Eggstravaganza
April 19, 2025 | 10AM - 3PM | Utica Zoo

Eggstravaganza 2025

It's All About the Egg!

Eggstravaganza is the Utica Zoo’s premiere Spring event featuring games, activities, the Easter Bunny, vendors, food trucks, entertainment, and more.

The annual Utica Zoo Eggstravaganza returns to the scenic grounds of the Utica Zoo on Saturday, April 19th, from 10am-3pm.

Eggstravaganza is unlike other Easter themed events; the focus is all about the Egg and the animals who lay them. Visitors will be able to explore the zoo and celebrate the numerous different species of animal who lay eggs and learn how truly different and unique each egg can be. There will be animal meet & greets, egg themed enrichment for the animals, games, vendors, and free photos with the Easter Bunny!

Join us for live music by Amos Donnell, magic shows throughout the day with Jim Okey Magic Comedy and dancing with the Enchanted Broom Crew!

Admission to the event is included with Zoo admission. Members receive free admission; not-yet members will pay $11 for adults, $8 for children aged 2-12, Seniors 62+, military, veterans, and college students with ID will pay $10. Children 1 and under are Free. However, there is an additional $5 charge per person for anyone who wants to participate in our featured games and activities to earn candy and other prizes!

Eggstravaganza will run from 10am to 3pm on April 19. The zoo will remain open until 4:30pm. 

We look forward to seeing you all there!

Overflow parking and free shuttles will be available at Mohawk Valley Community College (1101 Sherman Dr, Utica, NY 13501) ONLY. Shuttles will not be picking up at the Parkway Rec Center.

Photos from Previous Eggstravaganza Years:

Frequently Asked Questions:

Eggstravaganza is on Saturday April 19 and runs from 10am until 3pm. The zoo will remain open until 4:30pm.

Admission to Eggstravaganza is our normal admission price of $11 for adults and $8 for kids (ages 2-12). However, there is an additional $5 charge per person for anyone who wants to participate in our featured games and activities to earn candy and other prizes!

With your membership, you would get free admission. However if you want to participate in the featured games and activities to earn candy and other prizes, the charge is still $5/person participating. Click Here to purchase your membership TODAY!

The zoo has a free parking lot that you can use when coming to the event. 

There will also be overflow parking with free shuttles at Mohawk Valley Community College (1101 Sherman Dr, Utica, NY 13501) in the Payne Hall lot. 

Shuttles will not be picking up at the Parkway Rec Center.

Of course! The zoo will be open as normal throughout the event. The only difference is that Eggstravaganza will also feature special food trucks, vendors, games, music, and more!

The Utica Zoo DOES NOT provide baskets or bags for our visitors, so please bring your own!

If you just want to come to the zoo for a visit on April 19, you can pay normal admission and enjoy the zoo like any other day. 

Eggstravaganza will be a rain or shine event! So regardless of what the weather ends up being, Eggstravaganza will happen! 

Featured Entertainment:

Amos Donnell & DJ Stefnem

Featured Food Trucks:

A Special Thank You to Our Partners:

Overflow Parking & Shuttle Pickup for Eggstravaganza on April 19 available at MVCC only.

Shuttles will not be picking up at the Parkway Rec Center.

Learn more at uticazoo.org/eggstravaganza