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Pumpkin SMASH (Sunday)

Sunday, November 8, 2026 at 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

1 Utica Zoo Way, Utica, NY 13501

Organized by Utica Zoo

Free with regular zoo admission

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Zookeepers give the animals pumpkin enrichment throughout the weekend. No registration required.

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