⏳ The countdown is on! August 2 | 6–9 PM | Utica Zoo 🍻 120+ drink samples, food tastings, live music & more—plus a souvenir pint glass! 🎟️ Get tickets now: uticazoo.org/brew

🦕 Careful—this Dilophosaurus might splash you! 💦 With twin crests and Jurassic speed, it’s one of the earliest big predators—just don’t stand too close. 💧 See it at Dino Discovery! 👉 UticaZoo.org/DinoDiscovery #UticaZoo #DinoDiscovery #Dilophosaurus

Summer Zoo Camps Start TOMORROW! 🏕️ Learn & grow this summer through fun and discovery! For details & booking, visit our website. Let's make it a summer to remember! 🌟 🦕 Learn More: UticaZoo.org/zoocamp #UticaZoo #FunThatMatters #UticaNY

𝐁𝐢𝐠 𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚 𝐙𝐨𝐨!🦔💚 Prickles is officially a mom, and we’re thrilled to introduce her adorable new porcupette! This little bundle of joy is already stealing hearts — visit us 10AM–4:30PM daily and see if you can spot the newest zoo family member.

Join us in supporting the well-being of over 200 incredible animals at the Utica Zoo through our Animal Adoption program! 🦓🦒 Ready to make a difference? 🦁🦎Here's how: uticazoo.org/adopt/ #UticaZoo #AnimalAdoption #WildlifeCare #SupportTheZoo

It's Rabbit Awareness Week! 🐇 Rabbits are more than just cute and cuddly. They also have some neat adaptations. Be sure to stop by and visit Squibbert this week! Open daily from 10 AM - 4:30 PM. #UticaZoo #FunThatMatters #RabbitAwarenessWeek

🦖 Meet the Suchomimus at Dino Discovery! With 100+ teeth and a crocodile-like snout, this 30-ft river hunter was built for catching fish. 🐊 See it up close—now at the Utica Zoo! 👉 UticaZoo.org/DinoDiscovery #Suchomimus #DinoDiscovery #UticaZoo #UticaNY

🦖 Dino Nights start next week at the Utica Zoo! 🌙✨ DINOS and sunsets?! You heard that right! Starting July 10th, the Utica Zoo is hosting Dino Nights every Thursday evening! The Zoo will remain open until 8 pm with live music, food, DINOS, and more! 🦕 UticaZoo.org/DinoNights

Happy World Porcupine Day! ✨🦔 Did you know? Here at the zoo we house the North American Porcupine as well as the Prehensile-Tailed Porcupine! Come celebrate these prickly (but lovable!) creatures with us today! Open daily from 10 AM - 4:30 PM ❤️ #UticaNY

𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚 𝐙𝐨𝐨! 🎅 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟏𝟐 | 𝟏𝟏𝐀𝐌–𝟑𝐏𝐌 Join us for a festive day of fun during Boilermaker Weekend and make memories the whole family will love:

Happy Independence Day! 🇺🇸 PresZOOdent Hazel reminds us to stay safe and mindful while celebrating today! #IndependenceDay #UticaZoo #PresZOOdentHazel #WildlifeSafety #UticaNY #VisitOneidaCounty

NEXT MONTH! 🍻🍷🦦 𝘽𝒓𝙚𝒘𝙛𝒆𝙨𝒕 August 2, 2025 | 6-9 PM | Utica Zoo 🤩 Brewfest is the Utica Zoo’s annual beer-tasting event that takes place right here on the zoo grounds. Stay Tuned Here: uticazoo.org/brew/

Happy Birthday to our adorable Red Panda, Mei Lin! Join us in celebrating a special day here at the Utica Zoo! 🎈🎂✨ Open daily 10 AM - 4:30 PM. Let's shower her with love and well wishes on her special day! 🎁🐼🎉 #UticaZoo #FunThatMatters

🦖 Meet Utahraptor—the largest raptor ever! Over 20 ft long with deadly claws, this fast, smart, feathered predator ruled its world. ⚡ See it up close now at Dino Discovery, included with Utica Zoo admission! 👉 UticaZoo.org/DinoDiscovery #Utahraptor #UticaZoo #DinoDiscovery

🎄 SAVE THE DATE for Christmas in July at the Utica Zoo! Saturday, July 12 | 11 AM–3 PM 🎅 🏃 Boilermaker Runners: Show your race bib of any kind and get $1 OFF admission! #UticaZoo #FunThatMatters #Boilermaker

Why is that alligator's mouth open? 🐊 Alligators are ectotherms, so their body temperature is dependent on their external environment. They bask in the sun to absorb heat and raise their body temperature. Nature is pretty amazing, right? #UticaZoo #FunThatMatters #Alligator

𝗗𝗶𝗻𝗼 𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 start THIS WEEK at the zoo! 🌙 DINOS, music, and sunsets?! You heard that right! Starting July 10th, the Utica Zoo will be hosting Dino Nights every Thursday evening! UticaZoo.org/DinoNights #UticaZoo #DinoNight #UticaNY

Summer just got a lot more festive! 🎅🎄 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚 𝐙𝐨𝐨 Saturday, July 12, 11 AM–3 PM 🏃 Boilermaker Runners: Show any race bib and get $1 OFF admission! #UticaZoo #FamilyFun #BoilermakerWeekend

The Utica Boilermaker Road Race is THIS Sunday, July 13th, and the Utica Zoo is proud to be a featured entertainment stop! $1 off zoo admission for any visitor with a Boilermaker bib of any type beginning 7/10 - 7/13! #boilermaker

TODAY! Join us for Christmas in July at the Utica Zoo! 🤩 Saturday, July 12 | 11 AM–3 PM 🎅🎄 🏃 Boilermaker Runners: Show any race bib and get $1 OFF admission! Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind celebration! #UticaZoo #FunThatMatters #UticaZoo #Boilermaker