Bright Nights at the Utica Zoo have kicked off every Friday, Saturday & Sunday through Sunday, December 18 from 5-7 PM each night. This premier winter event features holiday music, crafts, a scavenger hut, Santa Claus, a nightly reading of 'Twas' the Night Before Christmas' at 6 PM, food trucks, hot beverages, & a series of holiday light displays.
Displays include: the Bright Nights Entrance archway and snowmen, Gumdrop Candy Land Cottage, Farming Elves, Peaceful Deer, Caroler's Performance Stage and much more!
This family-friendly event is a great way to get the kids out as the holiday season kicks off. If family is visiting, bring the whole crew down to the zoo. Utica Zoo members receive 50% off admission and for not-yet members the cost is $8 for adults and $5 for kids (ages 2-12).
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