On May 17th, the zoo announced they have acquired a (1.0) red fox named Theo from Arctic Fox Daily Wildlife Rescue, Inc. in New York a few weeks prior. The zoo also announced that renovations on its exhibit was completed by the time Theo arrived. Utica Zoo - Introducing Theo the Red Fox! Anyone who has...
On June 10th, the zoo announced they have started construction on a new Welcome Center earlier in the week, and will be completed by the end of summer 2022. They also announced the entrance has been relocated to the NYPA Energy Zone building. Log in or sign up to view
Also on June 10th, the zoo announced that their (0.1) red-tailed hawk named Frieda has passed away due to a rapid decline in health. Log into Facebook
Two male Red foxes are now on display: https://www.cnyhomepage.com/community/utica-zoo-welcomes-new-red-foxes-todd-theo/ Todd & Theo are rescue foxes that came from Arctic Fox Daily Wildlife Rescue Inc. in Williamson, NY, and have been together most of their life. They were both hit by cars when they were ‘pups’ and both suffer from injuries that prevented them from being released back into the wild.
A Hartmann's Mountain zebra foal has been born: Oh Mama! Utica Zoo Celebrates Baby Birth. Meet the Newbie
On August 25th, the zoo announced they have reacquired a (0.1) red panda named Mei Lun from the Lincoln Park Zoo in Illinois. She is now on exhibit in the Forever Forests area of the facility. Log into Facebook
Pretty important update for the facility, they have been closed since Sunday and won't reopen until at least tomorrow due to failure to renew USDA license. They will have a new inspection tomorrow, the 29th, in hopes of regaining the license and reopening. Utica Zoo hopes to reopen by end of week following ‘temporary lapse of inspection’
Very interesting. A lot of places went 1-2 years without an inspection during covid, I guess they're making up for that lost time?
The zoo has announced that they passed inspection (and are licensed for the next 3 years) and will be re-opening tomorrow. https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=469799391847739&set=a.324707526356927
A Bennett’s wallaby has emerged from the pouch: Zookeepers get first glimpse of baby wallaby at Utica Zoo
On January 1st, 2023, the zoo announced that the new Welcome Center and Gift Shop will be opened to the public by spring 2023, and that plans are underway to expand the red fox exhibit. 登录 Facebook
On January 5th, the zoo announced that a (1.0) Moluccan cockatoo named Polly passed away in December at around the age of 70-80. 登录 Facebook
In addition to the welcome center, the former sea lion exhibit is being renovated for otters, and a primate house is being planned for the future. Construction at the Utica Zoo
On February 15th, the zoo announced that a (1.0) white-handed gibbon was born on January 30th. 登录 Facebook
On February 22nd, the zoo announced they acquired a (0.0.1) prehensile-tailed porcupine named Nounours which is now an animal ambassador. Utica Zoo
Spoiler: Domestic News On May 8th, the zoo announced they acquired (0.0.3) domestic goats (breed not specified) which are now on exhibit in the Backyards and Barnyards area. Their adult goats were moved to a new exhibit in the Asia Realm area and will rejoin the Barnyard area at a later time. Utica Zoo On February 23rd, the zoo announced they acquired a (1.0) six-banded armadillo named Turbo from a USDA rescue operation which is now an ambassador animal. Utica Zoo On February 25th, the zoo announced they moved their (0.0.1) Jamaican boa named Kaida from the education department to the Scales and Tails building. Utica Zoo On March 20th, the zoo announced the gender of the gibbon, (1.0). On April 14th, the zoo announced that he made his public debut on April 13th. Utica Zoo Utica Zoo
On May 19th, the zoo announced they acquired (0.2) common ostriches which are now on exhibit in the Asia Realm area. Utica Zoo On June 5th, the zoo announced they moved their (1.0) Pallas's cat named Tate to a new exhibit in the North Trek Hiking Trail area. Utica Zoo On June 14th, the zoo announced its name, Dooku. Utica Zoo
