Start the Holiday Season off with a Zooriffic Day!

The Utica Zoo is excited to share that they are bringing back their annual Winter Zoobilee event for a third year, with the same holiday cheer and nostalgia as before, but with a special twist!

This event will take place on Saturday, December 6th, located at 1 Utica Zoo Way, Utica, NY 13501, and is from 10:00am – 3:00pm, providing a full day packed with holiday memories to last the entire season!

Hearts will be sure to ‘grow three sizes’ as our extra special guest, the Grinch, inspires the true spirit of the season and provides memorable photo opportunities!

While holiday tunes play throughout the zoo, one can anticipate a festive dance performance at noon by ‘The Enchanted Broom Crew’, as well as ‘Jim Okey Magic Comedy’ patrolling the grounds with wonder galore! Children can expect to write and mail letters to Santa, make Grinch-related crafts, and attend the 8 stations with games, prizes, and treats!

All guests can divulge in the warmth of the season by enjoying fresh hot chocolate, roasting marshmallows by outdoor campfires, and even trying out the eats from the different vendors on grounds.

Tickets for this festive event are regular zoo admission plus $5 per treat card. Treat cards allow the holder to attend all 8 stations, participate there, and even earn prizes!

The Utica Zoo is grateful for the community connections and generous support of sponsors for this event, which include First Source, Hummel’s/BME, Bank of Utica, Total Solutions, C & D Advertising, and WKTV.