Every August, Utica Zoo stayed open late to host Brewfest, a signature adult fundraiser which
offered over a hundred craft beers, ciders, and seltzers for guests to try on zoo grounds. Utica Zoo would
like to sincerely thank the countless partnerships, vendors, volunteers and attendees who made
Brewfest a success since its inception in 1998. After 27 years, the Utica Zoo has made the difficult
decision to retire the annual Brewfest event, and it will not be occurring this year.
Utica Zoo is committed to providing fun community engagement that inspires connections to
wildlife, and they ensure there’ll be more iconic fundraising events like Brewfest in the future. Stay tuned
on their social pages to see what’s new and exciting upcoming at the zoo.
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!
