Utica Zoo invites friends and family for a magical evening of music, memories, and making a
difference at their upcoming Cubs Cotillion! This special parent-and-child dance invites families to
dress up, dance together, and support an incredible cause.
Young guests will enjoy an elegant but fun atmosphere filled with music by Amos Donnell
Productions, a light buffet with desserts, ambassador animal presentations, and even some royal
guests! Multiple princesses will be present to dance with guests.
Prior to the evening, children are invited to participate in a friendly fundraising effort to
support our accredited zoo and our mission of wildlife conservation. Once registered, they will
receive a downloadable fundraising sheet and digital donation pag, as well as social media graphics to
share to help raise money for wildlife conservation!
The boy and girl who fundraise the most for wildlife conservation by 4:00pm on June 20th will
be crowned ‘King of the Jungle’ and ‘Queen Bee’ of Utica Zoo for 2026! Winners will also receive a free
family membership. Runner-ups will win day passes to visit the zoo again!
This event is designed to create lasting family memories while giving back to a local AZA-
accredited zoo and takes place on Saturday, June 20th from 4:00pm to 7:00pm.
*This special parent-and-child dance is rain or shine, as it will be inside our decked-out Visitor
Center. Individuals are encouraged to fundraise, but by no means have to in order to attend this magical
event. This dance is recommended for children ages 3-12 years and their guardians, but all are
welcome!
Tickets to this magical night are $35 per child and $10 per adult. Tickets and more general
information about this event can be found at:
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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!
