Activities
At the heart of the park, bark hello to the sea lions, tour Zoo Center, and take a trip back in time to the Zoo’s earliest days. Built at the turn of the 20th century, Astor Court’s Beaux-Arts buildings are New York City landmarks.
Saddle up and hop on a hump! Experience a very unique form of New York City transit when you ride a camel around Wild Asia Plaza. Ride can accommodate up to three children, or one adult.
Wish you were colorful as a checkerspot butterfly or striped like a tiger? Get your face painted as your favorite animal by our talented makeup artists. Or get a temporary airbrush tattoo featuring one of the Zoo’s famous faces.
The Wildlife Theater Players perform a variety of shows including The Adventures of Captain Cocoa, The Great Migration Adventure, and Barnyard Babble at the Children's Zoo on Tuesdays and daily at Wild Asia Plaza. Skits combine conservation and nature lessons with talking puppets and catchy tunes that are fun for all ages.