Spooktacular is the Utica Zoo’s premiere Halloween and harvest celebration with trick-or-treat stations, food trucks, vendors, LIVE entertainment, keeper talks, and animal meet-and-greets. 

The Utica Zoo Spooktacular Harvest Festival is an all-ages event and costumes are encouraged. Please note, inflatable costumes are not permitted on Zoo grounds.

Activities include:

13 Trick r’ Treat Stations
Live Music
Dancing with the Happy Haggs Dance Troup (Saturday only)
Food Trucks 
Vendors 
Informational Booths 
Education Station
Animals on Exhibit
and More!

Fest Date: October 18 - 19, 2025

Time: 10 am to 3 pm each day

Location: Utica Zoo - 1 Utica Zoo Way Utica, NY 13501

Tickets:
Adults (13+): $11
Children (2-12): $8
Babies (Under 2): Free
Utica Zoo Members: FREE!
Activity Card: $5

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