The Utica Zoo is closed for Thanksgiving (11/23)! Happy Thanksgiving from all of our staff and animals!
The Zoo will re-open on 11/24 at 10 am.
Check back for details for 2023’s Noon Year’s Eve!
We’re bringing Noon Year’s Eve back again this year! Join us at the Utica Zoo to say goodbye to 2023 and give 2024 an early welcome on Sunday, December 31st from 10am to 3pm!
Reflect on the past year of fun at the Utica Zoo and celebrate the upcoming New Year Zoo-style with your entire family for NOON Year’s Eve Saturday, December 31 from 10 am until 3 pm.
The event will feature animal enrichment activities, campfires with marshmallow roasting, champagne bubble toast, and a countdown to the new year with a special enrichment “ball drop” at one of our animal habitats at Noon.
Education stations will be located within the zoo with various bio-facts, crafts, and information on how you can include conservation efforts in your New Year’s re-ZOO-lution.
All event activities are INCLUDED with admission to the zoo on December 31st. This event will be held outdoors in the Rotary Pavilion area and throughout the zoo – please dress accordingly! Some animals may not be out because of the cold weather.
What day is Noon Year’s Eve?
Noon Year’s Eve is on Sunday, December 31st.
What time is Noon Year’s Eve?
Noon Year’s Eve runs from 10am until 3pm.
How much are tickets for Noon Year’s Eve?
Noon Year’s Eve is included with the normal admission price for the day. In other words, the event is $9 for adults (13-61), $6 for kids (2-12), and $8 for Seniors (62+), Military, and College with ID.
What is there to do at Noon Year’s Eve?
The event will feature animal enrichment activities, campfires with marshmallow roasting, champagne bubble toast, and a countdown to the new year with a special enrichment “ball drop” at the Lion habitat at Noon.
Is this event outside?
This event is primarily outside, so dress appropriately.
Is the whole zoo open?
Yes, the entire zoo will be open for the event (weather permitting)!
Will I see animals?
Yes! All of our animals that you see on our MAP will have access to their habitats so you will have a chance to see them. Of course, all of our animals are given the option to stay within their heated homes out of view so we can’t guarantee that you will see every animal!
*for groups of 10 or more, ask our ticket window about our discounted “group rate”*
The Zoo will re-open on 11/24 at 10 am.