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Utica Zoo

1 Utica Zoo Way, Utica, New York 13501 USA

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The Utica Zoo has served the region for over 100 years. Located in Roscoe-Conkling Park, the zoo is part of a recreational complex made possible by the donation of land from Thomas R. Proctor in 1909. He had a dream that a park could do as much for South Utica as Central Park was doing for New York City. He hired a famous landscape architect, Frederick Law Olmstead Jr., whose father had designed Central Park, to plan the roads and scenic walkways in Roscoe Conkling Park. The Zoo has grown from its small beginnings with three fallow deer in 1914, to its present collection of 99 species of animals. Of the 80 acres of land set aside for the zoo’s use, 40 are presently developed. Open Daily 10 to 4:00 Child 2 & Under: Free Child 3 to 12: $4.75 Adult 13 to 61: $8.00 Senior 62+, Military, College w/ID: $6.75

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Lesli Peterson

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What began as a zoo with three deer in 1914 has blossomed into a beloved institution with nearly 100 different species of animals. The Utica Zoo has been part of the city’s landscape for well over a century, specializing in teaching the public about animals, as well as the importance of conservation.

Home to the famous red panda, Mei Lin, there are so many wonderful animals to see here.

In addition to seeing the animals from afar, guests are welcome to upgrade their zoo experience with an animal encounter. Utica Zoo offers encounters with Bactrian Camels, Nigerian Dwarf Goats, and their ambassador animals, which include critters like a Flemish Giant Rabbit, a Snapping Turtle, and even a Ball Python. In all, there are 29 ambassador animals to choose from!

Visiting the Utica Zoo is one of the best things to do in Utica NY!

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Utica Zoo

1 Utica Zoo Way
Utica, New York
13501 USA
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