Utica Zoo Releases Cause of Death for Red Panda – Passing Attributed to Acute Aspiration Pneumonia
UTICA – The Utica Zoo’s Deputy Director of Life Sciences and Facilities, Jay Pratte, released a statement outlining the cause of death of the Zoo’s red panda, Ming Yue, who passed on Monday, Oct. 11. “We wanted to follow up with everyone who expressed concern over our female red panda Ming Yue’s unexpected death a […]
Utica Zoo Mourns the Loss of Red Panda
UTICA – The Utica Zoo is mourning the unexpected loss of one of its beloved red pandas, Ming Yue, on Monday, October 11. The female red panda showed no signs of illness or distress leading up to Monday. Zoo officials do not yet have a cause of death. A necropsy is being performed at Cornell […]
Bittersweet: The Zoo Wishes Farewell Along with a Warm Welcome this Fall
Utica Zoo Prepares for Decommission of Sea Lion Exhibit, Welcomes New Female Zebra from Disney Visitors to see future expansion and updates in the coming year Much like the 2015 “We Don’t Like it Either!” renovation campaign for the White -handed Gibbon pair, the Utica Zoo recognized that the California Sea Lion exhibit did not provide […]
New Exclusive Wine Event Planned! Wine in the Wilderness Returns 2022
If 2020 was the year we at the Utica Zoo had to close our gates and postpone events, this year is our chance to create even more opportunities for outdoor fun and entertainment! We’re excited to announce that we’re adding Spirits on Safari, an after-hours, adult-only wine, brew, and spirits event to kick off Spooktacular Harvest […]
Renowned Animal Care Expert Jay Pratte Joins Utica Zoo
The Utica Zoo is excited to announce Jay Pratte as the organization’s new director of animal care, conservation, and education. Pratte is internationally known for his training, enrichment, and welfare work with species across the globe. He has been an animal caregiver for over three decades, focusing on behavioral management and welfare standards. Positive reinforcement […]
Beaversprite Helps Zoo Fulfill Its Mission
Read about Utica Zoo’s conservation, education center, Beaversprite, nestled in the foothills of the Adirondacks – fulfilling its mission and legacy of wildlife protection and awareness. Link to article Beaversprite OD pdf