Polly's at the Utica Zoo

08/14/2026

Today at the Utica Zoo

Ready to get wild? Join Helio Health for a FREE day of fun at the Utica Zoo on August 14! Enjoy prizes, giveaways, and all your favorite animals! We can't wait to see you there!

08/06/2026

07/31/2026

SURPRISE! Your favorite blue pup pal is bringing a friend to Utica Zoo this Saturday; MISS RACHEL! 💗

Don't miss Bluey's BIG ZOO ADVENTURE this Saturday at Utica Zoo! 🌟

🚌Get a SHUTTLE from MVCC A1 parking lot during the day...our parking lot is on a first-come first-serve basis. Don't worry, MVCC is just down the street! 🚏Check back for specific shuttle time updates!

See event map and other details about this day at uticazoo.org/events

🩵Meet everyone's favorite blue pup pal and Miss Rachel from 10:00am to 3:00pm and enjoy other activities like:

📚BOOK SWAP
🎈Keepy Uppy game for children
🐛Bug Scavenger Hunt on grounds
🦋Butterfly Catcher game
🦘Australian animal keeper talks
📖Bluey Storytimes
🌀Polly’s Concessions with a special Blue treat!

📦Pass the Parcel game is SOLD OUT!

07/27/2026

Don't miss our first 2026 FREE ZOO NIGHT this Monday, July 27th from 4pm-8pm!

💡We believe everyone should have the opportunity to visit our beautiful zoo and learn all we have to share about our amazing animals and wildlife conservation...

Our entire zoo will be open late with extended hours until 8pm both nights for you to enjoy, along with:

🚌FREE SHUTTLES taking you from MVCC A1 lot or Parkway Rec Center to our Visitor’s Center, and back! Shuttles will run from 4pm-830pm.

📝Informational community organization booths around zoo grounds offering education, resources, and sign-ups.

🍔Polly’s Concessions for dinner, a snack, slushie, sweet treat, or refreshing boozy beverage.

🧸Gift shop open late for Utica Zoo apparel, merchandise, children’s toys, plush, and more!

Please note Polly’s Concessions, other vendors, and items in our gift shop are not included in the free of the night.

We're thrilled to open our zoo to you for FREE on Monday, July 27th and August 31st. For more information, visit: uticazoo.org/events

07/16/2026

July 16 Wild Summer Nights has been canceled due to the poor air quality.

07/15/2026

Join us tomorrow night Utica Zoo for Wild Summer Nights. Bring the family! 5-8 PM! Ashley Nitti

07/11/2026

Mark your calendar Thursday July 16th 5-8 WILD SUMMER NIGHTS continue with live music by Tom and Ashley Nitti at the Utica Zoo!

07/11/2026

Tomorrow at the Utica Zoo!!

07/08/2026

Tomorrow NIGHT 5-8 at the UTICA ZOO. Come enjoy music by SHAWN SMITH!
POLLY’S will be open for dinner and drinks!! 🐒🦁🎤🎸🍔🍺