All of us here at the Utica Hampton Inn would like to extend a warm welcome to Porter the sea lion! Porter is the newest member of the Utica Zoo family. Traveling all the way from the Audubon Zoo in New Orleans, the 8-year-old, 414-pound California sea lion already was enjoying his new home Thursday afternoon.
Next time you are visiting Utica, staying at the Hampton Inn of coarse, make sure to stop at the Utica Zoo and say 'Hello' to Porter!