Utica Zoo Animal Adoptions

When you Adopt an Animal at the Utica Zoo the proceeds help us provide food, vitamins, supplements, enrichment, veterinary care, habitat upgrades and modifications, and anything else the animals may need! 

Animal adoptions make great gifts for anyone looking to support a specific animal here at the Utica Zoo.

Several animals at the Utica Zoo are available for adoption with donation levels starting at just $25!

Interested in an animal not listed? Please contact info@uticazoo.org.

Buddy Level

$ 25
  • Adoption Certificate
  • Fact sheet about your animal
  • Recognition in Annual Report
  • 1 Day Pass ($9 value)

Sidekick Level

$ 50
  • Adoption Certificate
  • Fact sheet about your animal
  • Recognition in Annual Report
  • 1 Day Pass ($9 value)
  • 5x7 printed photo of your animal
  • 8" Plush of your animal (or plush gift certificate)

Companion Level

$ 100
  • Adoption Certificate
  • Fact sheet about your animal
  • Recognition in Annual Report
  • 2 Day Passes ($18 value)
  • Magnet with photo of your animal
  • 12" Plush of your animal
    (or plush gift certificate)

Champion Level

$ 250
  • Adoption Certificate
  • Fact sheet about your animal
  • Recognition in Annual Report
  • 4 Day Passes ($36 value)
  • Magnet with photo of your animal
  • 12" Plush of your animal
    (or plush gift certificate)
  • Family Membership ($99 value)

Utica Zoo Memberships also make for a great add on gift. Click Here to learn more!

Please allow 7-10 business days for process and delivery. There will be a $25 service charge for all returned checks.

Animals, like all living things, are subject to change (death, loan to another zoo, etc.). No refunds.

Contact info@uticazoo.org or 315-738-0472 with any questions.

Shuttle Services for Free Admission Night on Monday, August 26 will begin at 5 pm at MVCC and the Rec Center.