read More
Jan
26
Sat
10:30 AM WILD WINTER SATURDAYS! @ Utica Zoo
WILD WINTER SATURDAYS! @ Utica Zoo
Jan 26 @ 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
WILD WINTER SATURDAYS! @ Utica Zoo
Join the Zoo Education Department for fun-filled Wild Winter Saturdays throughout the winter! Enjoy animal meet and greets, crafts, story time, and learn ways you can help all of our animal friends! Wild Winter Weekends Read More
Jan
27
Sun
1:00 PM WILD WINTER SUNDAYS! @ Utica Zoo
WILD WINTER SUNDAYS! @ Utica Zoo
Jan 27 @ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
WILD WINTER SUNDAYS! @ Utica Zoo
Join the Zoo Education Department for fun-filled Wild Winter Sundays throughout the winter! Enjoy animal meet and greets, crafts, story time, and learn ways you can help all of our animal friends! Wild Winter Weekends are an Read More
Jan
31
Thu
10:30 AM Winter Zoo Adventures STEM Acade... @ Utica Zoo Auditorium
Winter Zoo Adventures STEM Acade... @ Utica Zoo Auditorium
Jan 31 @ 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Winter Zoo Adventures STEM Academy | Deserts @ Utica Zoo Auditorium | Utica | New York | United States
Deserts   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 Read More
Feb
2
Sat
10:30 AM WILD WINTER SATURDAYS! @ Utica Zoo
WILD WINTER SATURDAYS! @ Utica Zoo
Feb 2 @ 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
WILD WINTER SATURDAYS! @ Utica Zoo
Join the Zoo Education Department for fun-filled Wild Winter Saturdays throughout the winter! Enjoy animal meet and greets, crafts, story time, and learn ways you can help all of our animal friends! Wild Winter Weekends Read More