Polly's at the Utica Zoo

06/12/2026

Starting tomorrow Frozen Lemonade or Frozen vodka Lemonade 🍋 come enjoy the weekend at the Utica Zoo !!

06/12/2026

Join us for some festive family fun on Saturday, July 11th on zoo grounds! 🎁

Enjoy a decorated zoo under sunny blue skies along with holiday crafts, photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, festive specials at Polly's Concessions, and holiday-themed merchandise in our gift shop.

✨We'll also be accepting donations to our ENRICHMENT DRIVE, which will help supply our animals with updated toys and tools. For more information, please head to: uticazoo.org/events

Registered to run in the annual Boilermaker Road race here in Utica on July 12th? 👉 Show your bib at our ticket window to get $1 off admission from Friday, July 10th to Sunday, July 12th.

This event is free with regular zoo admission...see you then! 🎄🎁🎅

06/06/2026

Wine in the Wilderness 6-9 today at the Utica Zoo!! Come join us !

06/02/2026

Join us for Wine in the Wildness this Saturday 6-9 at the Utica Zoo! Check out our special event items!

05/14/2026

Dino nuggets are back!!

05/13/2026

This coming weekend May 15th-17th.

Next weekend, return to the Jurassic period! Join us for DINO WEEKEND May 15th-16th! 🦖

Visit us after dark to catch outdoor screenings of your favorite dinosaur movies! 🎥🍿

Friday night, enjoy the 2025 movie; Jurassic Park: Rebirth. Saturday night, plan to view the classic 1988 film, The Land Before Time. 🎬

All weekend long, enjoy discounted dino merchandise in our gift shop that's sure to roar! 🦕

Grab your movie tickets before they sell out at uticazoo.org/events

05/09/2026

Don’t forget Mothers get in free tomorrow at the Utica zoo

Polly’s is getting ready for Mother’s Day at the Utica Zoo! We will be featuring our Wine Slushie and Wine Slushie Float.

05/08/2026

Our Specialty Drinks for the 2026 season will be available starting tomorrow!

05/05/2026

Polly’s is getting ready for Mother’s Day at the Utica Zoo! We will be featuring our Wine Slushie and Wine Slushie Float.

03/17/2026

Have plans on Saturday, April 4th? Why not join us for our annual EGGSTRAVAGANZA event at the Utica Zoo, where you can:
🌷Participate in springtime games and activities
🌼Try the various vendors and food trucks on grounds
🌺Soak up educational keeper talks and ambassador animal presentations
🐰Take free family photos with the Easter bunny
🌻Enjoy the new season surrounded by wildlife

This event is the perfect excuse for individuals of any age to get outside, connect with animals, and make memories that last! ✨

Event treat cards are currently 20% off until March 21st, so grab your tickets early to save for the whole family!

For more information about specific activities, vendors, parking, and more, head to 👉uticazoo.org/eggstravaganza/