Bronx Zoo Family Programs

Bring the whole family to the Bronx Zoo! These fun educational experiences are for all ages. Together, you'll enjoy themed activities, explore an exhibit and meet a small ambassador animal up close.

SUNDAY, 9:00am - 10:30am

Sensory Sensitive Morning: Dinosaur Safari

In this sensory friendly program, enjoy engaging activities, explore the Dinosaur Safari before it opens to the public, and meet an animal visitor in a zoo classroom. Looking for more fun? Limited admission is included, so join us for a day at the Zoo after your program! Sensory bags are available for use.

DATE: 10/4

$45 non-member / $36 member

This program includes walking outside. All paths are wheelchair and stroller accessible. This program is designed for groups of families, and this is not a drop off children's program.

SUNDAY, 9:00am - 10:30am

Sensory Sensitive Morning: Spooktacular World of Darkness

In this sensory friendly nocturnal themed program, enjoy engaging activities, meet an animal ambassador in the classroom, and explore the World of Darkness! Costumes encouraged! Looking for more Halloween fun? Limited admission is included, so join us for a day of Boo at the Zoo after your program. Sensory bags are available for use.

DATE: 10/19

$45 non-member / $36 member

This program includes walking outside. All paths are wheelchair and stroller accessible. This program is designed for groups of families, and this is not a drop off children's program.

SATURDAY, 9:30am - 11:30am

Dark Side of the Zoo

Join us for a morning adventure to uncover the wild world of nocturnal animals! In this special family program, you will explore the new World of Darkness exhibit and discover the fascinating creatures only visible after nightfall. Through hand-on activities, up close animal encounters, and a guided tour, you'll discover the unique adaptations that help these animals navigate in the dark.

DATE: 10/25

$45 non-member / $36 member

This program includes walking outside. All paths are wheelchair and stroller accessible. This program is designed for groups of families, and this is not a drop off children's program.

SUNDAY, 9:00am - 10:30am

Bronx Zoo Morning: Budgies

Your morning just got wild with this special before-hours program! Your family will learn about budgies through fun and engaging activities. After an up-close animal encounter with a small animal ambassador, our educators will guide you to Budgie Landing to watch as our birds enjoy their exhibit and chat with a zookeeper that cares for them.

DATE: 11/16

$45 non-member / $36 member

This program includes walking outside. All paths are wheelchair and stroller accessible. This program is designed for groups of families, and this is not a drop off children's program.

SUNDAY, 9:00am - 10:30am

Sensory Sensitive Morning: Madagascar

In this sensory friendly program, enjoy engaging activities, explore the Madagascar exhibit before it opens to the public, and meet an animal visitor in a zoo classroom. Looking for more fun? Limited admission is included, so join us for a day at the Zoo after your program! Sensory bags are available for use.

DATE:12/21

$45 non-member / $36 member

This program includes walking outside. All paths are wheelchair and stroller accessible. This program is designed for groups of families, and this is not a drop off children's program.

SATURDAY, 9:00am - 10:30am

Bronx Zoo Morning: Toucans

Your morning just got wild with this special before-hours program! Your family will learn about toucans through fun and engaging activities. After an up-close animal encounter with a small animal ambassador, our educators will guide you to the World of Birds to watch as our toucans enjoy their exhibit and chat with a zookeeper that cares for them.

DATE: 2/28

$45 non-member / $36 member

This program includes walking outside. All paths are wheelchair and stroller accessible. This program is designed for groups of families, and this is not a drop off children's program.

SATURDAY, 9:00am - 10:30am

Bronx Zoo Morning: Snakes

Your morning just got wild with this special before-hours program! Your family will learn about snakes through fun and engaging activities. After an up-close animal encounter with a small animal ambassador, our educators will guide you to the World of Reptiles to watch as our snakes enjoy their exhibits and chat with a zookeeper that cares for them.

DATE: 3/28

$45 non-member / $36 member

This program includes walking outside. All paths are wheelchair and stroller accessible. This program is designed for groups of families, and this is not a drop off children's program.

SUNDAY, 9:00am - 10:30am

Sensory Sensitive Morning: Sea Birds

In this sensory friendly program, enjoy engaging activities, explore the Sea Bird Aviary before it opens to the public, and meet an animal visitor in a zoo classroom. Looking for more fun? Limited admission is included, so join us for a day at the Zoo after your program! Sensory bags are available for use.

DATE: 4/12

$45 non-member / $36 member

This program includes walking outside. All paths are wheelchair and stroller accessible. This program is designed for groups of families, and this is not a drop off children's program.

SUNDAY, 9:00am - 10:30am

Sensory Sensitive Morning: Children's Zoo

In this sensory friendly program, enjoy engaging activities, explore the Children's Zoo before it opens to the public, and meet an animal visitor in a zoo classroom. Looking for more fun? Limited admission is included, so join us for a day at the Zoo after your program! Sensory bags are available for use.

DATE: 4/26

$45 non-member / $36 member

This program includes walking outside. All paths are wheelchair and stroller accessible. This program is designed for groups of families, and this is not a drop off children's program.

SUNDAY, 9:00am - 10:30am

Bronx Zoo Morning: Otters

Your morning just got wild with this special before-hours program! Your family will learn about otters through fun and engaging activities. After an up-close animal encounter with a small animal ambassador, our educators will guide you to the Children's Zoo to watch as our river otters enjoy their exhibit and chat with a zookeeper that cares for them.

DATE: 5/17

$45 non-member / $36 member

This program includes walking outside. All paths are wheelchair and stroller accessible. This program is designed for groups of families, and this is not a drop off children's program.

SELECT SUNDAYS, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Family Nature Club

There is wildlife all around us, even in NYC! Join the Family Nature Club for FREE sessions that will connect your family to the local environment through unstructured free-play, exploration, and investigation. Sign up here for our Nature Club mailing list and you and your family will be sent invitations to attend Nature Club sessions throughout the year.

DATES: 10/5,11/2, 12/7, 1/4, 2/1, 3/1, 5/3, 6/7

This program includes walking outside. All paths are wheelchair and stroller accessible. This program is designed for groups of families, and this is not a drop off children's program.


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Our office is open Monday through Friday from 9:30 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. If you have any questions, please call 800-433-4149 (press 1, then 2 when prompted) or email bzeducation@wcs.org.

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