The Utica Zoo Education Department regularly offers On-Grounds Programs for kids, adults, and families. Check back here regularly for updated programming lists!

Zoo Adventures (Ages 2-5)

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9:45 am - 10:30 am

Watch your young ones explore with new animals and activities each month!

Rate: Child (Ages 2-5 Years) - $10

Duration: 30-45 Minutes

*Please note: Non-member adults must purchase general admission tickets upon arrival; child admission included in price of program ($10.00). Admission grants full day access to the Utica Zoo.

UZ Home School Program (Grades K - 12)

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11 am - 12:30 pm

STEM based education programs for Home School students | K - 12th grade

Rate: Child (Grades K - 12) - $18

Duration: Utica Zoo Classes – 90 Minutes | Beaversprite Classes – 3 Hours

Let the Utica Zoo and Beaversprite, the zoo’s Conservation Education Center be your science connection this year!

*Please note: Non-member adults must purchase general admission tickets upon arrival; child admission included in price of program ($18.00). Admission grants full day access to the Utica Zoo.

Zoo Day Camps

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Looking for something fun for your kids to do during school break?
Bring them to the Utica Zoo for our school break zoo camp!​

Zoo camp is a great place for students to have fun and learn too! We introduce campers to an inquiry-based learning environment, with STEAM activities that encourage group collaboration and learning. Camps are interactive and also include an animal meet and greets, enrichment projects, touring the zoo, and crafts.

Please note: PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR ALL CAMP SESSIONS! This is a drop-off style program. Sign-in and out will be required for drop off and pick up. Parents wishing to remain on zoo grounds while their child enjoys zoo camp will be required to pay admission.

The Utica Zoo will be closing at 1 pm on Saturday, June 7 to prepare for Wine in the Wilderness