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Location
Accessibility
Handicap accessible pathways, well-marked trails, benches throughout for resting
Best time
Visit early morning to catch the lions roaring and enjoy the zoo with fewer crowds. The zoo opens at 10am and is generally not overcrowded, making it ideal for a peaceful experience.
Visitor tip
Visit the concession stand during off-peak hours (avoid lunchtime) when lines are short and staffing is adequate. Alternatively, consider eating elsewhere if visiting during peak meal times.
About Utica Zoo
Year-round destination with 200+ animals. Small year-round zoo featuring over 200 animals plus guided tours & kids' programs.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Zoo
- Highlights
- Lions, zebras, camels, otters, animal encounters with feeding experiences
- Admission
- $11 adults, $8 children 2-12, free under 1
- Visit Duration
- 1.5-3 hours
What visitors say
My son an I went to the Trunk-or-treat It was an experience they gave us a check-off card to follow and Mark the different stations of candy off. They had the dinosaur exhibit up .that was interesting he loved how some moved.an the…
We spent a really great few hours at this zoo in July. The otters were really putting on a show for everyone and I couldn't help but stick around to see what they would do next. So many great animal exhibits, minus the red pandas. The…
This is a gem in our small city! We are members and go often. We love to attend the special events like trivia, paint nite, Wine in the Wilderness, Brewfest, and night walks.
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Did You Know?
- Utica Zoo operates 363 days per year, closing only on Thanksgiving and Christmas, making it consistently accessible as a year-round destination
- The zoo features over 200 animals across diverse species including rare animals like Pallas's cats, leaf-tailed geckos, and red pandas, with interactive ambassador animal encounters including tortoise, porcupine, and camel interactions
- Birthday parties are held in a pavilion directly adjacent to the lion exhibit, offering a unique venue experience with animal presentations
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