What Programs are Offered through the Utica Zoo ZooMobile?

We offer many different programs to fit your unique needs! We are available 7 days a week, from 8:00am to 8:00pm (An after hours fee is applied for programs that run after 4:45pm), and offer presentations throughout Central, Northern, and the Capital District of New York State.

Our ZooMobile Presentation Program is an interactive program in which a Utica Zoo educator brings a variety of live animals and related biofacts to your location. The typical ZooMobile presentation features four animals and lasts 30 to 60 minutes, depending on age/grade level and topic choice.

We also offer a special Zoo Adventures Program for preschools which includes a storybook reading to promote early literacy and a three animal presentation.

Our ZooMobile Booth Program is an informal program that includes a table set up with four animals, related biofacts, and general zoo information. A typical ZooMobile booth lasts from one to three hours. Participants can visit the animals at their leisure and explore hands-on bio-facts.

What Animals Will I See?

While you cannot specifically choose which animal(s) we will bring, we do offer topic choices that follow NYS curriculum standards and festival themes. Utica Zoo education staff will choose animals from our ambassador collection that best fit your event and topic chosen. If your facility or group has specific requirements that prevent us from bringing certain animals, please let an educator know when booking.

We cannot guarantee that specific animals will be available for your program; animal usage for programs is carefully monitored to allow a healthy rotation among our ambassador animals. 

Our topics to choose from are as follows:

• Northern Forest Exploration (NYS Animals)
• Up All Night (Nocturnal Animals)
• Classification Classroom
• Endangered Species
• Awesome Adaptations
• Spineless Wonders (Invertebrates)
• Predator vs. Prey
• Habitat Hopping
• WWW.Marsh (Wetlands)
• Hop, Waddle, Slither, Swoop (Animal Movement)
• Shiny Scales & Feathery Tails
• Home Sweet Home
• Radical Reptiles

Don’t see your topic listed here? We are happy to tailor a program to any topic of your choosing!

 

Zoomobile Costs

• Preschool Zoo Adventures Program                                     $75.00
• Zoomobile Presentation for Schools                                    $100.00
• Community Zoomobile Presentations                                 $125.00
• Private Zoomobile Presentations                                          $135.00
• Additional Presentation (Same Day)                                   $50.00 per presentation
• 1 Hour Zoomobile Booth                                                       $150.00
• 2 Hours Zoomobile Booth                                                     $175.00
• 3 Hours Zoomobile Booth                                                    $200.00
• After Hours Fee                                                                        $25.00
• Mileage (over 20 miles)                                                          $0.53/mile
• Layover Fee – If over ½ hour between programs, an additional $5.00 for each ½ hour will be charged.

**Pricing structure is subject to change without notice. Please check with a staff member while booking your reservation to confirm that there have not been any changes. 

Booking:

Please call the education department for booking at (315) 738-0472 ext. 36 or 34 or email Kathleen at kathleen.mcgill@uticazoo.org

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