In addition to the more than 40 interactive exhibits and 3-D movie permanently on display inside the New York Energy Zone, the Wildlife Festival will feature special activities across the grounds of both the Energy Zone and Utica Zoo, including:

- Live entertainment
- Magic by Jim Okey
- Chainsaw sculptures by Mark Tyoe
- Face painting
- Bounce houses
- Specialty vendors
- Arts and Crafts activities
- Photo booth
- Caricature artist

New this year: EV Exhibit. Check out some great EVs (electric vehicles) and learn what the New York Power Authority is doing to support long distance travel in an EV by installing Evolve NY fast chargers along major highways and corridors across NYS.