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: 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. Prices are per person, each individual attending needs their own ticket.

Ages: All ages

Price: $36 members
$45 regular
Dates: Sunday, 12/15
Time: 9:00am - 10:30am

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Photo Credit: Julie Larsen

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. Prices are per person, each individual attending needs their own ticket.

Ages: All ages

Price: $36 members
$45 regular
Dates: Sunday, 1/19
Time: 9:00am - 10:30am

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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. Prices are per person, each individual attending needs their own ticket.

Ages: All ages, recommended for 3+

Price: $36 members
$45 regular
Dates: Sunday, 2/16
Time: 9:00am - 10:30am

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Photo Credit: Julie Larsen
Photo Credit: G Harris

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. Prices are per person, each individual attending needs their own ticket.

Ages: All ages, recommended for 3+

Price: $36 members
$45 regular
Dates: Sunday, 3/9
Time: 9:00am - 10:30am

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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. Prices are per person, each individual attending needs their own ticket.

Ages: All ages

Price: $36 members
$45 regular
Dates: Sunday, 4/27
Time: 9:00am - 10:30am

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Photo Credit: Julie Larsen

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. Prices are per person, each individual attending needs their own ticket.

Ages: All ages, recommended for 3+

Price: $36 members
$45 regular
Dates: Sunday, 5/18
Time: 9:00am - 10:30am

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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!

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Please visit the Bronx Zoo Know Before You Go page to review park policies related to COVID-19.



Our office is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

If you have any questions, please call 800-433-4149 or email bzeducation@wcs.org.


Please visit the Bronx Zoo Know Before You Go page to review park policies related to COVID-19.


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