2022 Utica Zoo Wine in the Wilderness

The 22nd Annual Utica Zoo Wine in the Wilderness is Saturday, June 4th, 2022 from 6pm-9pm at the Utica Zoo! Sample New York State wines from wineries all over New York State such as Lakeland Winery, Villa Verona Vineyard, Stone Age Winery, Victorianbourg Wine Estate, Crooked Lake Winery, Montezuma Winery, and Merritt Winery, or cool off with a famous wine slushie from Ashley Lynn Winery. LIVE music from SimpleProps, light snacks, and a wide variety of vendors. Wine in the Wilderness is rain or shine and strictly 21+ with valid ID.

Sponsorship opportunities are available. E-mail [email protected] to inquire.

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• General Admission: $50 in advance and $55 at the door.
• Designated Drivers: $25 in advance and at the door. Designated driver tickets to do not get a wine glass and will not be served alcohol at the event.
• Utica Zoo Members: $45 in advance and $50 at the door.         -Members: To receive your discounted price, click the green TICKETS button. Then, click the ENTER PROMOTIONAL CODE link and enter the email address your membership is linked with to receive your member's discount.

All ticket proceeds benefit the Utica Zoo.

If you would like to purchase tickets in person, check back for ticket locations when we announce them!

NOTE: When purchasing tickets at our partner locations, only Cash or Check may be used.

Free first come first served parking at the Utica Zoo with free overflow parking at MVCC Payne Hall parking lot and the Parkway Rec Center. Shuttle buses will take you to and from the zoo at no cost from 5:30 to 10:00 pm. Attendees may be dropped off and picked up at the zoo. Uber, Lyft, and local taxi companies are highly suggested.

Please note that the Utica Zoo is open from 10am to 1pm on this day and will reopen at 6pm for the event.

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