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 and meet a small ambassador animal up close.
Sensory Sensitive Mornings: Spooktacular Butterfly Garden
In this sensory friendly Halloween themed program, enjoy some spooky playtime, meet some animal visitors in the classroom, and get an up close view of the critters in the Butterfly Garden! Costumes encouraged! Looking for more spooktacular 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. This program includes walking outside. All paths are wheelchair and stroller accessible.
Ages: All ages
| Price: | $36 members $45 regular |
| Dates: | Sunday, 10/13 Sunday, 10/20 |
| Time: | 9:00am - 10:30am |
Mythical Monsters
In this Halloween themed program, you will learn about spooky mythical monsters and the animals that inspired their lore. Meet some creepy crawly animals and show off your costumes! Looking for more spooktacular fun? Limited admission is included, so join us for a day of Boo at the Zoo before your program or add on the Pumpkin Nights walk to enjoy right after the program.
This program includes walking outside. All paths are wheelchair and stroller accessible.
Ages: All ages, recommended for 3+
| Price: | $36 members $45 regular |
| Dates: | Saturday, 10/19 |
| Time: | 4:30pm - 6:00pm |
Mythical Monsters
In this Halloween themed program, you will learn about spooky mythical monsters and the animals that inspired their lore. Meet some creepy crawly animals and show off your costumes! Looking for more spooktacular fun? Limited admission is included, so join us for a day of Boo at the Zoo before your program.
This program includes walking outside. All paths are wheelchair and stroller accessible.
Ages: All ages, recommended for 3+
| Price: | $36 members $45 regular |
| Dates: | Saturday, 10/26 |
| Time: | 1:00pm - 2:30pm |
Mythical Monsters
In this Halloween themed program, you will learn about spooky mythical monsters and the animals that inspired their lore. Meet some creepy crawly animals and show off your costumes! Looking for more spooktacular fun? Limited admission is included, so join us for a day of Boo at the Zoo before your program or add on the Pumpkin Nights walk to enjoy right after the program.
This program includes walking outside. All paths are wheelchair and stroller accessible.
Ages: All ages, recommended for 3+
| Price: | $36 members $45 regular |
| Dates: | Saturday, 10/26 |
| Time: | 4:30pm - 6:00pm |
Bronx Zoo Family Morning: Tigers
Your morning just got wild with this special before-hours program! Your family will learn about tigers through fun and engaging activities. After you meet an animal guest up close, our educators will guide you to the Tiger Mountain exhibit to watch as our tigers enjoy their exhibit and chat with a zookeeper that cares for them.
This program includes walking outside. All paths are wheelchair and stroller accessible.
Ages: All ages, recommended for 3+
| Price: | $36 members $45 regular |
| Dates: | Sunday, 11/17 |
| Time: | 9:00am - 10:30am |
Sensory Sensitive Mornings: Giraffes
In this sensory friendly program, get up close and personal with some animals that live in the savannah, explore the Carter Giraffe House before it opens to the public, and meet some animal visitors 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. This program includes walking outside. All paths are wheelchair and stroller accessible.
Ages: All ages
| Price: | $36 members $45 regular |
| Dates: | Sunday, 12/15 |
| Time: | 9:00am - 10:30am |
Sensory Sensitive Mornings: Reptile House
In this sensory friendly program, get up close and personal with some scaly creatures, explore the Reptile House before it opens to the public, and meet some animal visitors 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. This program includes walking outside. All paths are wheelchair and stroller accessible.
Ages: All ages
| Price: | $36 members $45 regular |
| Dates: | Sunday, 1/19 |
| Time: | 9:00am - 10:30am |
Bronx Zoo Family Morning: Tapirs
Your morning just got wild with this special before-hours program! Your family will learn about tapirs through fun and engaging activities. After you meet an animal guest up close, our educators will guide you to the Jungle World exhibit to watch as our tapirs enjoy their exhibit and chat with a zookeeper that cares for them.
This program includes walking outside. All paths are wheelchair and stroller accessible.
Ages: All ages, recommended for 3+
| Price: | $36 members $45 regular |
| Dates: | Sunday, 2/16 |
| Time: | 9:00am - 10:30am |
Bronx Zoo Family Morning: Penguins
Your morning just got wild with this special before-hours program! Your family will learn about penguins through fun and engaging activities. After you meet an animal guest up close, our educators will guide you to the Sea Bird Colony exhibit to watch as our penguins enjoy their exhibit and chat with a zookeeper that cares for them.
This program includes walking outside. All paths are wheelchair and stroller accessible.
Ages: All ages, recommended for 3+
| Price: | $36 members $45 regular |
| Dates: | Sunday, 3/9 |
| Time: | 9:00am - 10:30am |
Sensory Sensitive Mornings: Children's Zoo
In this sensory friendly program, get up close and personal with farm animals in the Barnyard, explore the Children's Zoo before it opens to the public, and meet some animal visitors in a zoo classroom. Looking for more fun? Limited admission is included, so join us for a day at the Bronx Zoo after your program!
Sensory bags are available for use. This program includes walking outside. All paths are wheelchair and stroller accessible.
Ages: All ages
| Price: | $36 members $45 regular |
| Dates: | Sunday, 4/27 |
| Time: | 9:00am - 10:30am |
Bronx Zoo Family 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 you meet an animal guest up close, our educators will guide you to the new Budgie Landing exhibit to watch as our birds enjoy their exhibit and chat with a zookeeper that cares for them.
This program includes walking outside. All paths are wheelchair and stroller accessible.
Ages: All ages, recommended for 3+
| Price: | $36 members $45 regular |
| Dates: | Sunday, 5/18 |
| Time: | 9:00am - 10:30am |
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.
Ages: All Ages
| Dates: | Sundays: 10/06, 11/03, 12/08, 01/05, 02/02, 03/02, 04/06, 05/04 |
| Time: | 10:00am - 12:00pm |
Join the club! Sign up for our Family Nature Club mailing list and receive access to register for sessions throughout the year. Availability is limited, so book soon!
