Every day is a new adventure, and this Saturday, everyone’s favorite blue pup pal is going on her
very own BIG ZOO ADVENTURE at Utica Zoo! She will be on zoo grounds from 10:00am to 3:00pm on
August 1st
, available to meet and greet the entire family, pose for photos, and spread joy. The Utica Zoo
has an impressive lineup of family friendly activities in honor of BLUEY DAY that include:
• Australian animal keeper chats like the Bennett’s Wallaby and Blue-tongued Skink.
• A community book swap encouraging visitors to bring in used books and leave with their
own new reads! The zoo will be donating books from their own education department to
promote the sustainability of reusing goods.
• Bug scavenger hunts throughout zoo grounds.
• Keepy uppy game for children.
• Butterfly catcher game for children.
• Pass the parcel game for children with a PRIZE (children must be signed up ahead of time
on the zoo’s website as there is a fee to play and spots fill up quickly.)
• Bluey storytimes read by the zoo’s education department or docents.
• Polly’s Concessions with a special blue treat!
Excluding the pass the parcel game for children, all other activities are free and included with
regular zoo admission, so, plan for a beautiful day at the zoo with your favorite blue pup pal this Saturday,
August 1
st from 10:00am to 3:00pm. Individuals interested in signing their child up to play pass the parcel
on Saturday should head to: uticazoo.org/events.
The zoo is open 10:00am to 4:30pm but all Bluey Day activities will cease at 3:00pm. Polly’s
Concessions will maintain their normal hours of operation from 11:00am to 4:00pm.
The Utica Zoo is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and is the Best of Mohawk Valley
Community Choice Award Winner for 2025. It is a regional destination that inspires and promotes the
appreciation of wildlife through education, conservation, and recreation. Situated in the heart of Central
New York, the zoo features a diverse collection of animals from around the world and offers various
educational programs and events for visitors of all ages. It is home to approximately 200 exotic and
domestic animals, welcoming nearly 100,000 visitors annually and is open daily from 10 am to 4:30 pm
363 days a year, with only the exception of Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. For more information on
this, and all things Utica Zoo, visit UticaZoo.org or follow them on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn!
