UTICA – Embrace the magic of the season at Utica Zoo’s Winter Zoobilee, Saturday, December 14 from 10 am – 3 pm. With various activities throughout the Zoo and in their new Visitor Center, this event promises a day filled with holiday joy, entertainment, and delightful activities for all ages.
Join the zoo as we celebrate all things winter and learn about the different adaptations the animals make during the colder months.
Enjoy live music by Max Scialdone from 10 am – 12 pm, and dance with the Enchanted Broom Crew starting at 1 pm.
Additional activities include:
Activity Stations: Participate in 8 game and activity stations offering exciting prizes for everyone.
Craft Stations: Enjoy winter-themed crafts to spark creativity and seasonal cheer.
Campfires & Roasted Marshmallows: Gather around crackling campfires and savor the joy of roasting marshmallows.
Santa & Mrs. Claus: Capture timeless memories with photos alongside Santa and Mrs. Claus, and even send letters to the North Pole.
Magic Shows: Experience the wonder of magic and comedy with Jim Okey throughout the day.
To participate in all Zoobilee activities, admission plus a $4 event activity card is required. The entire zoo grounds will be open throughout the day, however all activities will be inside one of the heated buildings on grounds.
Winter Zoobilee is made possible by the generous support of sponsors including First Source Federal Credit Union, Hummels Office Plus/Business Machines and Equipment, Inc., Bank of Utica, Total Solutions, C&D Advertising, McDonalds, Brockway-Carpenter Real Estate LLC, WKTV, and Townsquare Media.
For more details about Winter Zoobilee, visit http://www.uticazoo.org/zoobilee. Join us in creating unforgettable holiday memories at Utica Zoo’s Winter Zoobilee!
The Utica Zoo inspires connections to wildlife through conservation education and fun that matters. As a premier community asset, the Utica Zoo upholds the highest standards of animal wellbeing and inspires people to take conservation actions that protect the natural world. Situated in the heart of Central New York, the zoo has been accredited by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) since 2018. It 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 over 80,000 visitors annually and is open daily from 10 am to 4:30 pm, with the exception of Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. For more information on this, and all things Utica Zoo, visit UticaZoo.org or follow them on Facebook and Instagram.
