Zoo New York

Zoo New York Zoo New York is dedicated to educating the community on animals that are native to the Empire State!

Offering a variety of educational and interactive experiences including daily Keeper Chats. A 12-acre Zoo focusing on the conservation of New York's indigenous wildlife.

Looking for something fun and educational this summer? Look no further than our Summer Adventure Days! With different th...
07/01/2025

Looking for something fun and educational this summer? Look no further than our Summer Adventure Days! With different themes each week these programs are designed for children ages 4-12 and are led by our professional zoo education team. If you have questions or would like to sign your little one up, simply email [email protected].

Did you know Zoo New York does birthdays? Let us make your next party a breeze! Our party packages are fun for all ages....
06/30/2025

Did you know Zoo New York does birthdays?

Let us make your next party a breeze! Our party packages are fun for all ages. All party packages come with guest admission, cake, a party room rental, and exclusive animal meet-and-greets! Our deluxe party package includes personalized invitations and a large plushie. And our VIP package gets a special announcement on our PA system and a special behind-the-scenes animal encounter with a zookeeper!

Let's plan a WILD Birthday Bash! Email [email protected] to get started!

Sweet Oneida, with his wild quills and his gentle nature. Oneida is a very affectionate porcupine. He has a special love...
06/29/2025

Sweet Oneida, with his wild quills and his gentle nature.

Oneida is a very affectionate porcupine. He has a special love for Zookeeper Erica and the interns. His favorite treat is a big, juicy grape, and he can often be found having a face-down nap in the sunshine.

Fun fact about porcupines - they are very vocal. They use teeth chattering as a form of communication, and make grunts, squeals, and moans to express their feelings. When they're on the defensive, they will stomp their feet, arch their backs, and of course, raise their quills.

‼️ATTENTION VENDORS! ‼️Applications are open for this year's Brew at the Zoo! 🍺There is NO VENDOR FEE to participate!Thi...
06/28/2025

‼️ATTENTION VENDORS! ‼️

Applications are open for this year's Brew at the Zoo! 🍺There is NO VENDOR FEE to participate!

This year's dates are August 16th and September 13th so mark your calendars. We will have plenty of fun and partnering with local businesses is a great way to promote all that the north country has to offer.

TO APPLY: visit https://zoonewyork.org/brew-at-the-zoo and download the application, then submit it to [email protected].

Woody the Turkey Vulture, sunning himself on a log 🌞Stop by Zoo New York today! We are open daily from 10-5.
06/28/2025

Woody the Turkey Vulture, sunning himself on a log 🌞
Stop by Zoo New York today! We are open daily from 10-5.

NEW ANIMALS ALERT!Introducing... Percy and Cleopatra! These two goats are the latest additions to our Petting Farm! Perc...
06/26/2025

NEW ANIMALS ALERT!
Introducing... Percy and Cleopatra! These two goats are the latest additions to our Petting Farm! Percy is an Alpine Nubian Goat and Cleopatra is a Lamancha Goat! Both were adopted from Lollypop Farm, a Humane Society in Rochester that provides shelter for homeless or abused animals.

Percy and Cleo are both VERY friendly and gentle. They are calm and love to get scratches and affection. They're the perfect additions for our hands-on petting area.

To give them a big, warm welcome, we are hosting a Barnyard Bash this weekend on Saturday, June 28th. Come by to welcome our newest friends and learn more about them!

Oneida the porcupine took a spin around the zoo grounds in our new Wildlife Wagon, brought to you by Northern Federal Cr...
06/25/2025

Oneida the porcupine took a spin around the zoo grounds in our new Wildlife Wagon, brought to you by Northern Federal Credit Union! This wagon was custom built by our fantastic maintenance supervisor, Adam. It allows zookeepers to take animals around the grounds and to off-site visits! Oneida got to check out all of the other habitats and greet guests.

Pidge has grown very fond of his new harness. He seems to understand that it means he will be taking a stroll around the...
06/24/2025

Pidge has grown very fond of his new harness. He seems to understand that it means he will be taking a stroll around the zoo grounds with a zookeeper!

Pigeons are often misunderstood animals. Pidge serves as an animal ambassador, accompanying zookeepers for presentations and educational outreach visits so people can better understand how special he and his species are.

Are you looking to volunteer? We are always looking for help! If you love sports, help us by attending the Watertown Rap...
06/23/2025

Are you looking to volunteer? We are always looking for help!

If you love sports, help us by attending the Watertown Rapids baseball games on June 24th and July 11th, as we will have a table set up.

If you love parades, join us as we march in the Lewis County Fair Parade or the CAN-AM Parade in Sackets Harbor! Wear your favorite zoo apparel and wave to the crowd with us!

If you love painting or gardening, we have WEEKLY volunteer opportunities. Every Tuesday from 10-12, we will be painting the fences, benches, buildings, etc. Every Friday from 10-12, we will be doing garden and yard work such as weeding, pruning, and planting. All supplies are provided.

If you are interested in any of these opportunities, email [email protected] to sign up! Learn more and stay up to date on volunteer opportunities by visiting zoonewyork.org/volunteer

The Butterfly House is looking magical! Stop in from 11-4 every day to see the beautiful species of butterfly fluttering...
06/23/2025

The Butterfly House is looking magical! Stop in from 11-4 every day to see the beautiful species of butterfly fluttering from flower to flower. The butterfly house is sponsored by SeaComm Federal Credit Union, and is run by our fantastic volunteers!

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1 Thompson Park
Watertown, NY
13601

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

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+13157826180

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