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

Eggstravaganza 2025
It's All About the Egg!
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.
Overflow parking and free shuttles will be available at Mohawk Valley Community College (1101 Sherman Dr, Utica, NY 13501)
We look forward to seeing you all there!
Enrichment Schedule
10:15 am | Lion | 1:00 pm | Warty Pig | |
10:45 am | Gibbon & Spider Monkey | 1:30 pm | Golden-headed Lion Tamarin | |
11:15 am | Goats | 2:00 pm | Zebu | |
11:30 am | Scales & Tails (Reptile) w/ Keeper Talk | 2:15 pm | Emu w/ Keeper Talk | |
12:00 pm | Otter | 2:45 pm | Painted Dog | |
12:30 pm | Camel |
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.
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 if you want one then you will need to bring your own. That being said, candy is only handed out at the 6 game stations so each participant will only get about 6 pieces of candy at the event. There may be a few other hand-outs at some of the informational booths and – of course – there will be vendors and our own gift shop open. So baskets/bags are not required to enjoy the event, but if you anticipate that you might need one then you can definitely 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. The only thing you won’t be able to do if you don’t pay the additional $5 are our various games and activities that can earn you candy and other prizes.
Eggstravaganza will be a rain or shine event! So regardless of what the weather ends up being on March 30, Eggstravaganza will happen!
Past Featured Vendors:

Additional Vendors Include: Martin's Nailhouse, Martin's Menagerie & Dug's Delicious Treats
Featured Food Trucks:



Featured Entertainment:

Amos Donnell & DJ Stefnem

S. Parker Creations - Face Painting

The Happy Haggs

Featured Informational Booths










A Special Thank You to Our Partners:


