Utica Zoo's Popular Brewfest Won't Return in 2026
After 27 years, the Utica Zoo has retired its popular Brewfest fundraiser. The longtime summer tradition featured more than 100 craft beers and raised support for the zoo since 1998.
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Utica Zoo's New Bull Reef Brings the Ocean to Central New York
The Utica Zoo has opened Bull Reef, a 2,000-gallon coral reef exhibit featuring colorful fish, coral, eels, crabs, and more.
Beloved Red Panda MeiLin Passes Away at Utica Zoo
The Utica Zoo is grieving the heartbreaking loss of MeiLin, a female red panda born at the zoo who touched the lives of staff and visitors. Her legacy of conservation and education will not be forgotten.
Here's How To Enjoy Zebras And Wine In Upstate New York
The Utica Zoo is hosting a Paint and Sip for International Zebra Day.
Watch Animals Go Wild with Pumpkins at the Utica Zoo
Pumpkin SMASH returns to the Utica Zoo! See lions, otters, and more smash pumpkins!
Trick-or-Treat With Zoo Animals Here In Central New York
Celebrate fall at the Utica Zoo’s Spooktacular Harvest Festival with trick-or-treating, costumes, live shows, food trucks, and family Halloween fun.
Get Up Close With Red Pandas In Central New York
Celebrate Red Panda Day at Utica Zoo September 20th.
Watch Dino Movies Under The Stars At The Utica Zoo
Utica Zoo’s Cinematic Safari brings outdoor movies, dinosaurs, and family fun this fall.
Party With The Animals: Utica Zoo Plans One Special Night
Utica Zoo hosts after-hours Party in the Wilderness September 5th with live music, drinks, food, and an outdoor dance floor.
Red Panda Gives Birth To Rare Twins At Utica Zoo
Twin red panda cubs have been born at Utica Zoo to first-time mom Mei Lin.
Brewfest 2025 At Utica Zoo: Your Ultimate Summer Night Out
Craft beer, live music, and wild fun return to the Utica Zoo Brewfest 2025.
Celebrate Christmas In July In Central New York
Celebrate Christmas in July at the Utica Zoo with Santa, games, and life-sized dinosaurs.