Every year, the Utica Zoo selects a few evenings where we open our gates to everyone for free. The first no admission night is being held on Monday, July 28th and the second night is Monday, August 25th. Both nights will run special hours from 4PM to 8PM with free admission for everyone who attends. Visit the zoo for free between those times to enjoy strolling the beautiful walkways and see the amazing animals.

While here, grab a bite to eat from our concession stand Polly’s and visit one of our many informational booths to learn more about other community opportunities available.

Free parking is always available at the zoo and during the free admission nights there will be free shuttle buses available for overflow parking at the Payne Hall lot of MVCC and the Utica Recreation Center Parking Lot. NOTE (Shuttles will become available from 530pm – 830pm.)

The Utica Zoo is a regional facility open daily from 10 am – 4:30 pm. For more information and updates about the Utica Zoo please visit www.uticazoo.org or follow Utica Zoo on social media.