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Host Memorable Birthday September 22nd
Parties at the Utica Zoo

The Utica Zoo now offers a variety of birthday party 6 – 7:30pm
packages for families seeking a unique and engaging
venue for their child’s celebration. With multiple options
available, each package is designed to accommodate WHERE
a range of group sizes and budgets, while providing a
safe, educational, and well-organized experience. New Hartford Public Library
Zoo-rific Birthday Party Packages are available on 5 Judicial District NYS Supreme Court Judge Candidates
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weekends and select evenings and include a private Elizabeth Fortino & Candace Randall
party area, a special gift for the birthday child, and Christopher Giruzzi – Candidate for Utica City Court Judge
a presentation with two of the Zoo’s Ambassador Frank Meola – Candidate for Utica City Comptroller
Animals. Packages are priced for up to 20 guests, with Candidates for Oneida County Legislator District 2,7,9,12,14,15,18,19,20,21.22 &23
the option to add additional guests for an added fee. Richard Duesler, Matthew Downs, Stephen Hampe, Chad Davis, Maria McNiel, Joe Furgol,
Package options include: Tim Julian, Evon Ervin, Lori Washburn, Anthony Leone & Kellyann Mercurio-Bianco
Ultimate Safari Party (September only): Includes Candidates for Utica Common Council Wards 1,2,3,4 & 5 Katie Aiello, Robert Burmaster,
meals, a bounce session, and more. Joe Betar, Hiram Rios & Venice Ervin
Deluxe Safari Party(September only): Includes meals Candidates for Utica Common Council At-Large Jack LoMedico & Heather Wasielewski
and educational programming.
Safari Party: A standard daytime party experience
with animal presentation. SPONSORED BY ONEIDA COUNTY DEMOCRATIC WOMEN’S CLUB
Nocturnal Expedition Party: Held in the evening,
ideal for smaller group gatherings.
All party rentals include a private two-hour space at
either the Auditorium (indoors) or Zebra View Pavilion
(outdoors), with upgrades available to the Eagle View
Pavilion or Education Center Classroom. Time slots
are available most Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00
AM–12:00 PM or 2:00–4:00 PM, and on select evenings
from 5:30–7:30 PM.
Families may also enhance their event with optional
add-ons such as additional animal presentations,
goodie bags, scavenger hunts, guided exploration
experiences, and symbolic animal adoptions in honor
of the birthday child.
Zoo members receive a 10% discount on all party
packages. Full payment is due at the time of booking.
For more information on pricing, availability, and
policies, please visit www.uticazoo.org/birthdayparties
or contact the Utica Zoo at (315) 738-0472.
Open daily from 10 am - 4:30 pm. For more
information and updates about the Utica Zoo please
visit www.uticazoo.org or follow Utica Zoo on social
media.
Please note: Balloons, confetti, and noise-makers
are not permitted on zoo grounds for the safety of the
animals. Specific animals for presentations cannot be
guaranteed and are subject to availability.