UTICA - The sights and sounds are very different on a summer night at the Utica Zoo.

Every Friday until Aug. 26, the full zoo will be open through 7 p.m. with live musical entertainment at the Rotary Pavilion and a full menu of food and beverages including beer and wine at Polly’s by KookiesQ at the Zoo.

The fee is the same as regular admission and members can utilize their free benefit.

The gift shop will also be open, but due to construction it is located in the Wildlife Hall Auditorium for 2022.

Sunset Sips is sponsored by Century21 One Realty and the live performance and entertainment schedule is:
• July 22 - Zz Entertainment
• July 29 - Vinyl Logic
• Aug. 5 - Trivia Night with Tim Goldman
• Aug. 12 - Spencer Morgan Music
• Aug. 19 - Big Tasty and the Sass
• Aug. 26 - Isaac French

For more information about the Utica Zoo and special offerings for 2022, follow all social media sites and visit www.uticazoo.org.