New York Energy Zone to Host Annual Wildlife Festival on September 14

New York Energy Zone to Host Annual Wildlife Festival on September 14

For Immediate Release:09/06/24

Contact: Joe Caruso | [email protected] | (315) 520-0364

New York Energy Zone to Host Annual Wildlife Festival on September 14

UTICA-The New York Power Authority (NYPA) will hold its annual Wildlife Festival at the John S. Dyson New York Energy Zone and neighboring Utica Zoo on Saturday, September 14, between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. The free community event comprised of family-friendly activities will also include admission to the Utica Zoo. Shuttle service to the Energy Zone and the Utica Zoo for the event will be available from the Parkway Recreation Center and Mohawk Valley Community College.

The Wildlife Festival will feature various activities and attractions including face painting, arts and crafts, a photo booth, balloon animals, bounce houses, and live entertainment. Guests are asked to refrain from bringing balloons from the Energy Zone to the Utica Zoo to avoid frightening the animals.

Additionally, NYPA will exhibit electric vehicles (EV) from its fleet and will offer learning sessions on topics related to EV travel and charging. Space for the learning session is limited, so guests are required to register ahead of time.

The New York Energy Zone is a fully immersive and hands-on science center designed for visitors of all ages, guiding guests on a powerful journey through the past, present, and future of electricity. Visits to the 15,000 square-foot facility kickoff with an eye-popping 3-D movie-directed by legendary filmmaker Douglas Trumbull-about famed inventor Nikola Tesla and his contributions to modern electricity systems. This sets the stage for more than 40 interactive displays and games that include flying a drone, checking transmission lines, operating a power plant, and building a tabletop microgrid.

For more information about the New York Energy Zone, visit nypa.gov/nyenergyzone.

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