2024 Utica Zoo Wine in the Wilderness

The 24th Annual Utica Zoo Wine in the Wilderness presented by Bank of Utica is Saturday, June 1st, 2024 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, Montezuma Winery, and Merritt Winery, or cool off with a famous wine slushie from Ashley Lynn Winery. Enjoy live music from Last Left, and shop 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.

Save money. Become a Utica Zoo Member and save money on signature events and admission

• General Admission: $35 in advance and $40 at the door.
• Designated Drivers: $20 in advance and at the door. Designated driver tickets do not get a wine glass and will not be served alcohol at the event.
• Utica Zoo Members: $30 in advance and $35 at the door. (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 discount.)

All ticket proceeds benefit the Utica Zoo.

If you would like to purchase tickets in person, locations where you can do so are as follows:

Utica Zoo Gift Shop (the only in-person location for member tickets)

Ilion Wine & Liquors

Bremer's Wine & Spirits

Liquor Loft

Seneca Wine & Liquors

Valley Wine and Liquor

Ann St. Liquors

Lichtman's Wine

City Liquors

Rock's Liquor

Blue Truck Wine & Liquor

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

Montezuma Hidden Distillery

Idol Ridge Winery

Ashley Lynn Winery

Thousand Islands Winery

Pail Shop Vineyards

Merritt Wine Estates

Lakeland Winery

Awestruck Cider

Saranac Brewing Company

Victorianbourg Winery

Stoneage Winery

Middleburgh Winery

Woodbury Vineyards

Last Left

The Grapevine

Scott's Tots

Big Papi's Coquito Iceys

Kookie's Q

Limited parking is available at the Utica Zoo with FREE overflow parking and shuttles at MVCC Payne Hall parking lot and the Parkway Rec Center. Shuttle buses will take you to and from the zoo 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.

Bank of Utica

First Source Federal Credit Union

Hummel's BME

PJ Green

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

Host or Publisher Utica Zoo